Your brilliant program doesn’t stand a chance against the realities of a crowded gym. Here’s how you can change things up without compromising your client’s results.

It was going to be the most innovative and sophisticated gym ever built. A shady contractor and a nervous investor crashed it. There are lessons for all of us in the messy aftermath and inspiring recovery.

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.

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).

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.

Hosting charity events is the ultimate example of doing well by doing good—as long as you also do it right. Read this if you want to raise money for important causes, bring new prospects to your gym and retain your current members.

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).

They’re affluent. They’re eager to get started. And they can be the most loyal clients you’ll ever have. But they also have unique challenges, and present unique risks, that you need to understand before you start working with them.

Sensationalized and flat-out false fitness and nutrition information are rampant in this industry. All serious professionals must watch this to identify BS when they see it and call it like it is.

Named the top fitness pro in Washington, DC, Daniel shares his three favorite tools, how he effectively screens clients, and why he gets up at 5 a.m.