The Complete Guide to Personal Training

A revised and updated third edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises. This book is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who deliver exercise programmes to clients, with an in-depth look into the role of the trainer in relation to codes of conduct and client care. It contains practical tips and advice for designing a range of exercises following strict health and safety guidelines, and focuses on the best ways to sustain a financially successful business and stand out from the crowd. New for this third edition are updated government guidelines, statistics and science findings, brand-new illustrated stretches and exercises, advice on training at home or outdoors and a spotlight on client well-being. It includes: - Planning, delivering and managing exercise programmes - Adapting exercises for disabled or vulnerable clients - National guidelines for nutrition and weight - Health and safety regulations for customers, colleagues and trainers - Market research techniques to stand out - Financial management for self-employed and employed trainers This is essential reading for personal trainers and for those teaching or studying for qualifications in this area.