In the last article we talked about the different fitness niches that are out there. Although it was a fairly comprehensive list, it doesn’t include every niche out there. There would just be too many. Hopefully, though, it will give you a good idea of what niche you’d like to specialise in. But before you choose…
PT Niches Part 1: A comprehensive list of fitness niches
Choosing a niche for your Personal Training business is a great way to differentiate yourself in the large market and grow a trusted brand in a smaller market that you can dominate. As a fitness professional you can’t simply be a Fitness Professional that does everything from teaching fitness to training athlete to massaging them…
How to Become a Spin Cycle Instructor
If you’ve ever taken an indoor cycling class, or commonly known as a spin class thanks to Spinning® brand that owns the term, you’ll probably be in awe at the fitness level of the instructor. The dedicated indoor cycling instructor will do around 4 classes per day, granted, they’re probably not going as hard as you in every…
8 tips to choosing the best online fitness program
With the World Wide Web, access to online fitness programs is becoming more and more popular, and the best part about it is you can get these workouts from the click of a button and start straight away in your very own home. Because there are so many programs out there it can be difficult…
Suspension Training: The advantages and disadvantages
As a fitness course provider, it is vital that we are keeping up to date with the latest industry trends. One of the more popular trends over the last decade has been the introduction of suspension training. Suspension training is considered a resistance based training method involving a system of ropes, straps and handles to…
How to run a Bootcamp
Whether you work full time in another industry, or work full time as a personal trainer, bootcamps are a great time-efficient way to engage a large group of clients, and earn an additional income. Outdoor services, such as bootcamps, account for 30% of the fitness market* as many clients would rather exercise outdoors than in…
Safe Exercise for Young Kids
If you’re a parent wanting to give your child a head start in their chosen sport, or you just want them to have a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to know how much activity they can handle. When children are still growing and developing, we need to be mindful of how much is too much, particularly…
Tips for Starting Your Personal Training Business
When you first start out as a Personal Trainer you may not have all your processes in order to run a business smoothly. This can be quiet overwhelming and you may find yourself not being consistent with all clients. In an attempt to avoid this, I have rounded up some of the processes that you’d…