Make Social Media Worth Your While: 4 Do’s and Dont’s
Do you ever lose track of time while on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? It happens to many of us. It’s easy to get caught up reading stories and looking at photos. It’s enjoyable. But, sometimes it causes stress too. Follow these tips to make your time spent on social media worth your while… DO: 1. […]
Renting Gym Space As a Personal Trainer: Maximize Profits By Becoming an Expert Negotiater
Personal trainers have many options when it comes to training venues, of which, renting gym space at someone else’s facility is one. Are you currently searching for a facility to train your clients at? Navigating the numbers can be tricky for personal trainers who are independent contractors. Some of us take what we can get without much thought and others have the option to choose between various facilities and options. It can be confusing.
Healthy Holiday Accountability Challenge
Baked goods, cocktails, creamy appetizers and chocolates are coming to a party near you… The holidays are approaching, whether you like it or not. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years Eve… Regardless of religion, temptations are inevitable. Help yourself and your clients to stay on track this holiday by proposing a friendly challenge. It’s unrealistic to […]
Fake it ‘Til You Make It: Pros and Cons
To fake it or not to fake it? That is the question… There are two sides to every saying and this one is no exception… Years ago I got the advice, “fake it ’til you make it”. It’s helped me transition into new roles throughout my career with more ease. This philosophy can help you […]
Gift Giving for Personal Training Clients
Do you want to give your personal training clients gifts this holiday? Allow me to rephrase…do you want to retain your clients into the new year? What about attracting new clients? People have no shortage of options when it comes to hiring a personal trainer. Professional trainers give gifts to their clients during the holidays. […]
Holding on to the Resolution Crowd
We’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep clients than find new ones. There is a short block of time after a New Year comes in, even as the confetti falls and fireworks still color the night sky, when hundreds of new clients plan to turn that old adage on its head. […]
7 Easy Ways to Be a Professional Personal Trainer
Whether you’re newly certified or have been personal training for awhile, you can easily set yourself apart from the competition with professionalism. Many people get into the fitness industry because it’s a hobby and passion. If you have plans to sustain fitness as a career, follow these tips to transform your personal training hobby into a profession. 1. Listen to your […]
5 Reasons Personal Trainers Quit
Are we no longer living the dream? We’ve all heard about, or witnessed, the high attrition rate among personal trainers and fitness instructors. We know the many reasons people study for certifications and look eagerly to the day that they can announce to friends and family that they are now Personal Trainers! Maybe one of […]
7 Networking Tips for Personal Trainers
“If you aren’t networking than you’re not working”. This old saying is a tongue twister and kind of cheesy, but it’s true. Personal training is a people business and requires you to connect with others. Networking means being involved in your community, making connections and building relationships. Every time you meet someone new it’s like […]
Giving Back Through Fitness
Giving Back Through Fitness I love customer-focused events like customer appreciation or for-charity events. They have the desired effect of making me feel…well, appreciated. But more than that, when done sincerely (not just an opened box of half-stale donuts on a table near the entrance), these events also help me forge a deeper relationship with […]