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How to Pick a Personal Trainer Certification: Your Top 3 Choices, and What Clients Really Care About

Don’t make the mistake of getting certified as a personal trainer by the wrong organization. Not all certifications are made equal. Here are the top three choices in U.S., plus which one to choose based on your budget, the type of client you want to coach, and more.

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4 Ways This Nutritionist Turned Her New Fitness Business into a Raging Success

Most new businesses fail in their first year. These are four business secrets to not just surviving, but actually turning a profit in your first 12 months of running a fitness business.

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The Big List of 101 Things Successful Trainers Need to Know

Want to be successful? Every smart fitness coach knows these 101 personal training secrets. Don’t skip #28 on this big list. It could get you fired!

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Forget Everything You Know About Customer Service, Says Veteran Gym Owner

After 10+ years as a customer service expert, this successful gym owner explains why everything you know about customer service is WRONG. Here's what's he thinks is right.

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3 Lessons Fit Pros Can Learn From Dr. Oz and Food Babe to Gain a Following

Millions of followers hang onto every word Dr. Oz and Food Babe say. Perhaps there's something to their techniques that we can take away from.

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How to Do Video Calls with Personal Training Clients in 2023

If you feel out of touch while you're training clients online, try using video technology to keep things personal.

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3 Habits of a Successful Online Fitness Coach

Training clients as an online fitness coach is different from training them in-person. Fortunately, there are a few common habits you can learn from many successful coaches.

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The Problems With Personal Training (and a Solution)

There’s a simple solution to many of the frustrations we and our clients face with personal training. Let us tell you what it is.

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10 Crucial Lessons I've Learned as an Online Personal Trainer

Moving your fitness coaching services online can help you maximize your time and income. These 10 key insights will help you make the jump.

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4 Skills You Can't Learn From Personal Trainer Certifications (But Should Know)

You're more than just a rep counter that's hired to destroy fat and build muscle.

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