REAL WORLD PT
BEK STRACHAN PT & STUDIO OPERATOR QLD
A SNAPSHOT OF HOW TODAY ’ S PERSONAL TRAINERS ARE WORKING , LIVING AND SHAPING THEIR CAREERS
What ’ s your business called ?
How long have you been a PT ?
I started taking on one-on-one clients full time at the end of 2014 .
Are you full time or part time ?
Full time ! Between running classes , taking one-onone sessions , and running the business , I have my hands very full , and I love it !
What made you decide to become a trainer ?
My two favourite things are fitness and helping people achieve more than they ever thought they could . Something really special happens when a group of people are put in a room together with the right music , encouragement and motivation . Playing a part in this is such an honour .
Do you specialise ?
The Raw by Bek ( RBB ) studio and workouts are HIITbased because it ’ s the most effective way to train ! We incorporate strength , core , stretch and balance into our workouts as well , creating a well-rounded , effective workout program .
Do you have a signature style of training ?
All RBB classes are HIIT-to-the-beat based . Every workout is pre-choreographed to music to help motivate people to work harder , have more fun , and get big results .
How many hours do you train clients for each week ?
I teach up to 14 classes per week , and do about the same in personal training sessions .
How many hours do you spend working on your business ?
So many , but I love it ! If I had to put a number on it , it would probably be around 30 .
What hours do you work ?
I arrive at the studio at 4:45am each morning , and am on the gym floor until about 11am . Then I move into ‘ working on the business ’ mode until about 7pm each night , often later .
What do you do in any downtime during the day ?
My hobby was always exercise , so the fact it is now my job is such a privilege . However , I do also love to go for long walks , listen to podcasts , and cook big healthy dinners . It ’ s a time when my phone is put away , and I can really zone out .
How much do you charge ?
Our RBB memberships starts at $ 40 / week and oneon-ones start at $ 60 / session .
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