The Business of Personal Training (Paperback)

by Scott O. Roberts (Author, Editor) "As stated in the preface, the purpose of this book is to provide essential information about the profession of personal training..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
""""A brilliant introduction to an exceptionally important and fast-growing component of the club business. Though it focuses on fundamentals, it deserves to be an essential component of every club's staff-learning library. The legal, psychological, and medical implications of personal training, as presented in this short, well-organized, and readable text, are exceptionally important and valuable. Scott Roberts is to be congratulated. He has grounded the 'business' of personal training on sure and solid footings."""
John McCarthy
Executive Director, International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association

"""Provides a broad overview for the beginning personal trainer and touches on aspects of the business that even experienced trainers will find valuable."""
Richard T. Cotton, MA
Editor in Chief, American Council on Exercise"

Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873226054
• ISBN-13: 978-0873226059
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #808,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Business Of Personal Training, April 12, 2000

By	"hardbodymi" (Grand Rapids, Michigan) - See all my reviews

I just recieved my copy of "The Business Of Personal Training". I was recently certified by ACE to be a personal trainer and was interested in gathering more knowledge on how to get my business started.

This book was VERY HELPFUL! It explained how to establish client policies up front, so there are no misunderstandings down the road; it explained how to best handle clients with special needs; it offered a lot of insight into client/trainer relationships and how to best communicate and listen.

A lot of the book elaborated on what I already knew. So it was redundant for me, but still helpful. This book is perfect for someone studying to be a personal trainer or maybe just considering it as a career.

The best chapter, for me, was Marketing & Managing your business. It offered suggestions on how to "sell yourself" to perspective clients. How to price yourself, etc.

Overall, I found the book a useful tool and rated it 4 out of 5.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Business of Personal Training, May 26, 2009

By	Alphonso White (New York NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good reference for new and established personal trainers. Although photos give the book a dated feel the information is timeless and essential. Practical information about the business of personal training. I recommend to newbies and pros.