Personal Trainer Growth and Development

Check the COVID status of your clients in one scan

Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

COVID Pass Integration: New Club Access System for the COVID Vaccination Certificate

Infection rates are rising, access rules are strengthening. With Virtuagyms club access system, you will be prepared.

Dec 6, 2021 -

Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

FitNation 2021 - Highlights and Key Learnings

Take a look at the highlights and key learnings from FitNation 2021, the event for fitness entrepreneurs worldwide!

Nov 26, 2021 -

How to find and recruit gym staff and personal trainers for your fitness business?

Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

Attract the Right Talent for Your Gym Business

It's a jobseeker's market - discover the science behind finding the perfect hire for your gym!

Nov 18, 2021 -

How do you get your clients motivated to work out?

Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

Keeping your Clients Motivated this Autumn

Gym motivation is hard to come by in autumn, but with the right tools and home gym workout plan your clients will stay happy and engaged!

Oct 26, 2021 -

Top tips to use TikToK for your fitness business

3 Tips for How to Use TikTok for Your Fitness Business

You don't have to be a fitness influencer to use succesfully TikTok for your fitness business. Discover how to grow your online reach with these tips!

Oct 22, 2021 -

How do I get my client to do online workouts?

Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

5 Tips to Promote Your New Digital Offering to Your Clients

An online offering is a must to attract new clients, but how do you get your whole client base on board? We share 5 top tips!

Oct 8, 2021 -

How do you find the right fitness mix for your gym?

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The Ultimate Fitness Mix For Your Gym

Attract new clients with a fitness mix. Discover the advantages of an outdoor and online offering for your gym and clients.

Sep 15, 2021 -

Future-proof your fitness business by making wearables a part of your hybrid business model

Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

Wearables As a Long-Term Hybrid Business Strategy

As digital and real-life are more intertwined than ever, it’s up to fitness operators to maximize on the digital habits of their clients and integrate wearables into their long-term hybrid strategy.

Sep 15, 2021 -

Why is online community important for the best gym experience?

Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

How to Build Outstanding Fitness Experiences

Tom Skyrme tells all about the importance of personalization, hybrid business models, and why building outstanding fitness experiences is essential.

Aug 23, 2021 -

46 min

How do you to generate the best leads for your gym?

Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

Effective Lead Generation for Gyms

Steffie Bryant from GymSales Software shares her insights about how to effectively generate leads as a gym, prospecting leads, and the importance of touchpoints.

Jul 20, 2021 -

43 min

Financial Planning for a Successful Personal Training Business

Starting a personal training business requires more than just knowledge about fitness. You obviously also need to start considering finances and management. It's time to do the math and calculate your costs and pricing to estimate possible profit and start a structured and efficient business. The last thing you want is to destroy your dreams because of poor budgeting!

Jun 21, 2021 -

Learn what not to do if you want to retain your gym member longer

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Top 10 Retention Strategies to Avoid

Dr. Paul Bedford, also known as the fitness industry's very own Retention Guru, joins us to shine a light on the top 10 retentions strategies to avoid!

Jun 11, 2021 -

48 min

Retain clients and attract new members by adding value to your gym membership

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How to decide on gym membership pricing when reopening

The pandemic left many fitness businesses struggling financially. So what's the best pricing strategy for gym memberships without losing your clients and attracting new ones?

May 27, 2021 -

8 min

Public health and fitness are a political issue

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Ageism and politics in the fitness industry

David Minton talks about how he sees the road back to normal, as well as the role of politics within fitness, and ageism in the industry.

May 25, 2021 -

32 min

Raise awareness about your online classes

7 ways to promote livestream classes and workout videos online

Livestream classes and online workout videos are the perfect tools to engage with your fitness community. Learn how to promote your business on social media.

May 19, 2021 -

How do you make sure your client’s digital data is safe?

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5 Tips To Keep Your Client's Data Safe

We rode a wave of digitization during the pandemic, but with big data comes big responsibility. How do you keep your client's data and your fitness business safe?

May 17, 2021 -

What are the best communication tools and strategies for fitness businesses?

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Effective Communication Tips And Strategies For Gyms

The need for clear communication for fitness providers has never been more important: both for clients and teams. Discover the top tips for an effective communication strategy for your gym!

May 11, 2021 -

What is the best way to make your older clients feel comfortable in your gym again?

Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

How to get your older clients back into the gym

They are the most frequent gym-goers, but older clients might be the most reluctant to return to in-facility fitness after COVID and recent rapid digitization. Here's how to welcome them back!

May 5, 2021 -

Support your peers with the best possible leadership

How To Become The Best Leader For Your Business

Lindsey Rainwater talks about personal branding, creating a culture of success and empowering your team - everything you need to become the best leader for your business!

Apr 26, 2021 -

45 min

The Secret to Being the Ultimate Personal Trainer

Meet James Lorey and Aaron McCulloch from Your Personal Training UK and get insider tips on how to be a successful personal trainer.

Apr 12, 2021 -

49 min

7 Ways Personal Trainers Can Increase Client Motivation

Have you ever had trouble finding the inspiration to motivate your clients? We’ve collected some of the best ways to help you increase client motivation.

Apr 1, 2021 -

What is the role of technology in fitness coaching?

Personal Training in Today’s Consumer Market

Carl Smith of Concept Fitness Consultancy shares his insights on the role of tech when it comes to the future of personal training.

Mar 8, 2021 -

How Much Do Personal Trainers Make In The USA, UK, and Spain? (Salary Guide)

Are you thinking about starting your personal training career? Learn more about varying personal trainer salaries in the USA, UK, and sunny Spain.

Mar 4, 2021 -

Here's how you can use data to improve your gym or fitness service

Use Tech to Reinvent Your Fitness Business With Ted Vickey

Delve into the wonderful world of facts and stats with Ted Vickey, President & CEO of FitWell, as he shares his new data-driven personal training model.

Feb 26, 2021 -

5 Proven Business Models for Personal Trainers

A clear and simple business model is a key factor to success for a personal training business. Here are 5 proven business models for personal trainers.

Feb 24, 2021 -

Gyms | Personal Trainer

How to Use a Content Calendar to Continuously Engage Gym Members

Creating a content calendar for your fitness clubs has many benefits. Discover how to set up a manage a content calendar for your gym.

Feb 17, 2021 -

Fitness Studio | Personal Trainer

How to engage clients for personal trainers

Top Client Engagement Strategies With Rike Aprea

In our latest webinar, fitness consultant Rike Aprea shares how to increase cash flow through upselling and ways to foster strong client relationships amid the pandemic.

Feb 5, 2021 -

3 min

Getting Into the Swing of Kettlebell Training With Steve Cotter

In this edition of FitNation's Lunch & Learn webinar, we spoke to world-renowned kettlebell instructor, Steve Cotter, about the ins-and-outs of kettlebell training.

Jan 22, 2021 -

Fitness Studio | Personal Trainer

From Will to Skill – Meet Our New Personal Training Mantra

Here's a round-up of what happened at FitNation's most recent and insightful webinar with Kevin Darby and Ben McDonald of DTS Fitness Education.

Jan 15, 2021 -

3 min

What's needed to start streaming fitness classes

Gyms | Personal Trainer

A Step-by-Step Guide to Live Stream Your Fitness Classes

If you’re looking to take your business online, here is our how-to guide to streaming online workouts. Take your workouts online!

Jan 12, 2021 -

11 min

Ultimate Guide For a Successful Outdoor Boot Camp Workout

Are you building a new outdoor boot camp workout? Here's your guide to starting a successful outdoor boot camp amid the pandemic.

Jan 7, 2021 -

Corporate Health | Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

The Politics of Fitness and Moving Towards Healthier Nations

With gyms closing their doors, it is undoubtedly challenging to keep people active. What can governments do to encourage healthier nations?

Dec 24, 2020 -

Sell More Memberships: Tips to Overcoming 8 Common Objections

Are you having trouble selling your gym memberships? Here you can find all the tips to overcome your client’s objections and sell more memberships.

Oct 15, 2020 -

Universal Athletic’s Sheldon McBee on Inspiring Clients While Building Your Brand

Master trainer extraordinaire Sheldon McBee shares with us how to be the best personal trainer you can be while growing your client base.

Oct 7, 2020 -

9 min

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7 important practices to help build a website for your fitness studio

For aspiring gym and fitness business owners, the number one must-have is a website - it will lead to a huge boost in sales and business growth. In this article, you'll learn about the five important practices of building a website for your fitness studio.

Sep 10, 2020 -