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How to Train Clients With Knee Injuries
Training someone with knee injuries requires a comprehensive assessment to determine the mechanism of injury and contraindicated exercises. Most clients with knee injuries experience pain on the anterior (front) side...
Fitness Business Association Review (2021)
The Fitness Business Association supports fitness business owners and professionals with education, business templates, and expos from vendors and suppliers The Fitness Business Association was previously known as the...
What percentage of gym memberships go unused?
Up to 67 percent of gym memberships go completely unused. Many gyms build their business model on the bet that most people will stay home. To help increase member retention, make your gym a place of community and...
How To Train Older Clients
When learning how to train older clients, you'll need to find modifications to common exercises that could create too much stress on bones or joints. Older adults can have drastically different abilities which can be...
What age group uses the gym the most?
Millennials have the most gym memberships, but Baby Boomers go to the gym most often. The various generations all have different activity preferences when it comes to exercise. There are pros and cons to focusing on...
How to Find Used Commercial Gym Equipment for Sale (Local, Nationwide)
The easiest way to find used commercial gym equipment on a national scale is by turning to the internet. Buying used commercial gym equipment locally may take a little more creativity. Remember the phrase "buyer...
What is the best business structure for a gym? (LLC vs. C-Corp vs. S-Corp)
C-corps are complicated to set up and maintain, and they are generally meant for large companies. Before being granted an S-corp status, a business must meet a laundry list of IRS requirements. LLCs are a way for...
What is the Online Trainer Academy certification?
The Online Trainers Academy certification is one option for online personal training. The cost of the OTA program and certification is $799 and includes study resources and one exam attempt. Online Trainers Academy...
Is joining a fitness association worth the cost?
Fitness associations evolved to fill the need for standardization and professionalism in the fitness industry. Membership typically gains you access to services offered by the fitness organization, while certification...