May 4 2012
When many of us get started in the fitness industry, we are ambitious to work with anyone who will let us train them or who will pay for our services. But there will likely come a point in your career... View More
April 15 2012
I recently was inspired by a feature I read about Lauren Bush Lauren (granddaughter of former President George H.W. Bush, niece of former President George W. Bush and married to fashion designer Ralph... View More
April 1 2012
The day-to-day regimen of training clients usually leaves few hours in the day to focus on finding new business. As a fitness professional, especially if you work in a gym, it may be easy to fall into... View More
March 19 2012
A fitness boot camp business, like most businesses in several respects, is often easier to start than to sustain. You can market to new clients and get them excited and committed for that first program... View More
March 4 2012
Just 40 years ago, lifting weights was considered taboo and borderline moronic. Football linemen were actually discouraged from lifting weights because the notion was that by gaining muscle they would... View More
Feb. 17 2012
If you haven't ever heard of the term "BHAG," you should consider adding the acronym to your vocabulary and your business plan. BHAG, or Big Hairy Audacious Goal, was coined by Jim Collins who has authored... View More
Feb. 4 2012
A fitness boot camp business, like most businesses in several respects, is often easier to start than to sustain. You can market to new clients and get them excited and committed for that first program... View More
Jan. 20 2012
A common frustration I frequently hear from fitness professionals is that they either don't know how much to charge their clients or they are afraid to increase prices out of fear of losing business. Many... View More
Jan. 3 2012
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
Dec. 27 2011
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
Dec. 2 2011
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
Nov. 18 2011
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
Nov. 18 2011
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
Nov. 6 2011
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
Oct. 25 2011
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
Oct. 17 2011
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
Sept. 30 2011
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
Sept. 15 2011
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
Sept. 2 2011
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
Aug. 17 2011
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
