Menopause 
As a trainer going through peri menopause I am not as lean as I used to be. My waist isn't as small and I am not as firm. I am not So "obviously" fit. …

New Trainer with a few questions 
Where would you place the client primary goal in the exercise regimen? How many exercises would you allocate to the client's primary goal? How many …

Some clients always late paying for sessions. 
How do you handle if clients, once they run out of sessions keep forgetting to pay. They are with me for years. I do not have to worry getting paid, …

Personal Trainers - What are the advantages/disadvantages of being independent? 
I'm just curious what all of you think or thought about when you were considering moving from working for a gym (chain or studio) to working as an independent …

What clients want Vs. that I believe they need 
I have been a trainer for about 8 years and one of my biggest struggles still lingers. I'm sure we all have clients that come in and want you to just really …

I need to hire a couple of trainers full time. 
I am having trouble finding a source for4 finding Trainers. I have exhausted my client base to find what I want. Anyone with Ideas will be very graciously …

New Personal Trainers 
I am an experienced Fitness Coach. I am currently looking for new Fitness Trainers who may be struggling to establish themselves in the industry. I …

Personal Trainer Software 
I am looking for software to create workouts, plan diets, track progress, manage my schedule. What is the best one's out there?

Member at one gym, training classes at another competitive gym... 
I live in a small town. The gym I have membership at has childcare, which is huge for me as I have a 3 year old. They are highly competitive and have …

independent trainer NY sales tax 
hi i own a personal training gym in new york city , i have found out that i must pay new york city sales tax. my question is this : i allow independent …

Do you charge extra for designing workouts for your clients? 
Quick snapshot of my business, I left a big box gym in November of 2014 to start my own business. We offer mobile physical therapy and mobile and in …

How do you create client workouts? 
I have been a personal trainer for 14 years but only went "full-time" with it a year ago. I create a new workout for my clients each session because I …

Building a home gym 
I am getting whip lash by reading everything about gym floors, like...to do tiles vs roll, 3/8" is fine or nothing less than 1" will do, put the rubber …

Personal trainer business coach 
Hi Does anyone know a good and trust worthy business coach for personal trainer?

Personal Trainer Equipment Issues 
I recently started my own personal training company for in- home or on location training. I have a few clients already and things are looking good. My …

Abs Training 
Good Day, my name is Mariette, I am a personal trainer for 2 years now. I have a client that I struggle to help. Her body is in good shape, but she …

Client Assessment Requirements 
Hi Guys, I am a part-time self employed personal trainer and Boot Camp instructor and have been for about a year and a half. I am insured and make sure …

Dealing with Difficult Clients 
I have a client that I am training who has recently had rotator cuff surgery, so she can not do exercises that require her to lift her arms over her head …

record keeping 
What is the most effective way to keep all of your clients organized as far as paperwork goes. Do I need a notebook for each one? Or should I have everything …

Am I too Fat to be a Personal Trainer? 
I am an overweight Personal Trainer! I am struggling with opening an at home business because of my weight. This has never taking away the passion I …

Where Should You Trainer Your Clients? 
I currently PT out of the YMCA and USF. I am wanting to know if I have clients that are referred to me to train and are willing to pay me, how do I find …

New Trainer: Start my own business or work for a gym? 
I know this sounds like I'm putting the cart before the horse. My original plan was to get certified and get a job at a gym. But I'm just so appalled at …

How to Find a Personal Trainer to Shadow 
I got my cert. about 1 year ago through AFPA but I do not feel as if I could actually go out and train someone. I'm feeling like I am missing a part of …

Mastering the squat 
I have a client who is 30 lbs. overweight and cannot execute a squat. She cannot lower her glutes enough so continues to move forward with knees over the …

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No Weight Loss? 
I have a substantial client base, but regardless of what I do with some clients, they are not experiencing weight loss. I have studied nutrition, my sessions …

Can I Work 2 Jobs as a Personal Trainer? 
Hi, I'm just certified and decided to work first as an employee for a chain or so to get more experience and confidence before launching my own business …

Personal Trainer Safety Concerns 
Do any PTs ever worry about their personal safety in regards to in-home personal training? It seems like you are putting yourself in a vulnerable position …

Do you have your clients sign a commitment contract? 
Do you have your clients sign a "letter of intent" or some kind of contract. I recently started a personal training business, I have 5 clients, but should …

Programs for different clients using 1RM testing 
Can someone please tell me where I could find more info on prescribing a fitness plan using data obtained for a client using 1RM test? I can find a lot …

Personal Trainer Survival Tips 
With lots of talk about recession in the news, many new personal trainers are worried about their businesses. Will their clients cut back? How do we …