Personal Training Business
This is a collection of articles, videos, tools and templates that relate to running a successful PT business. If you can't find what you're looking for, let us know by posting a question in a forum or emailing us. Enjoy!
Goal setting Form.pdf
This form is to help clients and Personal Trainers practice setting short term, reachable goals.
Client Screening - taking blood pressure and physical profile [video]
This short video (5mins) shows blood pressure being taken and also covers the screening section on physical profile / size
Client screening - collecting exercise preferences
This video (6mins) covers how to collect exercise preferences to ensure you prescribe the most suitable training for a client including training that they are most likely to follow through on. Great for personal trainers, gym instructors / fitness consultants to understand.
Client Screening - agreeing on an exercise plan
For gym instructors / fitness consultants and personal trainers who want to provide their customers with an outstanding plan for training and one that will very likely succeed. This video (13 mins) covers how to set up a tailored exercise plan including the principles of SMART goal setting and 'relapse prevention' for clients. It also shows how to carefully create a clear set of responsibilities for both the personal trainer and the client to ensure maximum value for the client and thereby an ideal purchase of personal training sessions.
“Listening looks easy, but it’s not simple. Every head is a world.” Cuban proverb [article]
This article looks reflective listening. A skill that means you can 'really' listen to your client. We also look at why it's so important and how to do it.
Goal Setting – It sounds easy – it’s not!
We know that setting goals is the only way to reach them. However goal setting doesn't just happen. Good goal setting is a skill that needs to be learnt. This article will look at how to set short term goals to help our clients head towards their dream long term goal.
Client screening - illnesses to exercise limitations [video]
This short video (5mins) shows the collection of exercise risk information such as genetics, injuries and other limitations to exercise done on the screening form. Personal Trainers, Fitness Consultants / Gym Instructors will understand how important this is.
Client Screening - defining goals and support [video]
This section of video (15mins) shows an example of how to define goals using the screening form and how to define the amount and type of support. For Personal Trainers this is a great opportunity to understand how to get specific and clear with your client early. For Fitness Consultants / Gym Instructors this segment shows you how to set your member up for success and support them correctly in their efforts.
