Starting a Personal Training Business

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Step 1:
Is Personal Training
Right for Me?

Step 2:
Get Certified

Step 3:
Get the Job

Step 4:
Launch Your Business

Step 5:
Expand Your Income

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Starting a Personal
Training Business

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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!

Step 1 - Is Personal Training Right for Me?

starting a personal training business In 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.

Step 2 - Get Certified

personal training 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 trainer In 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.

Step 4 - Launch your business

personal training business We 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!

Step 5 - Working with Clients

find a personal trainer With all the distractions of starting a personal training business, it is easy to lose focus on your clients. This section helps you form good habits and practices.

Converting Prospects to Clients
The Initial Consultation
Forms, waivers, and worksheets
Developing the training plan
The Client's first session
Ongoing Communication with your clients

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.