Did you know that 70% of people who start an exercise program drop out within the first two to three months? These are not good odds! It’s now widely accepted that the problem has nothing to do with the person but rather with the process. You see, most people who want to start exercising just start. …
Commitment – Results – Retention
It is clear that the road to retaining clients is all about results! When clients are seeing results they are more likely to stick around. In order to see results a big commitment needs to be made (from both you and your client)….so nationally ..the first step is for both of you to make a commitment and I…
Ways to Avoid The Summer Client Drought
As fitness professionals we all need ways to avoid the summer client drought. Here is a recent email that I sent out to me team reminding them of some of the things they can do to keep clients coming in during the summer! If you are regularly below 80% productivity, focus on just getting in…
LOVE Your Clients It PAYS Off!
If you LOVE Your Clients it really can pay off! Save Money: Keep Clients Did you know that business experts say that it’s 6x more expensive to get new clients than to keep the clients you have? It is true and outside of our consistently exceptional customer service and world class trainers I am always trying…
Overcoming Obstacles & Excuses – Week 5
We have made it through the majority of the excuses that your clients will try to use to get out of training with you. After reading these last two scenarios you will be armed with what you need to help your clients overcome these obstacles. Pretty soon your clients won’t even try to get out of workouts…
Overcoming Obstacles & Excuses – Week 4
Here we are at week 4 of our 5 week series on Overcoming Obstacles & Excuses. Remember, knowing how to get your clients or potential clients past these road blocks will keep them coming back for more. It is your job to ensure that they stick to the plan! My knees hurt so I can’t…
Overcoming Obstacles And Excuses – Week 3
I know that you have heard these excuses from your clients before. Read this week’s addition to my series on helping your clients overcome obstacles and excuses. Getting your clients past these excuses can be the key to getting them to invest in your services! I Hate exercise In the beginning, exercise may feel like…
Overcoming Obstacles And Excuses – Week 2
Hey Fit Pros, Here we are at week 2 of our 5 week Overcoming Obstacles and Excuses series. We hear these next two excuses over and over again! It is time to have a response that will help your clients get over these obstacles once and for all! I have no energy Those who exercise regularly know…
Overcoming Obstacles And Excuses – Week 1
Excuses, Excuses… As you all know all too well…Eighty percent of people still do not exercise consistently enough to enjoy any health benefits. And clients come up with a ton of excuses as to why they’re not sticking to the program. Over the next 5 weeks I am going to share the most common stumbling…
Group Fat Loss Program
Spring is here and people start thinking about shedding body fat in time for summer. So it’s a perfect opportunity to offer a Fat Loss program or Weight Loss challenge. At Northwest Personal Training, our Spring Weight Loss and Makeover program has been a huge winner both from a financial and a client success perspective….