The Personal Trainer Business Handbook [Paperback]

Ed Gaut (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Pierpoint-Martin (May 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964094533
• ISBN-13: 978-0964094536
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #689,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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122 of 127 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I started with this book and now I own my own studio., March 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Personal Trainer Business Handbook (Paperback)

In the back of the book the author asks for everybody who followed his advise and were successful to write him a letter. Well I think this will do. I did not go to college and figued I'd be stuck doing something that wasn't me. The only thing I did enjoy was going to the gym and working out. I went to a seminar by Ed Gaut and was so inspired. He tells you why it is very easy to establish your self as the premier trainer in your area. I now make $35.00 per hour and work 4 hours a day. The book lists everything you need to do. The book reminds you that it is a business and you must run it as such. My favorite part of the book was the forms and cntracts. They give you medical history form, client-waiver, expense reports, and a bunch of stuff that actually would have cost me hundreds. I guess what I want to say is it's a great book and you almost think he gives away too much.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My OWN Business, February 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Personal Trainer Business Handbook (Paperback)

I started out doing some training while I was in college. It was sort of nice break from the old college classes and boring campus jobs. However, the more I trained, the more I liked it. It soon came to the point where I needed to either start a REAL business, or stop taking clients! I was getting too busy, and too overwhelmed with payments, and all those types of things.

I then came across the book that saved my life, and my business! Ed Gaut's, The Personal Trainer Business Handbook helped me to set up a business that can not fail! Each chapter helped me get one step closer to running a successful personal training business! Included in the chapters is how to get MORE clients, and how to get into gyms and health clubs. Important notes on advertising and publicity really helped me SAVE money rather than throw it away by advertising improperly.

I now own four studios, and manage over 45 personal trainers. Each of my trainers is required to read The Personal Trainer Business Handbook, and use the 30+ forms included in the book.

I really wish I could thank the author, Ed Gaut, for how successful he has helped me become. I owe it all to The Personal Trainer Business Handbook! THANKS

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but needs to be updated, January 27, 2005

By 

L. Wasserman "Personal Trainer" (Warren, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Personal Trainer Business Handbook (Paperback)

I am a "club personal trainer" for six years and bought this book to help me make the transition to "independent trainer". I found 90% of the information very helpful. My one criticism is that the book needs to be updated with current information regarding service fees (like accounting and postage), and more in-depth explanations for better use of technology, i.e. cell phones, computers and the internet. Still, the book is very good and the forms, letters, and flyers offer starting-point reference. Plus, how could you not like a guy like Ed Gaut? He's a passionate man that genuinely wants you to succeed. I would reccommend this book, especially if it is to be updated.