We all recall the images and stories surrounding fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne. In his day, staying fit focused almost solely upon movement, muscle mass and clean nutrition. While these remain...
Marketing for Personal Trainers
Blog articles and tips on marketing for personal trainers and fitness professionals written by other fitpros.
Beyond Anatomy: Preparing New Trainers to Tackle Common Client Questions
After receiving any nationally-recognized Personal Trainer Certification, most burgeoning fitness professionals feel prepared to take on the world…or at least their very first client. Seasoned...
Positive Body Image Marketing in Personal Training
For any fitness enthusiast interested in breaking into the fitness industry and become a personal trainer, unrealistic body ideals and a focus on weight loss or other body-centric goals flood social...
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...
Email Etiquette for Personal Trainers: How to Really Nail an Email
Email is so prevalent in modern life that it is largely taken for granted, but that doesn’t mean it should be underestimated. Each email you send is a document that represents you and your business.
How Personal Trainers Can Use Business Listings
Becoming a personal trainer involves more than just learning how to train clients--one also has to learn to navigate the business world. If you plan to open your own studio or work as an independent...
Developing a Website for Your Fitness Business: Questions to Ask
Creating a consistent and quality web presence is important whether you’re running an online, hybrid, or face to face fitness business. Developing a consistent look and feel as well as targeting...
The Up and Downsides of Social Media
Oh, social media, how I love and despise you in equal measure. Social media provides just as many benefits as it does barriers or downsides. Let's take a closer look at them both. Social Media...
Fit-fluencer Red Flags
One of the downsides of social media is the upcropping of the fitness influencer. These “trainers” grow in number of followers and scientific blunders by the day. It’s time we, as the pros, call out...
How to Start a Fitness Podcast
Podcasts are one of the quickest growing opportunities for fitness professionals to share their knowledge and expertise. Over 50% of Americans report listening to podcasts, and this number continues...