MICHAEL KLINE

410 Algonquin Court • Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 • 609.645.1852 • mtk410@aol.com

PERSONAL TRAINER
Personal Training / Nutrition / Physics of Exercise / Physical Training Programs

Highly motivated and knowledgeable personal trainer with 10 years of experience in designing and monitoring
exercise programs based on client needs, goals, abilities, and anatomy. Demonstrated ability to apply useful,
tactful, and safe advice to individuals regarding their fitness program and related equipment.

Strong understanding of functions and vital processes of the human body. Energetic and motivating, always
encouraging clients to reach maximum performance. Utilize solid communication and interpersonal skills when
interfacing with clients on their progress and problems. Able to administer client health history questionnaires and
interpret physical assessment data. Knowledgeable about setting up, calibrating, demonstrating, and maintaining
sophisticated exercise equipment. Certified to train professional Personal Trainers and clients.
Core Competencies:
 Exercise & Aerobics Programs  Fitness Program Development
 Client Education & Motivation  Individual Assessment & Planning
 Health & Wellness
 Equipment Maintenance & Calibration
 Nutritional Planning  Research, Analysis & Problem Solving
 Marketing & Advertising  Business Management & Administration

PRO FESSI ON AL E XPER IEN CE

NUTRITION AND POWER, INC.—Princeton, New Jersey

PRESIDENT (1996—Present)
Work in conjunction with a business partner to develop and implement quality in-home personal fitness training
programs for individuals, conducting more than 3,000 sessions per year, with six-figure gross revenue. Engage in
continuous research and implement best practices and use of information to customize client workouts. Assess
fitness levels and help clients implement a fitness regimen to safely achieve their personal goals. Educate clients on
the importance of establishing realistic goals that promote lifelong adherence to a health and physical program.
Solicit feedback from clients on their fitness routine, performance, and achievements.

Carry out business administration functions including accounting, marketing and advertising, research and
development, customer service, and training. Write and execute business and marketing strategies. Communicate
with business partner, vendors, and external resources.
Selected Achievements:
 Increased profits by 20% to 25% year-over-year.
 Created innovative programs and incentives to motivate clients to adhere to fitness programs and
maintain accurate records.
 Instituted strong business practices, ethics, and marketing strategies to maintain longevity in the industry
and gain recognition as the #1 in-home fitness training company in Mercer County.
 Formulated fitness plans for individuals with physical and medical disabilities including high blood
pressure, diabetes, neuropathy, arthritis, fibromyalgia, cerebral palsy, herniated disks, and joint limitation
from injuries.
 Taught intense two-day workshops on all aspects of starting and managing a personal training business,
which encompassed clinical, biological kinesthetic, and scientific areas of personal training.