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First, you need to make sure that you have a quality product to offer. Training online is a lot of work if its done properly. I train very few clients online and the ones I do, I have worked with in person in the past. Perhaps online wellness coaching would be more appropriate. Do it for the clients, not the extra income.
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I would have to agree with Stephen and Susan. Online or virtual training can be a very intense experience for both yourself and potential clients. If you want to " get your feet wet" in the format you can try the Sharecare virtual coaching program or something similar. Or go for the gusto and pursue a fully accredited coaching certification like a Wellness or Integral Coach and first develop your coaching skills. Then, having some real coaching experience under your belt - transition to an online format when you feel ready. Nothing will ever beat the personal touch benefit of face to face coaching or training but virtual methods can be a great supplement to current client programs. Being a professional dancer as well as a coach and trainer I use Facebook and Skype to "train" my current clients when I or they are on travel. The possibility exists, but like Susan asked, you just have to decide what depth of coaching you want to offer and why?
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LaTahsa's response gives you the most specific info. Susan and Stephan pose some important questions. I don't know that there is a database that directly answers your specific question. IDEA could be a good resource.
After many years in the industry I suggest that you speak with your legal counsel to determine your potential exposure from offering your personal training expertise online.
Take care, good luck.
After many years in the industry I suggest that you speak with your legal counsel to determine your potential exposure from offering your personal training expertise online.
Take care, good luck.
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I agree with Stephen that online 'wellness coaching' may be what you're interested in here. With online personal training, the key is COMMUNICATION. The client that you're communicating with must be CLEAR on the exercise prescription that you're giving them so that they perform it correctly, get results, and more importantly don't get injured. It's for those reasons that, like Stephen, I usually reserve this type of training for a client that I've already been working with in-person, and who understands my methods and terminology. Because exercise performance and technique is so very 'technical,' it can be difficult. Whereas online or telephone wellness consultations may not have the same level of technical components to it, and therefore may lend itself better to this type of off-site arrangement.
Definitely something worth thinking about. I wish you success and good luck whichever way you decide to go.
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com
Definitely something worth thinking about. I wish you success and good luck whichever way you decide to go.
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com
