Roy Fitness

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 [...]