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“Hi, I'm Katie. I created this web site to share tips and experiences on starting a personal training business. Each page allows you to learn from other trainers and share your tips too!” (about me)


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Starting a Personal
Training Business

become a personal trainerThe only 100% Free resource for the Personal Training Community!

If you are considering becoming a personal trainer or starting a personal training business, our Step by Step Guides will lead you to success. Along the way you will learn from the experience of thousands of personal trainers who have successfully launched their own businesses.

So, Let's Get Started!

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Step 1 - Is Personal Training Right for Me?

starting a personal training businessIn Step 1 of our guide we evaluate personal training as a career option for you. We will answer questions like:

  • Do you have the qualities that make Trainers successful?
  • Can you handle working "Trainer hours"?
  • Do you want to work in a health club or run your own business?
  • How much money will you make?
  • How much will it cost to get started?
  • Can you handle the stress of starting a personal training business?
Your Result: Confidence in your new career decision.

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Step 2 - Get Certified

The most important asset of your new business is you.

So it pays to get trained and certified. But how do you decide between all the certification programs?

  • Compare the major certification programs
  • Online courses versus Workshops
  • Free Practice Exams and Study Tips
  • Trainer Recommended certification programs
  • Pass the Test with our Exam Prep Course

Your Result: You will be a Certified Personal Trainer.



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Step 3 - Get Ready to Run

personal trainerIn this step you will develop confidence in your new skills and prepare for starting a personal training business.

  • Build your exercise routines using our video tutorials
  • Learn from other Trainers
  • Practice on friends and family
  • Build your Confidence
Your Result: You will be ready to train clients.

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Step 4 - Launch your business

personal training businessWe start by determining if you are on the Employee Track or the Start your own Business Track. If you want to start by working for a gym or club, we will:

  • Build your resume
  • Target the Job you want
  • Prepare you for the Interview

Your Result: You Get the Job !

If you are starting a personal training business independently, together we will:

  • Develop your Business Plan
  • Create a Marketing Strategy
  • Determine your Budget
  • Find a suitable location for your business
  • Take care of legal and tax requirements
  • Find liability insurance
  • Acquire Software to automate your business
Your Result: Your Business Launches!

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Step 5 - Train Smarter

Personal training is a competitive industry. To grow your business you need to be smarter than the competition.

The most successful personal trainers are the ones who consistently provide high value services to their clients while maintaining a high level of communication between training sessions. While this is easy at first, it quickly becomes very challenging to do when you start adding more clients.

find a personal trainerI recognized that I needed better tools to help me provide benefits to my clients even when I am not around. So we developed the Complete Training System, our web based system that automates every facet of personal training.

 

  • It includes client assessment, medical, health and lifestyle screenings and automates the collection and storage of all your critical paperwork while reducing risk for you.
  • It automates the process of designing resistance, cardio, and flexibility programs for your clients.
  • It allows personal trainers to provide safe and risk-free nutritional guidance, meal planning, and calorie tracking for their clients.
  • And it’s a personalized web portal for every one of your clients, making it easy for them to track their progress, communicate with you, and book their next training session with you.
  • And a whole lot more features You can Explore for Free!


The Complete Training System opens up new revenue streams for personal trainers.

You can add high value nutritional services and online training. You can charge your clients a fee for these services or use them to set you apart from your competition.

Your Result: More Value for your Clients, Loyal Customers for You


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Not Sure Where to Start?

Take our three minute Video Tour or start at Step 1 and just follow the onscreen navigation. I will take you through the guide one page at a time. But if you want to see what's coming next or skip ahead, review our entire program in our sitemap.



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