Career Diary of a Personal Trainer: Gardner's Guide Series (Gardner's Guide series)

This series examines a wide array of professions; each book goes behind the scenes and on the job with a professional in a particular field. These books provide a glimpse of some of the projects, challenges, and rewards of a job on a day-to-day basis. The activities and responsibilities of a busy personal trainer are outlined in this detailed personal account of working in the health and fitness industry. This 30-day chronicle gives a glimpse of both the trials and the rewards of the profession: from beginning at four in the morning and serving eccentric clients, to helping individuals reach fitness goals and watching people change—and save their lives. Would-be trainers and trainees as well as educational and career counselors will learn the key educational, physical, and social components that are needed to succeed as a certified personal trainer.