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Onboarding New Clients Sets You and Them Up for Success

December 04, 2023 | by Kael Roberts in Business
The Importance of Onboarding New Clients

The initial sessions with a new client are vital for setting up long-term success in the client–personal trainer relationship. Follows these steps for onboarding new clients.

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How to Acquire New Clients—And Retain the Ones You Have

December 04, 2023 | by Daniel J. Green in Business
How to Acquire New Clients—And Retain the Ones You Have

Client acquisition and retention are the lifeblood of a long and rewarding career as a personal trainer. Learn effective strategies for finding new clients and keeping the ones you have.

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How to Get Started in Group Fitness in 5 Steps

December 04, 2023 | by Shannon Fable in Group Exercise
How to Get Started in Group Fitness in 5 Steps

These 5 steps begin with earning your certification and include everything from choosing your class formats to planning for future career growth. Follow these steps to thrive as a group fitness instructor.

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Personal Training 101: 5 Effective Relationship-building Strategies

November 17, 2023 | by Daniel J. Green in Business
Personal Training 101: 5 Effective Relationship-building Strategies

These five relationship-building strategies will help newcomers to the health and fitness industry attract and retain clients. Strategies include building empathy, connecting clients’ goals to their values and using the ACE Mover Method™.

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How to Protect Your Mental and Physical Health While Working From Home

November 17, 2023 | by Niki Campbell in Lifestyle Medicine
How to Protect Your Mental and Physical Health While Working From Home

Learn effective strategies for protecting your physical and mental health while working from home. These include establishing boundaries and taking wellness breaks throughout the day.

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