Personal Trainer's Clinic Specifically Geared for Today's Personal Trainer

To help with the latest research and business issues facing today's personal trainer, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is excited to bring their popular Personal Trainer's Clinic to Las Vegas, Nevada, April 11-12, 2003.

PERSONAL TRAINERS CLINIC SPECIFICALLY GEARED
FOR TODAYS PERSONAL TRAINER

Colorado Springs, CO --(February 27, 2003)-- Todays personal trainers are much more than adult baby-sitters; their role as complete health and fitness teachers" is more evident today as more people invest in their services. With the obesity rate reaching all-time highs, and a never-ending barrage of get thin quick" schemes, the job of a personal trainer is challenging and constantly changing. To help keep up with the latest research and business issues facing todays personal trainer, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is excited to bring its popular Personal Trainers Clinic to Las Vegas, Nevada, April 11-12, 2003.

"The NSCA's annual Personal Trainers Clinic is popular for good reason; the great line up in speaker talent, exceptional presentation topics, and the venues are second-to-none," stated Michael Barnes, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Director of Education for the NSCA.

Every presentation is specifically targeted to the personal training professional. During the two-day clinic, trainers will learn how to acquire and retain clients, gain insight into weight loss programming, examine legal issues involving internet training, how to develop working relationships with physicians, and learn effective low cost sales and marketing strategies. In addition, special hands-on sessions will take place to include: training seniors, training movements not muscles, and proper body composition testing techniques.
The clinic brings together a select group of academic and industry experts, such as:

¨   Bob Esquerre, MA, MES, NSCA-CPT, known in the fitness industry as The Trainer" of personal trainers.

¨   Gina Lombardi, NSCA-CPT,*D, specializes in shaping and conditioning Hollywood actors and musicians.

¨   Michelle Streif, NSCA-CPT, known for her work with older adults and clients with hypertension, osteoporosis, diabetes, and arthritis.

¨   Patrick Hagerman, EdD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, NSCA 2002 Personal Trainer of the Year and current Board of Director member.

¨   Carrie White, MBA, JD, owner of her own training studio and expert witness in fitness and training liability cases.

This clinic is intended to educate trainers of all levels about all aspects of the personal training industry," concluded Barnes. There is something new to discover for everyone."

WHERE: The Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Call (888) 266-5687 for reservations. Mention NSCA clinic for special rates.

WHEN: April 11-12, 2003. Registration begins at 7 a.m. on Friday April 11. Sessions begin at 8 a.m.

COST: $175 for NSCA members; $260 for non-members, and those who wish to become NSCA members.

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CEUs): 1.5 credits given by the NSCA, 15 credits given by NATA.

For more information contact the NSCA Conference Department at 800-815-6826 or visit their website at www.nsca-lift.org.

Throughout its 25-year history, the National Strength and Conditioning Association has sought to educate its members and increase respect for the strength and conditioning profession. The NSCA fulfills this goal by providing a wide variety of resources such as: exceptional professional journals; cutting edge conferences; scholarship and grant opportunities; educational text and videos; and career services to its 26,000 members. Visit the NSCA web site www.nsca-lift.org for more information.

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