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Personal Training Legal Issues

Starting your own personal training business can be scary. But now you can get your legal questions answered for FREE by an expert Fitness Attorney.

As personal trainers we have the opportunity to specialize in a lot of different niches like training seniors, the disabled, athletes and youths. Our clients benefit from our specialized knowledge in these areas.

The same concept holds true in the legal profession. It doesn't make sense to get generic legal advice from somebody that doesn't understand the unique aspects of the fitness industry. You end up paying your lawyer to learn the unique nature of our industry. Fortunately, more attorneys are starting to specialize in fitness law.

And we are lucky enough to have a Fitness Attorney with tons of fitness experience to help answer your questions!

Charles Weller (858) 414-7465 www.fitnesslawyer.com

Meet Charles Weller. Charles has helped form many fitness businesses, negotiated business leases for fitness companies, and helps protect the assets and intellectual property of fitness professionals.

You can ask Charles a question below. There is no obligation and he will answer for free. But complicated issues will ultimately require the paid assistance of an experienced fitness attorney. We recommend supporting Charles Weller by sending your legal business to him.

But First... the Disclaimer

The materials available at this web site are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use of and access to this Web site or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between this site and the user or browser. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

What does a Fitness Lawyer do?

Here are some of the common personal training legal issues that a fitness attorney can assist with.

• Establishing the best business entity (Sole Proprietor, LLC, S-Corp etc.)
• Review or create business documents like waivers, consent forms, membership contracts, billing agreements and customer agreements.
• Negotiate lease terms potentially saving you thousands of dollars per year.
• Resolve disputes before they turn into an expensive and time-consuming lawsuit.
• Represent your interests if you are sued. It is not enough to be "right" these days. You need somebody that can prove you are not liable.
• Protection your intellectual property. Make sure your trademarks are protected against infringement. More importantly, make sure you are not infringing on someone else's trademark which could subject you to lawsuits, large fines, and even changing business names/slogans.
• Help you expand or sell your personal training business.
• Assist you with your other related fitness professional endeavors.

Do You have a Personal Training Legal Question?

You can ask your personal trainer legal questions below.

Check out the archive of legal questions and answers below. Chances are you may have a similar issue when setting up your personal training business.

Hiring an employee 
First off, thank you for sharing your time w/ this site and it's readers. I just posted my biz profile here and am now thrilled to find you.

My question....

Security Cameras 
I am about to begin an in-home training business. I have been warned about false accusation that can occur and was advised to have cameras installed in ...

Liability Insurance for Independent Contractors 
I'm starting a fitness boot camp business which will be held at an outdoor park, during the winter I will probably be moving in to a gymnasium that I will ...

Liability Question 
I am an independent contractor personal trainer at a fitness center. I have a contract with them that states I have full control over my business and I ...

Online Training Services - Legal Requirements? 
I have just started an online fitness and nutrition coaching website and wanted some clarification on a couple of very important issues. The first being ...

Liablity Waivers - Do they Protect Me? 
Hi Charles,

Many gyms and personal trainers have a Liability Waiver form, which states that in case of any injuries, the clients waives any claims against ...

Where to train my clients? 
Just a quick question. I live in L.A. and was wondering if you need a permit, license, or something to train clients outdoors at a park or a at beach,...

Trademarking a Business Name 
My name is Eric Tatum and I am a certified trainer, I am working on creating a business name and a logo for my business or just using my name itself. What ...

Personal Training Contractors 
I started my own company for outdoor fitness training as well as in-home visits. My issue is that I do not have the time to do the training. I want to ...

Fitness Business Entity 
Hello,

I am looking to start my own fitness boot camp in Texas. I am ready to roll but have questions on legal issues. I have been told that I need ...

California Contracts require Cancellation Clause 
All Personal Training Contracts issued in California MUST comply with the California Health Studio Services Act and have a cancellation clause. FYI

Best Business Entity 
I am looking forward to starting my a "in-home" personal training business specific to young moms and moms to be in Sparta, NJ. I've just begun my research ...

Establisihing my Business Name  
I am a certified personal trainer who works for a health club. I am considering running my own training business on the side. My questions are do I have ...

Finding an Attorney for my personal trainer forms 
I have made up all of the legal forms I need for my personal training business, and now I'm looking for an attorney to review them and make sure they cover ...

BUSINESS LICENSE  Not rated yet
This is Eric Tatum, I am a certified trainer in Dallas, Tx, Do you know who i would need to contact as far as getting a business license, incorporating ...

Personal Training subject to sales tax?  Not rated yet
I train in both Kansas and Missouri. Do these states require I charge a sales tax to my clients. I work as an independent contractor at two gyms under ...

Business License Required?  Not rated yet
I am a personal trainer in northern California and am thinking of leaving the gym i currently work at and training people in their homes. my question is ...

Mobile Personal Training Business  Not rated yet
My training business will be a "mobile" training business. All training sessions will take place in the client's home or outdoors (such as parks, hiking ...

Offering Services when not Certified  Not rated yet
As an independent contractor in a fitness studio, is it illegal for me to hold P90X classes and advertise it as so? Or what about cross fit training, even ...

Hiring Independent Contractors  Not rated yet
I need a contract for my independent contractors that work for me as personal trainers. Is there any form that I could download that I could use as a ...

Business License  Not rated yet
Do you know if you need a business license in the state of Florida to operate as a personal trainer when going to a client's home, office, country club?...

how do I cancel a Personal Training Contract?  Not rated yet
please read about my troubles with the Boxing Club of San Diego, Ca; here is the link:

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/308/RipOff0308248.htm


What ...

Legal Software  Not rated yet
If I use a software like Quicken Legal Business Pro do I still need a lawyer? What considerations do I need to think about for HIPPA compliance?

Self employment taxes  Not rated yet
What do you know about employment taxes? How about the social security taxes, does it make a difference if you are self-employed, or employed by any business?...

L.L.C. VS SOLE PROPRIETOR  Not rated yet
Could you tell me the benefits of using an LLC compared to a sole proprietor for a personal training business. I do know that with an LLC the business ...

New Personal Trainer Legal Issues  Not rated yet
I am about to turn 18 and am looking at doing a small part-time personal training deal while getting my bachelors degree in exercise science. (Like 2-3 ...

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