Foremost, congratulations for making the decision and commitment to become a certified personal trainer! If done correctly, this is a job that is fueled by passion, knowledge, and patience for your craft and your work with each individual client.
Home > Articles > Ask An Expert > How can I stress the importance of not drinking alcohol to clients who want to lose weight? How can I stress the importance of not drinking alcohol to clients who want to lose weight?
Hi Fit Pro and Thank you for the great question! Years ago it was easy to answer your question with a few simple methods of making and distributing flyers on car windows (making people mad), and placing ads in the newspaper (expensive). Nowadays there are many more options for Fitness Professionals in marketing a new business.
Hi Fit Pro, TrainerLisa here and Thank you for your question, as this is a question you may have to ask yourself more times than you'd like during your career. When it comes to clients, in a perfect Certified Personal Trainer's World, your client would do the following: 1.
Home > Articles > Ask An Expert > Is it recommended to "stretch out" clients once they are done working out? Is there a certain protocol when doing so? Is it recommended to "stretch out" clients once they are done working out? Is there a certain protocol when doing so?
Home > Articles > Ask An Expert > What techniques can I use to encourage my clients to refer me to their friends? Great question! Client referrals can be tough to come by, especially if you are just starting out in the personal training industry.
This weeks question is answered by Doug Holt, Fitness Professional Online Founder and one of the worlds foremost fitness experts, with almost 20 years of experience in the industry. When you first enter the personal training industry, it can be tough to know where to start.
Home > Articles > Ask An Expert > What are some good questions to always have on hand to get the conversation going, but not remain too surfacey? I am a new and introverted trainer who recognizes the value of digging deep in conversation with my one on one clients, but sometimes has a hard time coming up with conversation topics.
Home > Articles > Ask An Expert > For new moms, how can I help them balance their fitness regime and their children? Are there a few exercises they can do while with their kids?
Home > Articles > Ask An Expert > How can I tell the difference between someone overtraining and needing to rest before they get sick, or someone just working hard? This can be a very real challenge to have, especially when you first start working with a new client and you haven't developed that client/trainer relationship yet.
This can be a very tricky subject as there are standard guidelines on what a Certified Personal Trainer can and can't discuss (or do) with their clients. These particular guidelines are based upon where you live as well as well you work.
Home > Articles > Ask An Expert > How involved should I be in my clients' exercise routines outside of training sessions? Beyond the regular weekly training session(s), it's important for the fitness professional to be aware of any other exercise activity in which their client is also participating daily.
When you generate leads for your fitness business properly...you learn something about them. You learn that they're dealing with back pain or they are planning a wedding and need a quick fix or they're interested in running their first marathon. You learn these things by using Lead Magnets.
