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Marlan Eller

BROOKLET, GA 30415
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With so few people wanting to compete as bodybuilders why do so many people train like them?

Bodybuilding
20 Answers | Asked by Spencer Aiken 634 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 634 days ago
Most people only TRY to train like bodybuilders. I see guys, specifically, come into the gym and they have 3 things on t... read more

Naming my fitness studio can I use a name already taken in the state but not near me?

Legal IssuesClub or Studio OwnerBusiness
8 Answers | Asked by Alisa Mallinger 636 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 636 days ago
I suggest you find an attorney in your state who deals specifically with these matters, or just go up to your local city... read more

What is your favorite exercise?

Exercises
10 Answers | Asked by Dana Connelly 637 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 636 days ago
I'm a big fan of a good old-fashioned squat (either weighted or not weighted). If done correctly, I think it's hard to f... read more

How long do you have your clients keep a food log?

Nutrition Personal Training
10 Answers | Asked by Jocelyn Martin 670 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 639 days ago
That definitely depends on the goals of the client. As has been stated here, if weight loss is a goal, I definitely prov... read more

What software/apps do you use to create, log and share your clients routines?

Fitness AppsMobile appssoftware
5 Answers | Asked by Gus Aguirre 641 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 639 days ago
I don't get too technical for most of my clients, but the presentation format (what I give the client) will vary dependi... read more

How does one become a group fitness instructor and what kind of cost is involved? I do not have any training.

Group FitnessFitness InstructorCareer
12 Answers | Asked by Shannon McFedries 640 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 639 days ago
As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, I can attest to the quality of ACE certified classes. The instructors are held to ... read more

Is there a difference between a personal trainer and a health fitness specialist?

Personal Training: Ethics/Scope of PracticePersonal TrainingExercise PhysiologyClinical Exercise Physiologist
13 Answers | Asked by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 694 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 639 days ago
At a local gym in my town, a personal trainer who has multiple certifications, like CPT and Group Fitness Instructor for... read more

Scope of Practice - Respondeat Superior

Legal IssuesInsurancePersonal Training: Ethics/Scope of Practice
5 Answers | Asked by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 653 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 648 days ago
Joanne, Yes, a very long comment, but I hope it's worth the read. =) Having a BS in Justice St... read more

Jacobs ladder

Exercises
10 Answers | Asked by Shane Fennelly 651 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 649 days ago
This is the first time I've seen something like this. They claim it takes strain off of the lower back, which I buy, but... read more

Should you ever take more rest and recovery than one day off a week?

Workout RoutineRecovery
12 Answers | Asked by Debbie Russell 652 days ago
Answered by Marlan Eller 651 days ago
Absolutely! I explain overtraining to my clients like this: Imagine a bucket with a hole in the bottom. Think of exercis... read more
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CLIENT WHO HAS LOST OVER 10 INCHES, BUT NOT ONE POUND!

These are great answers. I can see why you didn't take a body fat measurement to begin with, however, this is an importa... read more

Tell me a time where you had a client that was upset, but during a session your client went a full 180? (good way)

I had a client just recently who came in feeling down in the dumps because of her job. Work had stressed her out that da... read more

Is resistance training a matter of being gifted or having good genes?

The general consensus takes the cake here! Of course resistance training has nothing to do with genes or gender. Recover... read more

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Marlan's Recent Blog Posts

When All Else Fails (A Success Story)/Mixing Personal and Professional Responsibilities

posted on September 27, 2011

Diet Crutches: What Works, What Doesn't (Yahoo)

posted on August 28, 2011

Carbohydrates in Your Diet

posted on August 24, 2011
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