It's often easy to get into a comfortable routine with our clients and our businesses that may even become complacency, taking for granted that our clients will continue to pay us month after month. In... View More
Most fitness entrepreneurs and independent fitness professionals know that the best way to communicate with their clients and reach more people is through email. If you have not yet stepped into the world... View More
The Evaluation Most personal trainers make the mistake of using the evaluation/assessment as the measurement session and then workout immediately following. The question is: how can you train someone you... View More
January 1 always seems to creep up on us. Whether you're an independent fitness trainer, a small business entrepreneur or president of a large national franchise, the first of January is one of the most... View More
If there is one thing that's true it's that personal trainers generally find it difficult to continually attract and find new clients. It doesn't have to be this way.First, you need to think about what... View More
We're already coming to the end of another year of business. Most entrepreneurs use this time to start laying out plans for next year, however, I believe that before embarking on a marketing strategy or... View More
PFP is pleased to announce the winner of the October/November Power Systems $100 giveaway:Dan McGovernPresident, Sport-RXCongratulations to Dan! Be on the lookout for more PFP promotions in the... View More
PFP is pleased to announce the winners of our 2011 Lebert Equalizer contest!In March, PFP subscribers who renewed were entered into a free drawing for one of two Lebert Equalizers -- a simple, portable,... View More
Fitness professionals often ask me how I attract new client leads and how I then convert and retain lifelong clients. I've created a simple formula that has worked for me and for other fitness professionals;... View More
How would you like to create an unending supply of social proof, dozens of raving fans and create several referral leads with very little effort? One of my top coaching clients has been doing something... View More
Whether it is your first employee or your hundredth, hiring a new team member is bound to be a decision that creates anxiety and often frustration. I have listed below a few of the most valuable lessons... View More
I've known for a long time that I've wanted to be in the fitness industry. I remember the first time my father took me to the gym at the age of 13. He showed me the squat rack and the dip bar and I was... View More
We know that our clients, as are each of us, are driven by results. Whether "results"ââ means weight loss, a decrease in inches, more energy, more confidence, running a race at record time,... View More
We've all had, or at some point will probably encounter, that one client who seems to resist any advice, contest every exercise, or question whatever program you have designed for them.It may seem ironic... View More
If you have taken the path of being both an entrepreneur and working fitness professional, you probably realized very quickly that the demands of managing and growing a business and being your own boss... View More
(If you missed Part 1 inthe July-August issue of PFP, check it out here)A famousphilosopher once said, "Quality is not an act, it is a habit." Withthat habit of quality, one must "inspect" what they "expect."In... View More
Did you ever hear the analogy of the shoemaker with holes inhis shoes? ...or the dentist with bad teeth?Too often professionals find themselves too busy taking careof their businesses and their clients... View More
C ontrary to popular belief,the best fitness marketing systemsare not just about running Facebook ads or doing "Deal oftheDay" promotions.Don't get me wrong -- on my blog alone I give away and teachseveral... View More
We live in a country obsessed with weight! The statistics show that two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese with nearly one-third falling into the obese category. As personal trainers, you see... View More
IN an industry with no state licensure and no trueregulation over certifications, any and everyonecan seemingly become a personal trainer.For most companies, an exercise science degreeis not required and,... View More