You got through the 1st major hurdle got yourself certified as a personal trainer. The next step is to become successful, but that begs the question, how do we do that? As a newly certified personal trainer, you may not have a lot of clients to train initially. There are many behaviors that contribute to [...]
You get the itch to help others through a career in fitness. You start to do your research only to feel overwhelmed with the information out there. You learn there are different certifications, they all sound the same, they have different pricing, structures, formats and locations. The more you search, the harder the answer can [...]
You took that step and got your personal training certification. Now you're wondering what's next? One of the greatest benefits of personal training is the flexibility to approach it however you want. As a personal trainer, you can decide to work in commercial, private, and/or online. Within each area, there are many opportunities for a [...]
Do you ever feel like a fraud or an imposter? Imposter syndrome is a common experience, often amplified by not understanding its origins. For many fitness professionals, especially those just starting out, feelings of inadequacy, doubt, fear, and anxiety can be overwhelming. It can affect client acquisition, closing of sales and lacking results. Imposter syndrome [...]
The barrier of entry into the fitness field is quite small compared to many other jobs. In fact, a recognized accredited personal training certification is all you need to get started. Getting into the field is the easier part, becoming successful is much harder. Becoming certified is different than being qualified. Before even considering in-person [...]
In the ever changing and dynamic world of personal training, success isn't solely about counting reps and showing people how to exercise. It's about utilizing an eclectic holistic approach that encompasses not just physical fitness but also professionalism and punctuality. Unfortunately, amidst the focus on exercise programs, three fundamental aspects are often overlooked: being present, [...]
The fitness industry is infamous for its notoriously quick pace of innovation. Jazzercise took the industry by storm in the '80s; Richard Simmons caught the attention of daytime television in the '90s. In the 2000's Yoga, spin classes, circuit workouts, and kettlebell training earned their places in regularly scheduled fitness classes, while the 2010s saw [...]
We love connecting with people who are passionate about fitness! No one ever asks about getting certified as a personal trainer without some kind of meaningful experience leading them to consider making fitness their career. What’s amazing is how many different types of experiences lead people to make that leap. If you’ve ever thought you [...]
