Roy Fitness

First off, I understand that in today’s faltering economy and with folks losing their retirement money, personal training is not on the top of most peoples to-do list. With that said, I believe that if you are serious about making a commitment to changing your lifestyle and becoming a healthier person, then you might see [...]

Your metabolism, the rate at which your body burns calories, is influenced by many factors. Your genetic makeup, sex, bodyfat composition, and age all play a role in how effective your body burns calories. As it has been widely publicized, the case for breaking up your meals into smaller portions to combat overeating and weight [...]

If you are currently working with a personal trainer or are considering it, not only should you verify his/her credentials as far as educational background and certification, but also find out if they carry liability insurance. If you are training at a health facility, their trainers are covered under their policy. However, if you hire [...]

My job function comprises the following: Screen potential clients for exercise program readiness Perform fitness assesments to determine current fitness level Help clients set realistic goals and provide motivation Develop an exercise program based on progression and client’s goals Demonstrate correct exercise technique and form Supervise exercise sessions Maintain client records A good trainer will [...]

The personal training industry is currently experiencing explosive growth, with an approximate 20,000 trainers in the United States and an expected growth rate of 27% from 2006-2016. See http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos296.htm. This is going to create not only a massive inflow of good, quality trainers, but also poorly educated and unprepared trainers. How will you really know [...]