The Complete Guide to Personal Training

3rd edition

Morc Coulson (University of Sunderland)

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Bloomsbury Sport
04 February 2025

Tourism industry; Hospitality industry; Exercise & workout books; Sports training & coaching

Series: Complete Guides

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:

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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.

By: Morc Coulson (University of Sunderland)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1.200kg
ISBN: 9781399412575
ISBN 10: 1399412574
Series: Complete Guides
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 04 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , Adult education , ELT Advanced , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

About this Book Foreword Introduction Part 1: The Foundations of Personal Training 1. Professional Practice 2. Reflective Practice and Professional Development Part 2: Plan Exercise Programmes 3. Collect and Review Client Information 4. Programme Design Part 3: Deliver Exercise Programmes 5. How to Teach and Adapt Exercises 6. Instructing Part 4: Manage Exercise Programmes 7. Review and Adapt Programmes 8. Training Methods Part 5: Working with Special Populations 9. Musculoskeletal System 10. Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations Part 6: Nutrition, Exercise and Weight 11. Digestive System and Nutrients 12. Healthy Eating 13. Analysing Nutritional Information Part 7: Health and Safety in Practice 14. Health, Safety and Welfare 15. Protection of Children and the Vulnerable 16. Risk Assessing, Injuries, Illness and Emergencies Part 8: Sales and Marketing in Practice 17. Marketing in Practice 18. Selling in Practice 19. Practical Financial Management Appendices Glossary References Index

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).

Reviews for The Complete Guide to Personal Training: 3rd edition

A brilliant handbook for anyone starting out with a new career as a personal trainer … here is a companion that you will find useful throughout your career … a one-stop-shop for recapping on your own knowledge, progressing ideas to use in workouts and finding solutions for specific client needs. * Outdoor Fitness *