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Monday, May 14, 2012

Get To Work: How to Make Money with Your Group Fitness Instructor Certification

You’re a new group fitness instructor! … Now what? Taking the next step of finding a job in the fitness industry once you earn your certification can be overwhelming. Before you make any moves, the first step is really understanding what opportunities you have. Discover how teaching classes at multiple gyms and modality-specific clubs can affect your business.

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By Shannon Fable 0 Comments

Monday, May 07, 2012

3 Ways You Can Get Clients Walking the Walk

As a new fitness professional, you know that getting your clients to adopt a new habit of physical activity takes more than an assessment, a fitness program and your captivating smile. It requires an in-depth understanding and implementation of behavior change principles. Whether they want to increase physical activity, eat healthier or learn new ways to cope with stress, your clients’ long-term success depends in large part on you.

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By Beth Shepard 1 Comments

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Get To Work: How to Make Money with Your Personal Trainer Certification

So you’ve got your certification … now what?? Personal trainers have so many options to choose from when getting started in the fitness business. It’s important to have a broad view of what opportunities exist, the pros and cons of each and a clear picture of what position will best suit your talents, your passion and your expectations for the fitness industry.

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By Shannon Fable 0 Comments

Monday, April 23, 2012

What You Need To Know About Earning and Redeeming Continuing Education Credits

Continuing education is imperative for your growth and development as a fitness professional. Find out how to earn continuing education credits and redeem them for your recertification.

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By Todd Jones 1 Comments

Monday, April 16, 2012

Essential Elements of a Good Business Plan

They say failing to plan is planning to fail, which isn’t a great way to start your personal training career. Whether you’re looking to start or change careers, it’s important to have a strategy in place, even if it’s just a working document that outlines your business.

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By Brian Greenlee MBA 0 Comments

Monday, April 09, 2012

Can I take the ACE exam if I need special testing accommodations?

Are you eager to register for your certification exam, but are unsure if you may be eligible for special test accommodations? ACE’s Exam Registration Manager discusses what you need to know and how to go about ensuring you are properly registered for your desired testing date with the accommodations you may need.

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By Suzayn Chandler 1 Comments

Monday, April 02, 2012

Anatomy of Multiple-Choice Tests

Ever since Frederick J. Kelly, in 1914, at the University of Kansas, invented this approach, students have struggled with no real clue how to approach and analyze multiple-choice questions. Some people create so much stress and anxiety over these tests that they continually postpone taking it. To help you overcome anxiety and succeed, you simply need to understand the system behind multiple-choice tests.

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By Dr Michael Mantell 0 Comments

Monday, March 26, 2012

What Is Rapport and Why Is It So Important?

You’ve probably heard the word rapport before but maybe never thought much about its meaning and its importance. If you’re like me then you had heard the word, but never knew how to spell it properly. Read on to learn more about the significance of rapport — and its proper spelling.

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By Alex Link 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Tips on Successfully Making a Career Change Into Fitness

My own journey into the ranks of the fitness industry started at the age of 39 with a promise I made to myself to share the success I had battling type 2 diabetes. That success gave me the drive and a perspective I wanted to share with others. I transitioned from a 10-year run in the high-tech software industry to personal training in 2007. Here are lessons I learned and tips I share with many exam candidates who are also making a career change. 

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By Mike Davis 0 Comments

Monday, March 05, 2012

Three Tasks To Do BEFORE You Jump into the Fitness Profession

You may be excited about lacing up your sneakers and leaving that desk job behind, but before you jump into your fitness profession, be sure to complete these three tasks! Doing these items before you embark on your journey will help you become more successful.

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By Shannon Fable 1 Comments

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