Professional Fitness

Achieving an accredited certification in the health and fitness industry is a big deal; one that deserves fanfare and ample celebration. However, the achievement of the certification is the starting point — not the ending point. Therefore, continuing education is one of the most critical elements to not only maintain…

The fitness industry is dynamic and ever-growing and full of different types of fitness professionals — all of whom have a unique perspective and philosophy when it comes to the art and science of personal training and coaching clients. Although each fitness professional has their own set of specific experiences…

All professionals must build and maintain their credibility in their respective industry. This is true for novice and well-practiced individuals. In the health and fitness industry, this can be both challenging and intimidating. Unfortunately, this industry isn’t regulated by a nation-wide law or resolution that requires that health and fitness…

Should personal trainers charge for initial fitness consultations? This is a question many fitness professionals and gym owners might contemplate as they build their businesses and consumer base. I wish there was a simple “black and white” answer that every trainer could apply but few things are ever that simple…

The New Normal Doesn’t Need to Include the Old Normal There’s a reason that Time magazine has an issue out on anxiety. I look at my life prior to the pandemic shutdown and it pains me to look back at what I was like. A fitness professional. Talking the talk…

Our current crisis will change the world forever. However, that awareness puts us in the unique position to actually do something about what comes next. If you work for a corporation, you were likely introduced at your hiring to your company’s code of ethics, and/or their core principles, and/or their…

A TEACHER & A TRAINER WALKED INTO MY LIFE Last winter I spent my time at Elite Custom Fitness observing the work trainer/owner Tim Merolillo was doing with a few of his clients as they prepared for a power lifting competition in the spring. …