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The Complete Guide to Personal Training

3rd edition
Series: Complete Guides
Brief Description
A revised and updated third edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises. This is the complete reference guide for anyone working as a personal trainer, or studying to become one, with an in-depth look into the role of... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$8700

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A revised and updated third edition of the popular The Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises.

A revised and updated third edition of the popular The Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises.

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A revised and updated third edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises.

This is the complete reference guide for anyone working as a personal trainer, or studying to become one, with an in-depth look into the role of the trainer in relation to codes of conduct and client care. This comprehensive book contains practical tips and advice for designing a range of exercise programmes for clients. It also focuses on the best ways to sustain a financially successful personal training business and stand out from the crowd.

This new third edition includes:

  • Brand-new illustrated stretches and exercises
  • Advice on training at home or outdoors
  • A spotlight on client well-being
  • Updated government guidelines, statistics, and scientific findings
  • Guidance on adapting exercises for disabled or vulnerable clients
  • National guidelines for nutrition and weight

This is essential reading for personal trainers in the health and fitness industry and for those teaching or studying for qualifications in this area.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399412575

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: Colour images throughout

Audience: General / adult, Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 1132g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Morc Coulson is Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Sunderland and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He was Chair of the CPD endorsement panel at Skills Active for many years and is a Level 4 Specialist CPD course evaluator. He is the author of a number of books including The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations and Practical Fitness Testing (all published by Bloomsbury).

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