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Personal Trainer Pocketbook: A Handy Reference for All Your Daily Questions
"Finally, a guide that answers all of your questions about personal training in one simple book" From the author of the highly acclaimed, Ignite the The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career comes a handy reference guide that answers all of your questions about personal training. From the UK to Canada, United States to Australia, and everywhere in between, Jonathan Goodman has been answering questions about succeeding in personal training to 100’s of thousands of trainers Worldwide since 2009. For the first time ever, these 48 invaluable answers have all been compiled into one handy reference – no stone is left unturned. Amongst other things, you’ll finally know how With the Personal Trainer Pocketbook by your side, you’ll never be alone again.
- GenresFitnessNonfiction
202 pages, Paperback
First published January 28, 2015
About the author
Jonathan Goodman
14 books154 followersJonathan Goodman has spent 13 winters exploring the world—first solo, then with his wife, and now with their three children—challenging educational conventions while building multi-million-dollar businesses. Featured in Men's Health, Forbes, Robb Report, Entrepreneur, the New York Times, and Inc., Jon proves that you don't have to choose between professional success, meaningful relationships, and fulfilling adventure. He is based in Toronto.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
November 28, 2017
For someone cautiously contemplating a career in Personal Training, this book is an excellent #1, about what’s really going on primer. The author started as a Personal Trainer, and has now moved beyond to Training Personal Trainers. His advice is from real life experience as a Trainer as opposed to an opinion about “what’s it really about” in the world of Personal Training. A great overview of the business, and an awesome resource book to re-read again, if you are that person thinking about dedicating your life to helping other’s in their quest of achieving and optimizing health through strengthening others bodies & changing their lifestyles.
August 13, 2017
Succinct and accessible in the style of writing, this book is short and snappy - aimed at answering questions someone might have who is thinking of working in the fitness industry, or someone who is new in the field. Jonathan Goodman, of the PTDC, is a no nonsense chap and his approach is up front and clear. A good pocket guide, and with lots of links and practical resources to get started right away.
January 21, 2020
To the point
Very informative and a quick read. Jon talks about saving time which I am a strong advocate of. I literally read the whole book before I went to bed. Great rapid fire sources of information with additional supplemental links.
Very informative and a quick read. Jon talks about saving time which I am a strong advocate of. I literally read the whole book before I went to bed. Great rapid fire sources of information with additional supplemental links.
July 4, 2023
Jonathan Goodman has been a bloody hero for start my personal training career. I devoured this book, have collected the highlights and I’m going to go straight book into reading it to get everything I can from it
February 24, 2018
Great information presented in a very interesting and transparent way
January 5, 2020
Znatno iznad mojih očekivanja. U fitnes industriji sam preko 10 godina i mislio sam da nema knjige koja može u ovoj meri da mi bude korisna. Najbolja preporuka za fitnes trenere
August 30, 2022
It's a short version of "ignite the fire" and it's on KU.
October 28, 2024
spent some time reading this today, very helpful & informative !!! absolutely recommend anything by goodman for personal training inspiration/advice. great great great.
March 23, 2017
Short book for pers. Trainers
Short and sweet. Packed with useful information for anyone new and old to the industry. He kept it authentic and refreshing
Short and sweet. Packed with useful information for anyone new and old to the industry. He kept it authentic and refreshing
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January 28, 2017Good to read
April 4, 2017
Quite a bit of salesmanship, but solid advice nonetheless.
I think it's worth a read of you are interested in the topic of training, how personal training works, or are think about getting into the competitive and over-crowded fitness business.
I think it's worth a read of you are interested in the topic of training, how personal training works, or are think about getting into the competitive and over-crowded fitness business.
April 7, 2017
Great advice in this book
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