“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” This is a quote that every Personal Trainer should keep in mind. Remember, it is important to take care of yourself. It is the only way you can give your clients what they need to succeed. It will allow YOU to succeed as well!…
The American College of Medicine recently released a report of the Top New Fitness Trends for 2019. Do you offer these options for your clients/members? Our clients are looking for variety, quality and accountability. Keep things interesting and they will keep coming back for more….
Last week I reviewed the big picture attributes and commitments you need 1in order to run a successful fitness business. The next step is ensuring that you have a strong enough foundation to sustain all of the business you wish to create! If you haven’t taken the time to hash out these 5 things for your business…now…
I have written on numerous topics in this blog related to running a highly successful and profitable personal training business, and today I want to help you take a step back and review the big picture. Whether you are just starting out or if you have been at it for years, these are the…. ……Simple…
Hey fit pros… have you ever been to the IHRSA Convention? It is the best place to learn from and interact with other fitness business owners and managers. Remember, you can only stay on top of your game if you know what is going on in the industry and continue to learn the best ways…
Three different colleagues that I know had to close down their Personal Training businesses recently. It’s so disheartening because our world needs more world-class personal training businesses to help our communities commit to their health and fitness programs. I’ve found that most businesses struggle because they don’t understand best business practices and they don’t have…
Here at Northwest Personal Training & Fitness Education we have quite a lengthy apprenticeship program that helps us decide if a potential new hire will be an asset to our team and a good match for our team. Once that process is complete and the new personal trainer has accepted the offer, and employee agreement…
Some Sad Facts About Gym Goers: Only 20% of people who are members of a typical gym actually use their membership. Most large fitness clubs operate on a pure volume model and have 8000+ members. Because only twenty percent of their members actually use the facility, they can keep their rates lower because they actually…
Group Training sounds like a smart idea on paper, but how do you structure programs and sessions for a group of people with all different fitness levels, needs and goals? And what results can clients expect with only 1/3 to 1/4 of the attention they would normally get from a private trainer? Although programming for…
It is the unfortunate truth that many small businesses fail and so many times before they have even had a chance to start! The fitness industry is no exception. Throughout my years of consulting….I have found that a lack of leadership can be one of the main reasons that fitness businesses struggle. Whether or not…
