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,
I want to leave my answer short, direct,and simple.. You need PERSONAL Trainer’s insurance 1st, it will run you approx $185 yearly.. Then you have 2 real options, either you invest in equipment and load your car up for in-home Personal Training,, or you find a privately owned training studio in your local area which will let you train for an hourly fee.. That’s your only 2 real options… If you want to be taken serious you don’t want to be sneaking around the corners of “Planet Pizza” or some other commercial gym training in the shadows..
Best wishes,
Shawn/ ELITE FITNESS
You are completely entitled and legally covered if you have insurance to train private clients at any gym they can’t cancel your membership.