Is Practical Training and Testing Necessary for Personal Trainers?
At the turn of the 21st century, a number of untoward events occurred to personal trainer clients which focused considerable...
David Herbert June 15, 2016Scope of Practice Issues for Fitness Professionals
Fitness professionals are presently not regulated by any United States jurisdiction except in Louisiana which currently regulates Clinical Exercise Physiologists...
David Herbert June 15, 2016Proper Placement of Exercise Equipment is Important for Client Safety and to Avoid Suit
A June 2015 case from California should remind all fitness professionals to comply with equipment manufacturers’ instructions when assembling, placing...
David Herbert June 15, 2016Placement of Treadmills – Consult Industry Standards
In the last article posted on this site, I provided some analysis as to why the placement of exercise equipment...
David Herbert June 15, 2016Health and Fitness Standards: Use Them to Provide Appropriate Client Care and to Avoid Claim & Suit
Written standards of practice, sometimes referred to as parameters of practice or even guidelines, are important to provide acceptable levels...
David Herbert June 15, 2016The Intake Process for Fitness Clients – Signing Clients Up for Service
The intake process for fitness clients begins when prospective clients come into a fitness facility seeking fitness service and advice. ...
David Herbert June 15, 2016