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The Complete Book of Personal Training

The Complete Book of Personal TrainingAuthor: Douglas Brooks
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 reviews
Sales Rank: 391116

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 608
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.7

ISBN: 0736000135
Dewey Decimal Number: 338.7616137
EAN: 9780736000130
ASIN: 0736000135

Publication Date: December 22, 2003
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The Complete Book of Personal Training delivers exactly what the title promises and more, making it the most comprehensive and authoritative resource for you as a personal trainer, whether you are a newcomer to the field or have a well-established business.

The book is truly a complete resource. It’s full of information about working with clients and designing programs, and it’s also a practical guide to all aspects of the personal training business. The Complete Book of Personal Training will help you in the all aspects of your profession:

· Learn applicable information on fitness testing and assessment.
· Identify your clients’ goals and create fitness tests specifically for them.
· Properly train and help special populations.
· Understand the business side of personal training, including marketing yourself as a trainer, getting and retaining clients, and learning time management.
· Learn how to expand your business.

Noted author, educator, and personal trainer Douglas Brooks digs deep into the world of personal training, offering solutions to the challenges that trainers face in daily life and providing answers to many of the questions personal trainers ask throughout their careers. More than just a training manual, this text explores the best ways to run your business—from marketing and promotions to record keeping and retirement planning. The book includes a thorough index to help readers quickly locate any topic, and more than 100 photos accurately illustrate proper techniques for dozens of exercises.

The Complete Book of Personal Training contains something for every personal trainer. It’s the first reference of its kind to provide all the information you need to start, run, and grow a personal training business or career. The text is an essential tool to help you solve the daily organizational and business challenges of personal training.


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5 out of 5 stars Personal Training book review   January 9, 2010
Linda T (Kentucky)
I ordered the Personal Training book for my son for Christmas. He wants to be a personal trainer. He requested this book for Christmas. Amazon didn't let me down. It arrived before Christmas. Every book I have ordered from Amazon that was in stock has arrived on time,was trackable, and was in good condition. I am very pleased with this company.


5 out of 5 stars Great reference book   May 21, 2009
T. Lisum (ohio)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I have not read this entire book as I have not had it long enough. But, I bought it as a reference resource. It has just about everything in it concerning personal training. From the business end of training to managing your time, assessments, tracking client progress, equipment, program designing, working with different populations of clients. Everything you could possibly need information on if you plan on becoming a Personal trainer. It gives readers examples of forms for different needs. There are only photos when necessary, but it's in an easy format to read or just refer to when you need only a certain piece of information. I expect to use this book for a long time, as I get started in the personal training field.


5 out of 5 stars Very useful   May 19, 2009
figaro (Hollywood, FL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

No matter where you come from, once you mastered the science and acquired the knowledge of body mechanics, anatomy, kinesiology and physiology, you need a down-to-earth book that will cover the business side of personal training: How to market yourself, how to manage your business, in other words, how to be a successful entrepreneur in the fitness industry. Bravo.


5 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE book! A must have!   January 20, 2009
A. Cecil (VA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

I have been looking for a 'guidebook' with my personal training...I am certified with ACE and ASCM and have the books they require for this kind of work, but I happened to stumble across this book on Amazon, and almost did NOT buy it. What a mistake that would have been. This guy really knows how to reach out and touch you thru this book! He gives you the confidence you need, and tells you the mistakes he made in the beginning and how to avoid them....lots of REALLY good info...I am still reading thru it...and it will be a key manual for me as long as I do personal training...a must have, order it, and be happy :)


4 out of 5 stars Easy to read   January 7, 2008
S. McLean (Dallas , TX)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

I'm studying for the ACE personal Trainer exam and found Mr Brooks book an easy read. He tries to explain difficult concepts, simply. His many years of experience shine through. If your just starting out in this field, buy this book.

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