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Joe Dowdell Got Screwed Out of Building the Gym of His Dreams. Here’s How He Recovered

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.

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Why You Can’t Train a New Mom Like Any Other Type of Client

New moms are often in a hurry to get their pre-pregnancy bodies back. But if they’re experiencing symptoms like incontinence, back pain, or a “poochy” stomach, they could have serious injuries that require a more cautious approach.

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Your Client Asks You a Crazy Question. How Do You Answer?

"How do you reduce gluten in a Snickers?" Every day, clients ask trainers questions that range from naïve to misguided to flat-out bonkers. Here’s how to respond in a way that engages clients without insulting them.

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How to Work Around Injuries in a Group Setting

When someone in your bootcamp or training group is limited by lower-back, shoulder, or knee pain, here are 15 creative ways to modify the program without compromising results.

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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 Charity Pays Off for Gym Owners

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.

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Nine Creative Exercise Tweaks to Keep Your Clients Engaged [VIDEOS]

You aren’t there to entertain clients. But sometimes you need new ways to solve old problems. These exercise variations freshen up your clients’ workouts while giving them a deeper mind-muscle connection.

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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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