Questions & Answers by Paul Daniels, PhD

how to strengthen the scapula

5 Answers | Asked by Briget Borges 845 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 845 days ago

The scapula is a bone. I'm assuming you mean how to strengthen the muscles that attach to the scapula. I su... read more

Has anyone run into age discrimination while trying to get started as a personal trainer?

5 Answers | Asked by Brett Reatherford 846 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 846 days ago

Brett, I've been in this industry a long time, I'm in my 50's, and have never come across age discrimination. If a... read more

Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip and osteoporosis

5 Answers | Asked by Arlene Cherry-Medicoff 859 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 858 days ago

I'd have to disagree with the previous advice. I specialize in working with patients with osteoporosis and have physicia... read more

Is the health science Insitute (HSI) a reliable source of information though their books and supplements?

1 Answer | Asked by William McCallum 862 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 861 days ago

I can't speak to your question directly. But after looking at several reviews online for HSI I'd stay away from them. Th... read more

How to fit with diabetics?

Diabetes Fitness Facilities

5 Answers | Asked by Manik Hossain 870 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 868 days ago

My first question is whether the diabetes is Type I or II. Type II is generally an insulin resistance issue which can be... read more

When a client pays for personal training, should you give an expiration date for the sessions? How long would you give?

6 Answers | Asked by Joan Thompson 868 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 868 days ago

I don't have an expiration date, but 6 months to a year is not unreasonable. I even allow my clients to gift their remai... read more

boutique studios

3 Answers | Asked by Ruth Schrader-Grace 901 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 900 days ago

Typically, when you run semi-private classes the class is listed at a specific price, not a per person rate. It helps av... read more

How or Where do I find quality Group Fitness instructors to hire

4 Answers | Asked by Christina Cotsiopoulos 911 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 910 days ago

Here are a few options. If you have a college near you tap into some of the instructors that currently teach class... read more

How do you structure trainer and group instructor pay at your facility?

Fitness Management

3 Answers | Asked by Nicole Barr 928 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 926 days ago

I base my pay on educational level and how valuable the trainer is to my business (i.e. does that trainer bring in reven... read more

I have a 32 Yr. Old female who has been diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve disease with mild regurgitation.

3 Answers | Asked by Laura Partridge 985 days ago

Answered by Paul Daniels, PhD 983 days ago

Typically mitral valve prolapse comes with no restrictions. But in this case, especially with an aortic aneurysm, she's ... read more