Description
Book SynopsisClients often find the camaraderie of group training to be engaging and fun, motivating them to commit to regular activity. But participants also appreciate a more personalized experience, with focused attention from the instructor. That’s where small-group training comes in.
A Professional’s Guide to Small-Group Personal Training is a much-needed resource designed to help you successfully lead training sessions for small groups—incorporating group dynamics and your knowledge of training principles to develop business offerings that will create a new stream of revenue.
Learn how to apply group dynamics and social interaction to create a comfortable environment for clients who enjoy personal training in a group setting. Develop the skills necessary to quickly modify work for each participant to keep your entire group engaged and progressing toward their fitness goals. Increase client performance, adherence, and enjoyment while growing relationships b
Table of ContentsPart I. The Business of Small-Group Personal TrainingChapter 1. Understanding Small-Group Personal Training
Chapter 2. Risk Management and Safe Training Practices
Chapter 3. Creating Your Plan
Chapter 4. Building Your Client Base
Part II. Working With Small GroupsChapter 5. Assessment and Exercise Testing
Chapter 6. Understanding Your Client and Enhancing the Group Experience
Chapter 7. The Three Styles of Coaching: Verbal, Visual, Kinesthetic
Chapter 8. Strategies to Optimize Group Achievement
Part III. Applying Foundational Training Principles to Programming PracticesChapter 9. Training Principles and Programming Components
Chapter 10. Advanced Training Techniques
Chapter 11. Dynamic Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs
Part IV. Sample ProgramsChapter 12. Introductory Training Programs
Chapter 13. Advanced Training Programs
Chapter 14. Partner and Team Training Programs
Chapter 15. Selected Exercises
