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Websites
Here are some tried and true websites for personal trainers. You will find them a great resource as you
complete your course.
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ExRx.net (Exercise Prescription on the Net) – www.exrx.net
ExRx.net (Exercise Prescription on the Net) is a free resource for the exercise professional, coach, or
fitness enthusiast featuring comprehensive exercise libraries, fitness assessment calculators, and
reference articles.
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ACSM American College of Sports medicine – www.acsm.org
The American college of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates
scientific research, education and practical applications of sports
medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical
performance, fitness, health and quality of life.
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Personal Training on the Net - www.ptonthenet.com
As the world’s largest and most comprehensive continuing education resource, PTontheNET is the first and
final stop on your fitness education journey! We offer over 3,000 articles written by a host of internationally
acclaimed authors; the world’s largest online Exercise & Flexibility Library; leading edge assessment tools
and program design technology; audio clinics and live workshops with top industry presenters; DVD and
video courses; cutting edge web design; functional product discounts; CECs with every major certification
body; and much, much more!
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BrianMac Sports Coach – www.brianmac.co.uk
Sports Coach provides information on the many topics related to
developing physical and mental condition to help fitness enthusiasts,
athletes and coaches achieve their goals and to assist students studying
sport related qualifications.
BrianMac is a Level 4 Performance Coach and Coach Tutor/Assessor with
UK Athletics, the United Kingdom's National Governing body for Track and
Field Athletics. He has 40+ years experience as an endurance athlete and 25+ years experience
as an athletics coach.
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Peak Performance Online = www.pponline.co.uk
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Sports science research to improve your sports training and avoid sports injuries. Thousands of free
sports training articles, workout videos and sports blogs. At PP Online you will find books on many
different training area’s and journals that you can download for your convenience.
 Crossfit Forging Elite Fitness – Crossfit Journal
www.crossfit.com - America
www.cfaustralia.com - Australia
CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and
tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds
of other elite and professional athletes worldwide. To experience a Crossfit workout for yourself you
can checkout crossfit at the following places:
*Crossfit Sydney
*Crossfit Ignite – Surry Hills
*Crossfit FX – Cronulla
*Crossfit Base – Canberra
Tips on Networking Opportunities
There are great ways to outsource and develop working relationships with other businesses in your
local area. An old figure of speech “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine”. This is a great way
to support your own business and your fellow businesses. A professional approach is always
recommended… You could meet and greet the owner / manager of the business. Take a
proposal with you, along with copies of your current qualifications and registrations with Fitness
Australia. Take business cards or flyers or even a drop box with an offer of your services “1 session
fee” for example, to leave at the premises. A few places to checkout are:
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Professional Sports and Remedial Massage Clinics
Physiotherapies
Osteopaths
Wellness Clinics
Health food Stores
Hairdressers
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