Sharpening Your Virtual Fitness Coaching Skills
It is an interesting time to be (or become) a fitness professional. As a result of the novel coronavirus, mandated closures, and social distancing rules, the fitness industry’s once traditional practices are morphing into new and innovative approaches to training and coaching. Even when the pandemic slows, it’s highly likely we will see a continuation […]
The Key to Motivation: How to Keep Personal Training Clients Going
Motivation is a key ingredient in a personal training client’s program adherence. If a client is motivated to adhere to a program, he or she is more likely to achieve lasting behavior change. That said, what motivation looks like and how we engage with clients may vary between a face-to-face, “on the ground” setting and […]
Gain a Brand New Client Base with These Personal Training Marketing Tips
The well-being and wellness industries have seen notable growth in the course of recent years, making the personal training profession rewarding and profitable one. Be that as it may, when you don’t yet have your first paying customer despite your best efforts, you may feel deflated and throw in the towel. Before giving up, every […]
Delving Into Deltoid Training
The deltoid muscle, a key part of the shoulder complex, plays a role in activities such as pushing, pulling, and lifting. It also works to stabilize the shoulder joint. The deltoids help foster power and control in various sports-related movements, making it among the primary muscle groups trained by most serious athletes and bodybuilders. In […]
How to Start Training Clients Online: Creating an eBook
Have you ever thought about creating an eBook but didn’t know where to start? Or perhaps you suffer from imposter syndrome and think you don’t have enough knowledge or expertise to market published materials? The way the world is going, more and more people are looking to the internet, social media, and online programs […]
Online Training Options
It’s no surprise that training clients online has seen a rapid increase over the past few years! Every year ACSM releases the top 20 fitness trends of that year and the last few have been dominated by versions of virtual or online training. In the ACSM Top 20 Fitness Trends of 2022 Wearing Technology was […]
Exercise Considerations When Training Older Adults
When personal trainers work with older adults, there are many things they need to keep in mind when compared to younger clients. Today we’re going to review some of the key areas to focus on so that training older adults is a safe and effective endeavor. Fall Prevention in Older Adults Preventing falls as we […]
Fasted Exercise: What the Research Says About Fasting and Athletic Training
The two main reasons people cite for exercising in a fasted state generally relate to weight loss and/or anti-aging benefits. While studies often show data to support this theory, an equal number of scientists cite concerns. Read on to determine whether fasted exercise aligns optimally with your clients’ physiology goals. The Upside to Fasted Exercise […]
Get More Personal Training Clients – A Three Week Challenge
Getting more personal training clients is all about consistency and creativity. It is quite different than getting certified as a trainer but there is a similar step-by-step process you can follow to get to your goal. You start from the inside with your current clientele, work your way out into the community, and supplement with the […]
How the Les Mills Gen Z Study Can Ignite Your Personal Training Business
In 2023 Les Mills Gen Z conducted a study titled, “Gen Z Fitness: Cracking the Code” based on a survey of over 4,000 Gen Z consumers from the United States, UK, Germany, and China. The participants were surveyed on their perceptions, attitudes, and motivations for wellness, exercise, the gym, and other related topics. The results […]