The Power of Personal Training at Home

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The Power of Personal Training at Home

• ByAshlee Fraser

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Health Benefits of Personal Training

• Increased sense of well-being
• Improved muscle tone
• Reduced body fat
• Increased metabolism

• Weight loss
• Improved self-esteem and self-image
• Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

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Gym Membership
Personal Training
Versus

• One- on- one training
• High level of qualification
• Personalized program
• Mobile training available
• Regular client contact
• Constant available equipment
• Motivation for client
• Flexible schedule for client

• One on one training addl charge
• Trainer qualification varies from gym to gym
• Normally clients all given same routine, not
  specific to individual
• Equipment not always available
• Some gyms try to motivate, but dont have too
• Gyms have set open and closing times

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Questions to ask the client?

• Do they have clearance from their doctor?
• Have they exercised before, if so what do they
  like?
• What are their short term goals?
• What are their long term goals?
• Get base line measurements (BP, HR, cholesterol,
  body composition, weight etc)
• How do they stay motivated the best?

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Equipment Needed by the Client
Any Type of Cardio Equipment
Free weights
Weighted ball
Exercise Ball
Weight Bench
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What the Personal Trainer Needs

• Certification by accredited organization
• (ACSM, ACE, AFAA)
• Body Fat Caliper
• Tape Measure
• Personable Attitude
• Willingness to change

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Equipment of the Personal Trainer

• Exercise Clothing
• Body Fat Caliper
• Tape Measure
• Clip Board
• Notebook
• Stop Watch

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What makes personal training at home more
beneficial?

• Client will be more comfortable
• Easier to fit into schedule for both client and
  trainer
• Build a better relationship with the client

• Easier to sustain a longer lasting relationship
• Client will stay more motivated
• Better negotiation of price for the sessions

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How to work the fee structure

• Depending on qualifications, most hourly rates
  are between 25-100 an hour
• May be able to barter with the client
• Pay per session
• Pay for a package of sessions and offer a
  discount (Buy 3 sessions, get one free)
• Receive a discount or free session with a new
  client referral

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