The Complete Book of Personal Training

I have not read this entire book as I have not had it long enough. But, I bought it as a reference resource. It has just about everything in it concerning personal training. From the business end of training to managing your time, assessments, tracking client progress, equipment, program designing, working with different populations of clients. Everything you could possibly need information on if you plan on becoming a Personal trainer. It gives readers examples of forms for different needs. There are only photos when necessary, but it's in an easy format to read or just refer to when you need only a certain piece of information. I expect to use this book for a long time, as I get started in the personal training field.

No matter where you come from, once you mastered the science and acquired the knowledge of body mechanics, anatomy, kinesiology and physiology, you need a down-to-earth book that will cover the business side of personal training: How to market yourself, how to manage your business, in other words, how to be a successful entrepreneur in the fitness industry. Bravo.

I purchased this book 1.5 years ago from a convention I attended in Philly. I have seen Douglas Brooks speak on several occasions and I highly recommended any personal fitness trainer to seek him out. This book is comprehensive, easy to read, and written according to the guidelines of the ACSM and NCSA (and ACE and other well known organizations). I really liked that he has "copy approved" worksheets and forms throughout the book to use with your clients. It is a bit nore expensive than other PT books, but as they always say, you pay for what you get. Enjoy!