Put some muscle into building a fitness career

Pursuing a career as a personal trainer can be a rewarding way to help others achieve their health goals. Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies walks you through getting certified, establishing a clientele, and taking your training skills to the next level. You’ll become everyone’s favorite trainer, starting with the initial consult. This guide gives you the latest on how to get certified, program design basics, and popular workouts like HIIT and TRX. Plus, you’ll learn how to master social media as you build your own business. Succeed in the fitness industry with Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies.

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• Exploring a career in fitness
• Starting a training business
• Attracting paying clients
• Planning training programs
• Growing your business and hiring additional trainers
• Using technology tools and resources

Strongarm your way into the fitness industry

Interested in becoming a personal trainer? Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies is, obviously, the book you need. Even if you know nothing about this career path and industry, this book will guide you through the basics and take you all the way through certification and getting your first job. We’re here to enlighten you on what’s involved in a personal training career and teach you everything you need to know to become certified. This updated edition covers current information on topics like social media, wearable technology, outdoor and virtual training, and newer workouts like CrossFit, Active Aging, and more.

• Learn what it’s like to be a personal trainer and discover if this career is for you
• Distinguish the different types of personal training
• Get the latest on wearable technology and other tricks of the trade
• Know what to expect when getting your certification and searching for jobs or clients

Authored by a longtime fit pro who knows personal training inside and out, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies shares expert insights in a fun, digestible way.