Share/Bookmark Body + Soul Fitness is a boutique gym located in Toronto Canada who specializes in high end training.  they are looking to hire on two trainers to meet the demand of their clientele.  A major requirement is that the applicant must be passionate about continuing education so please mention that you were referred by the PTDC in your email…

Rick Kaselj (the creator or Muscle Imbalances Revealed – Upper Body) tells us why personal trainers cannot afford to have their clients injured.

Finishing up out series on trainer burnout is an article from a reader, Darrel Mancini, detailing his experience burning out. It led him to take on a management position before he was ready only to also leave that job and have to build his clientele and reputation back up again.

Sometimes working more hours makes you less money. Jon overviews the Block System and how he more than doubled his salary working 480less hrs a year.

Personal Trainer burn out is all too common. Michael Torres gives some great take home points about how to manage your schedule so as to avoid burning out.

Neghar Fonooni makes a strong case for all females to train hard and gives personal trainers the tools to empower women.

Share/Bookmark I had the opportunity this past week to spend some time in sunny California.  One of the highlights was Muscle Beach in Venice.  For anybody who has never been my advice is to BOOK YOUR TICKET IMMEDIATELY.  I was fortunate enough to have a fantastic workout on the beach and learnt some great new gymnastic moves from some of the freakishly…

The Quiet Assassin gives you no feedback at any point but works their butt off. Here’s how a personal trainer should deal with this client.

Share/Bookmark This September 23rd-25th join award winning Personal Trainer and Educator, Bill Sonnemaker, MS, and the Catalyst Fitness Team in Atlanta, GA for a fun-filled learning experience that is guaranteed to take your knowledge, skills, and abilities to the next level. Topics include: [check_list] Redefining Functional Anatomy Through Myofascial Lines Static and Dynamic Postural Screens Nomenclature to Increase Your Exercise…

Nick Tumminello gives a step by step process to analyze training information. A must read for any aspiring fitness professional.