Personal Trainer Legal Concerns
... as a proper entity. This can be accomplished by working with an attorney and accountant if one does not know how to properly set up a company. Find out if the company needs to be licensed on a state, county, and or city level depending on local applicable laws. Professional Liability Insurance must be purchased to protect your career and personal finances. Another good idea is to provide a safe workout environment and training routine for clients. Have each client sign a well written waiver of liability where the client agrees not to sue the company or you should they client become injured, an informed consent form that documents that the client has been fully informed of the risks and possible discomforts that involve a physical fitness program, and a contract that details fees, and policy on extra fees, cancellations, and billing procedures. Never make any claims of what we as personal trainers can do for a client. This will definitely come back to bite you in the butt. If we advertise we can get you the perfect body and it does not happen we probably will not be sued but our reputation will be tarnished. Never offer medical, nutritional, or any type of advice unless you are licensed and or qualified. Develop a referral list of chiropractors, acupuncturist, nutritionalist, medical specialist, and massage therapist etc to refer the client to when need be. Never misrepresent your...