Where do new Personal Trainers train if independent?
It is me again…with a different question this time.
My personal training business now that I’ve officially launched is taking off a bit quicker than I envisioned (this is a good thing i know!). However, I’m not versed nor thought about this one little issue – WHERE do I train my clients. For example, I have a potential client interested in training with me. She has no gym affiliation (and even if she did not sure I could come in as a guest to train her?). I have affiliations with two gyms, one that one even allow for outside guests (it is a private gym i use for myself solely) and I do have a membership to Planet Fitness. Am I allowed to bring a “guest” as my client if I have the black card membership? It looks like I will end up with a couple clients right off the bat (again didn’t see this coming this fast!) and now in a panic to figure out where the heck do I train them. I can do some bodyweight/basic training outside at my house (i have a large private yard) but I need a facility to be based out of. Recommendations would be hugely appreciated! THANK YOU!!! (again)
Hi Rachel,
We all should have such problems – great job! I do the majority of my training with people in their homes. But I do train a few clients in one of the large chain gyms – I know the people there & they overlook it, but we won’t get into that! But a lot of private (mom & pop) gyms/studios offer deals to trainers. A friend of mine owns a gym in my area & charges trainers an additional $99 per month (flat fee – regardless of the # of clients) – on top of the regular monthly membership fee. Their client must also be a member. It’s a win-win for everybody. Those deals are out there, you just have to find them.
Paul Thomas
www.homeworkoutguy.com
You are completely entitled and legally covered if you have insurance to train private clients at any gym they can’t cancel your membership.