If you are thinking about getting started as a personal trainer, this article will provide some guidance to make the process a lot easier.
Whatever your situation is as a personal trainer, I want to share with you 6 easy ways for getting more personal training clients.
1. Shadow a Personal Trainer you respect
Find a great personal trainer who will let you “intern” for a few weeks/months so you can get your certification and get hands on experience. Added bonus, often the personal trainer is willing to help you get your first few clients to lighten her own load.
2. Attend a seminar hosted by one of the Certification Boards: IFPA, AFPA, AFAA, ACE, etc.
While this will cost you money, you can start earning your certification education credits
3. Start teaching group exercise classes at a gym that also has personal trainers on staff
Often it is easier to get into working for a gym by offering classes. You will get practical experience handling your future clients. The certifications accepted to teach classes are less expensive than those to become a full personal training. Try before you buy!
4. Get serious about a sport you really enjoy
This one throws folks, but it is my favorite way to get into personal training! First, you get to know potential future clients. Second, you develop your own skills in something you enjoy (running, hockey, rock climbing, yoga). Third, tie it all together, you develop the exact skills you need to create your own market niche: personal training for runners, personal training for hockey players, etc. Who would you go to if you wanted to get better at running? A personal trainer who knows all about running or a personal trainer who specializes in Olympic style weight lifting, it’s a no brainer!
5. If you can’t shadow a personal trainer, interview him!
Consider interviewing local personal trainers so you can learn what they consider the most important things for you to learn. Each trainer will have his own opinion. It is good to get multiple perspectives; there is no one right way to do it.
6. Use social media sites such as Facebook & Twitter
If you use social media. Here’s a good way to grab a few local clients. Announce your personal training program, challenges, and other products/services by tweeting about them and sharing the info on Facebook and see how many replies you get!
Conclusion
These are just 6 ways that you can use to get extra personal training clients (and make more money). Nothing happens by itself, you should treat your personal training business no different to how you would approach fitness.
Need Business Forms for Your Personal Training Business?
Get all The Fitness Business Forms You Need Here! You will never have to worry about not having the form you need again!