Personal Trainer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Your muscles can get a little bit stronger every time you practice a new move, just like your brain gets smarter when you learn something new.
Through history
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Long ago
People have always helped each other get strong and healthy. Long ago, teachers showed young people how to run, jump and lift to get ready for games and races.
Tools of the trade
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Stopwatch
A stopwatch helps a trainer count how long you run or hold a pose. It shows you how much you are improving!
Words to know
- Warm-up
- A warm-up is a few gentle moves, like marching or stretching, that get your body ready before harder exercise.
Quiz time
A personal trainer's job is only to count reps and never to cheer.
Stretching at the end of a workout can help your body relax.