Written by Dr Neeraj Mehta (COO GFFI Fitness Academy) You can assure a healthy client base throughout the year by boosting your customer acquisition and retention strategies. “The best way to retain clients is to deliver results without causing injury. Additionally, all personal trainers should remember the “DCR” rule for motivating their clients, which stands for D- Dedication, C- Commitment, and R- Regularity.” – NEERAJ MEHTA (Ph.D), Human Biomechanics & Alternative Medicine […]
Most gyms have two main options for strength training: Bars, weight plates, dumbbells, and kettlebells are just a few of the many options for free weights. Exercises like chest flys and leg curls and extensions can be performed on weight machines in plate-loaded or selectorized versions. Let’s understand this now!!! Machine workout: You don’t have […]
Purpose: Personal trainers are responsible for educating their clients on proper equipment use as well as enforcing safety policies. As a personal trainer, you must be able to design and implement workout plans that are tailored to your clients’ specific needs and goals. They must be able to teach clients the fundamentals of exercise physiology […]
By Neeraj Mehta (Ph.D.), Fitness Therapist Historically, the fitness industry and, more specifically, the practice of personal training have been self-regulated, which translates into a lack of regulations. This is due to the absence of clear, consistent, and rigorous standards for fitness professionals’ education, training, certification, and recertification in INDIA. There are NO NORMS FOR ANY KIND OF CERTIFICATION TO TEACH FITNESS OR TRAIN CLIENTS IN INDIAN LAW… If we want fitness and exercise to be a natural part of the healthcare continuum and personal training to be viewed as a legitimate profession, we must make changes. Quality and safety are mandatory. There is a wealth of evidence demonstrating the fitness industry’s rapid growth. Exercise and fitness are now widely recognized as an effective strategy for preventing many of the most deadly diseases. Regular exercise and activity are well-documented and undisputed. Despite the critical nature of exercise and its beneficial effects on our physical and emotional health, as well as the aging process. It is now time to focus on the education and training required of exercise and fitness professionals in order for them to provide a safe and effective fitness program. A quick Internet search reveals dozens of personal training certifications with no apparent consistency in terms of content, requirements, or standards. While one certification requires more than 200-300 hours of classroom education and training, another can be earned in the time it takes to read this document. How will the consumer distinguish between the two certifications if the industry does not? Neither industry nor government has established standards in any of these areas as of yet. This reflects poorly on the industry and profession, and, unfortunately, may result in client injury. Dirty Little Secret ANYONE may self-identify as a Fitness Trainer. WHAT WE MAY BE SHOCKED TO LEARN ABOUT FITNESS CERTIFICATIONS 1. There is no legal requirement for a trainer or group fitness instructor to be certified. 2. Not all fitness certifications are the same. 3. While most health club chains require certification of trainers and instructors, not all do. 4. The term “certification workshop” is frequently used in a misleading manner. 5. It is possible to obtain “certification” without receiving any in-person training. 6. Certifications have an expiration date. 7. A trainer or group fitness instructor is not required to meet any physical requirements. 8. No fitness certification, regardless of the type, qualifies a trainer to provide nutrition advice. 9. The majority of internationally recognized fitness […]
GFFI Fitness Academy- by Dr. Neeraj Mehta (Personal Trainer: Scope of Practice) This is not within the scope of your practice and should be kept to a bare minimum. Touching a client should be reserved for body fat measurement (if trained) or guiding/tactile cueing movement patterns and contractions. By definition, fitness training entails significant physical […]
The article is written by Dr. Neeraj Mehta (Professor at American Sports Nutrition University & COO of GFFI Fitness Academy) There are numerous reasons why people turn to personal trainers. When it comes to getting fit, losing weight, or improving your overall health, a personal trainer can be a valuable asset. The answer to this […]
Getting Started as a Personal Trainer: What You Need to Know Become a Personal Trainer by Following These Steps. 1. Employment and Salary Increases Personal Trainer Career Options 2. Training Programs for Personal Trainers Personal trainers help people achieve and maintain their fitness goals by creating safe and effective exercise regimens. As a personal trainer, […]
Doing some exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. There are numerous health benefits to regular exercise, including a lower risk of developing chronic disease, better coordination, weight loss, and better sleep patterns. The most frequently asked question I’d like to address are: How to begin a workout. I’m too busy to work out. It makes my heart race and my entire body ache. For exercise, who will help me? The human […]
Biomechanics: History, Sports Performance & Human Movement, Application & Injury Prevention A Brief explainatation of Biomechanics by Dr. Neeraj Mehta (Ph.D.) What is Biomechanics? Biomechanics is the study of how living things move through the lens of mechanics, or how they work (Hatze, 1974). Mechanics is a subfield of physics that deals with how things […]
Written By: Neeraj Mehta (Ph.D Human Biomechanics) The better an athlete’s technique is, the more likely they are to perform successfully and prevent injury. So, “It is necessary to utilize corrective biomechanics to counteract the risk of damage, joint dysfunction, or discomfort caused by repetitive anti-joint movements during sports or exercise”. By Neeraj Mehta [Ph.D.-Biomechanics, […]
