As personal trainers and fitness instructors we are always trying to help our clients live their best lives. It is a good start that they come to see you and get moving on a regular basis, but how are they doing on other parts of their lives? I recently wrote a column on how to…
With kids going back to school, vacations ending, and clients getting back on track with their fitness routines, September is the prime month to cover fitness assessments, body comp testing, and to update training plans. Make sure both your group trainers/instructors and your personal trainers have the appropriate forms available to perform these assessments with…
It is common for group exercise numbers to be low during the summer months. This leaves more weight on the shoulders of group exercise instructors/personal trainers to hold our clients accountable to their fitness regimen. Remember….keeping your clients accountable for their exercise is YOUR JOB! Make sure you nudge clients if they are missing their…
Out of school does not need to mean out of shape! It’s typical at this time of year for our clients to struggle with trying to exercise with the kids home from school or trying to stick to a workout routine while at the summer cottage, the beach or out of town for summer holidays….
You can help your clients stay fast as they age! As trainers we know that as we age we lose about 7 pounds of muscle each decade and this loss is predominantly a loss in the number and size of fast twitch muscle fibers. These muscle fibers are the ones responsible for allowing an individual…
The number one reason people don’t exercise is because they complain they’re too busy. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time in a day to get everything done as people are juggling work, kids, social, personal tasks and more. Fortunately, that’s exactly what you specialize in right? Helping really busy people commit to their…
I am sure that you hear “I am just too busy to exercise” from your clients just like we do. It seems that most people in our society report they are busier than ever and are having a difficult time managing work, family, social, fitness and more. In fact, a self-reported lack of time is…
Do your clients tell you that they are “starving” after a workout? Mine tell me this all of the time, but I remind them that although a 30 minute workout will burn approximately 300 calories it can take just a few minutes to consume 300 calories. As you know some clients make the mistake of thinking…
The biggest surge in Fitness Club memberships is always January! After resolving to become more fit and healthy, many people will rely on the assistance of a health club to help get in shape. Unfortunately, according to IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sports Association, 35% of people who join a fitness club quit each year…
This holiday season is a good time to reflect on the people and things we are thankful for. Your clients might think you are crazy, but try reminding them of these 10 fitness things they should be thankful for…at the very least they will get a good laugh right?! And hopefully it will motivate them…
