Questions & Answers by Joe Ingram Jr.

When do you work out? Do you ever exercise with clients? If so, how does this affect your own workout schedule?

19 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 3642 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2466 days ago

Hi Sandy, I work out before training clients (I tried working out after training them but it wasn't as fulfilling ... read more

Are certified Personal Trainers allowed to massage or perform hands on soft tissue work on clients?

Personal Trainer Massage Therapy Legal Issues

13 Answers | Asked by Sean Weigner 3144 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2467 days ago

Hi Sean, Personal trainers cannot perform massage or soft tissue work-this goes outside their 'scope of pra... read more

What are the top five lessons you've learned as a personal trainer?

Personal Training Personal Trainer Career

37 Answers | Asked by Laura Myers 3594 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2467 days ago

5 Things I learned as a personal trainer by Joe 1) Learning is a continuous process that stops when y... read more

Can a personal trainer manually stretch a client?

Client Advice Stretching Personal Training

9 Answers | Asked by Charles Curtis 2515 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2467 days ago

Hi Charles, Yes a personal trainer can stretch a client. The question is: should a personal tr... read more

Do You Consider BODYBUILDING As A Sport?

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22 Answers | Asked by Michael Saiz 3338 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2467 days ago

Hi Michael, Bodybuilding can be a sport. Bodybuilders are judged on their appearance but...they train. ... read more

Now that I have paid for a personal training membership. Does that mean I have insurance?

Insurance Personal Training IDEA

4 Answers | Asked by Al Green 3075 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2467 days ago

Hi Al , Unfortunately (as Karin and LaRue mentioned) membership does not automatically provide insurance. ... read more

What is the Personal Trainer doing when a client is walking on a treadmill for 30 minutes?

Personal Training Client Advice

13 Answers | Asked by Tanya Sutton 2579 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2467 days ago

Hi Tanya, Based on the two choices I suggest that the client should be monitored on the side. It is n... read more

If you are training in outdoor areas are you required to have your own AED?

safety Legal Issues Outdoor Fitness

4 Answers | Asked by Tanya Sutton 2601 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2471 days ago

Question # 6 Hi Tayna, No law says you must provide YOUR OWN AED but you should have a way to ... read more

Does is make sense for someone over 50 to become a personal trainer?

Personal Training Certifications

28 Answers | Asked by Cindy Baird 3019 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2471 days ago

Hi Cindy, Does it make sense? Yes it does!! There are many 'Baby Boomers' who want to remain ... read more

What resource (book, audio, DVD, seminar) would you recommend?

Personal Training Business: Personal Training Book DVD seminars IDEA Conferences

10 Answers | Asked by John Watkis 2969 days ago

Answered by Joe Ingram Jr. 2471 days ago

Book: Athletic Bodies in Balance Gray Cook -provides great ideas and is the perfect read before you open Cook's Movement... read more