Personal Trainer Industry Overview with
Annette Lang - Show #31

Annette Lang (www.annettelang.com) has been in the health and fitness industry since 1983, working in sales, education, management and personal training.

She is one of the most sought-after presenters at health and fitness conferences in the US and abroad. She speaks on a variety of topics related to the education of fitness professionals, contributing to the integrity of the personal training business within health clubs.

The conference groups include: Perform Better, The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), International Health and Racquet Sports Association (IHRSA), Club Industry, Towne Sports International (TSI) Summit, Reebok International, Sara’s City Workouts and more. In 2005 Annette has presented at international conferences in Moscow and Portugal.

Annette answered the following questions:

How did you get started in the fitness industry?

What is your overall experience and job history in the fitness industry?

What are you working on now for projects?

What are your thoughts on the fitness industry now and in the future?

What do personal trainers need to do or learn to be successful?

Should personal trainers have multiple certifications?

What type of workshops are you teaching presently?

How is personal training different around the world?

Why did you get involved with the Personal Training: Steps to Success project that PTontheNet spearheaded?

How has Richard Boyd and PTontheNet shaped the fitness industry?

Can you explain the PTontheNet project and what can personal trainers and or managers get from the project?

What is the most valuable component of your success as a personal trainers and instructor?

What advice would you give to someone who is being called upon to mentor other fitness professionals?

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