All Personal Trainers...

[Kcm3000]

how do you get clients. I work out of multiple gyms, and I train clients at there homes.

But the big question is how do you tie the knot from "are you interested in personal training" - "how many sessions would you like"....

Do you randomly ask the fat person on the street. Is your reputation so high that people demand your service.

Also
Do you sell little extras, notebooks, lifting straps, protein supps etc...

 

[BOOMSHAKER]

I personally don't sell anything to my clients. But never be hesitant of passing out a business card here and there. If your current clients mention they have a spouse or sisters or brothers don't be afraid to ask them if they would be interested in some quality personal training too! Best time for me to pass out a few cards is when I am at the supermarket. People want to make the best choices in foods and so when you pass them a card you are basically complimenting them on their food choices. Say something like "hey if you ever wanted to take your good health or fitness to a new level to compliment your food choices please give me a call". And offer a free workout, that I find is the best deal closer right there.

Also if you happen to be in a store where they sell fitness equipment, like Kmart, Sears, or where ever. If there are people byuing fitness stuff, offer them a free in home workout with their new purchase. And you will soon be on your way to more clients. Hope this helps some.

 

[frederick]

personal training...

I work out of 1 very small gym and my home as well. I train people as an interest, not as a sole money maker, so our goals are probably different. I also teach circuit training classes.
So I use client testimonials and post that on the website from time to time and dispaly them throughtout the gym in proper areas. Clients of mine are also great about telling others of their success and how much more focused they are when in my class or in one-on-one training. One girl has lost 60 pounds in 6 months, and everyone sees her success, and then asks what she's doing.
I also have access to all member's files, so I target those members that have professional jobs, i.e. "make great money". I simply ask them if they are satisfied with what they are doing and then explain how I could help them further their success. Also, being that I'm in a small community, everyone knows everyone's business, so I usually know who has a big wedding coming up or a class reunion, or the like. I'm sure you know taht there are many out there who simply exercise based on events coming up in their futures. I simply approach them and ask them if they what to make sure to reach their goals by that target date. I don't do flyers, no ads in papers.
I also target teens that want to prepare for sports, and I develope sport specific classes and personal training, depending on their age and ability. This is the easiest by far, as all kids what to add mass, run a faster 40 time, get a D1 scholarship, etc. If you can get just one kid, the others will want it as well. Just like when a kid gets an Xbox360, Hollister sweatshirt, or whatever, they all want it.

 

[joe4fsu]

IMO and experience... networking both at the gym, work, and friends is the best thing you can do to start out... word of mouth will build your clients after you get a few...

If I was going to hire one.. I would let me tell him how many sessions I want... get that first session in... if you are good, they will ask when they want to see you again

 

[Kcm3000]

those are some good thoughts. i like the whole supermet approach.

anyone do any small group training and make good money at it. more and more people now a days want to train with a prtner for the discounted rate, which is all good.

also does anyone go to any big businesses and train multiple people in their building. im looking to get corporate accounts hiring other trainers and doing alot of online training. suggestions would be helpful thansk

 

[frederick]

My circuit training is group training. It's great . I do a class of 4 people, and they seem accountable to each other, which helps sustain my business. And yes it is cheaper for them, which is key considering the current economy.

As far as corporations go, we go to their place of business to hold a meeting, and discuss the gym in detail, from memberships, to personal training, and group fitness classes. We offer a corporate price on all of it, that is if enough of them sign up. In the very least, we always have a few join the gym as members. This might not initally help you with personal training, but their membership helps keep the doors open, which gives you a place to continue to work out of. It also helps you because they have now meet you, so when they join the gym, you are the one they will go to for advice, and that is when you can continue to offer your services.

 

[bigraf]

For starters it's a good idea if your a ramping trainer to work "in house" at a nice gym just keep in mind that they will pretty much pimp you for more then half your paycheck, but this will give you a large pool of succesful people who are unfit to market your trade. What's great about working at at prominent health club is that the sales advisors will match you with members and it's your job to sell yourself. What works great once you have them infront of you is listen to what they have been doing wrong in the past six months and let them know how your periodised 3-6 month program which includes detailed diet, cardio, supplement, and training routine will take the guess work out of reaching their dream body. I personally would gaurantee that they see results granted that they do their part when your not with them. Second I would offer the client a complimentary training session to gauge their strengths and weaknesses followed by passive stretching, and immediatley after go for the Kill, I mean sale. Once you build a nice client base you can just move them to a private gym and expand your bussines by special ads online (x-mas special by 6 get 2 free + detailed nutriton guide)etc.,in the paper, and every other way you can get yourself out there. It's all a numbers game!

 

[blackhole2]

Go to offices close to the gyms that your work with ad say that you are a trainer interested in giving them a free seminar.

Go there with hand outs and cards, collect information of the people coming to the seminar.

Give 2 or 3 free seminars (less than 1 hour) generally 30 min with question/answer at the end.

One week after the seminars send a collective e-mail and call the people offering them a deal like 24 sessions with a discount paid in 3 installments or in 6 monthly without discount.

Don't give free sessions! It is your work therefore give value to it.

For the people that ask for discounts train them for 30 min and charge 75% of a regular session; they are the type that will try to stiff you for anything and probably will not renew.


I have never net a person that got a trainer on the net.