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“It Tastes Awful. And It Works.”

What can you learn about marketing from a 20th-century campaign to sell cough medicine? That it pays to sell pain.

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Why Writing About Fitness Made Me Want to Become a Trainer

Many fitness pros want to share their knowledge by writing. Here’s what happened when a fitness writer decided to use her knowledge by training.

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Is “Saying No” Really the Difference Between Successful and Very Successful Fitness Pros?

Is Warren Buffett’s “say no to almost everything” good advice? For whom? When? Here’s how to decide.

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A Letter to My Younger Self: Five Lessons from 10 Years of Personal Training

How do you handle a toxic client? Avoid burnout? Get the right kind of attention? After 17,000 coaching hours, here’s what one trainer wishes he could’ve known when he started out.

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Three Mistakes that Could Cost You $100,000 and Sink Your New Gym

By ignoring three popular pieces of advice, a rookie gym owner can beat the odds and improve the bottom line.

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Do Trainers Need a College Degree to Be Successful?

College isn’t for everyone, but skipping college and going straight to training has its downsides. Read our deep dive into the pros and cons of formal education, and how to make the most out of whatever choice you make.

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Why You Should Have Dinner With Your Clients

Attending social events can deepen your bonds with clients, expand your range of prospects, and give you valuable info that makes you a better trainer (and perhaps a better person).

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What I Learned from 15,000 Training Sessions in a Commercial Gym

Working in a health club is often regarded as a dead end for ambitious trainers. But in the right circumstances, you can build a multifaceted career and develop an international following while working for someone else.

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How to Train the Modern Celebrity

Working with famous people can elevate your career and your income. But it’s harder than it looks. Here's how to get into the celebrities’ world (and why you may not want to bother).

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The Busy Trainer’s Guide to Staying in Shape

These 30-minute workouts will help you look like a trainer even when you don't have time to train like one

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