National Federation of Professional Trainers

NFPT Live: Navigating the First Personal Training Session with a New Client – Ep 10

Posted August 10th, 2025
by Beverly
Hosford

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    Your first session with a new client determines whether or not there is a second session. It can be stressful and feel like a lot of pressure trying to meet the expectations of someone you don’t know. Ultimately it’ll either be a good fit or it won’t and it’s ok if it’s not. It’s still important to put your best face forward and have a plan in place so that starting with a new client is smooth and stress-free for you (and them).

    In this episode we talk about:

    *What to do before the first session so that time is maximized.
    *Possible first session package ideas to stretch out the potential for results.
    *What a first session might include, the possible layout.
    *Using fitness assessments and how they fit in (or don’t).
    *Why some clients don’t come back again even if you did your best.

    Some of our viewers said:

    “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”- Alexander Graham Bell

    So, true Erin. It’s okay to lose a client.

    NFPT Live Episode #10


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    Next Week: Episode #11 – The Key to Personal Training Client Retention

     

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