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19 Answers | Asked by Natalie Smith 1815 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 1814 days ago
Here is my point, the client still is at an unfair advantage. The trainer's body size, bone density, metabolism and mor... read more

Is personal training your secondary career?

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13 Answers | Asked by Alejandra Wile 2212 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 2210 days ago
I think the majority of people who are IDEA Members and FitnessConnect have chosen the fitness, wellness and health not ... read more

What is the most cost effective, light-weight device I can use as an unstable surface to train older adults in their homes?

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14 Answers | Asked by Robin Marshall 2842 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 2838 days ago
My first thought was Airex, the same what Karen said...good call Karen read more

What is current workout goal?

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12 Answers | Asked by Christy Nelson 3153 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 2838 days ago
Age gracefully, at 50 years old that is the plan. read more

Do you have problems with group fitness instructors playing their music too loud or screaming into their microphones?

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14 Answers | Asked by Calvin Yeong 2966 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 2964 days ago
All good responses, but I believe there is a general lack of gym and professional etiquette these days, among trainers o... read more

Question for Club Owners or Managers with multiple trainers...

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12 Answers | Asked by Thea Jorgensen 3080 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 3079 days ago
This is rampant throughout most clubs, all have made great points on this. What you do is continue to interact with cli... read more

Currently studying for my CPT and would like to hear from trainers: How do you personally deal with burnout?

Career Exam Prep
8 Answers | Asked by Fenlynn Valaes 3081 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 3079 days ago
Balance, sometimes I get up and realize it is just Tuesday and look at the day ahead, there have been times when I wake ... read more

What are your thoughts on the role of recovery and sleep in exercise & life!?!?

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8 Answers | Asked by Beverly Hosford 3080 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 3079 days ago
I totally agree with Robert, rest is important even if you are not involved in physical activity. Your body needs to re... read more

Skype Personal Training

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9 Answers | Asked by Curtis Cornett 3081 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 3080 days ago
I have not taken it to that level, I agree face to face is best, you may have a fitness conference call or such to motiv... read more

What is the best training method to use for weight loss training?

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15 Answers | Asked by Rita Wario 3098 days ago
Answered by Kurt Gillon 3095 days ago
Above posts are accurate, depends on client, but mostly using your training knowledge to make a proper diagnosis and dec... read more
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