To run a successful personal training business, you need to increase your client base by closing more sales. Personal training certification, and the related courses, should have prepared you for designing workout plans and advising clients on good nutrition and the best exercises. However, it may not have prepared you for the grueling, but necessary, sales aspect of the job.
A personal training boot camp is often a 4 week course with specific intentions of having fun and intense cardio workouts. As a personal trainer, this is a good way for you to build your business. People who wish to improve their health and make a lifestyle change require a push to get started on a positive fitness regime.
Marketing is the key to running any successful personal training business. People can’t inquire about your services without first knowing you exist.
The “best” is such a loaded word when it comes to personal training certifications. The NCAA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) is by far the most recognized and valued accreditation body out there when it comes to personal training. But there are a multitude of colleges and trade schools that provide personal training degrees, diplomas and certifications, which are often accredited by the government (more times than not by the state the school is in).
The most respected training certifications in the industry would arguably be the following:
NASM- National Academy of Sports Medicine, ACSM- American College of Sports Medicine, NSCA- National Strength and Conditioning Association
Whether you want to hire one or go into business for yourself you must be aware of the specific things that a personal trainer should know to train clients safely and effectively. While this article is written for the person wants to be a personal trainer, it will also help anyone seeking to hire one.
