REAL
WORLD
PT
ALANA COOMER
ONLINE COACH
QLD
A SNAPSHOT OF HOW TODAY’S PERSONAL
TRAINERS ARE WORKING, LIVING AND SHAPING
THEIR CAREERS
What’s your business called?
Abs By Alana. You can check us out at absbyalana.
com and instagram.com/absbyalana and facebook.
com/absbyalana
How long have you been a PT?
Just over 2 years.
Are you full time or part time?
This is my full time job.
What made you decide to become a trainer?
I have been competing in bodybuilding shows as a
bikini/fitness competitor since 2016. Before long,
this passion became a lifestyle. Now I am a personal
trainer/online coach who aims to instil as many people
as possible with the level of confidence and selfesteem
that competing has allowed me to build.
Do you specialise?
In addition to being a personal trainer, I am also an
ISSN-qualified sports nutritionist. I specialise in
providing clients with a structured program and
personalised macronutrients using a flexible dieting
approach to achieve their goals.
Do you have a signature style of training?
Resistance training is my signature style.
How many hours do you train clients for
each week?
I no longer work face-to-face hours at a gym, since
my online coaching business grew. I now work with
hundreds of women all around the world, which keeps
me very busy!
How many hours do you spend working on
your business?
I am guilty of over-working due to loving my job so
much! Sometimes I find myself working 12+ hour
days, but I am trying to improve my work/life balance.
My job is certainly my passion!
What hours do you work?
My official working hours are 9am-6:30pm, but I
am available to my clients 24/7 should they have
any questions.
What do you do in any downtime during
the day?
In my downtime I love to train. This is my opportunity
to switch off. I also enjoy taking my sausage dog Arnie
for walks to get some fresh air!
What are your rates?
Pricing is available on my website through
downloading a client information pack at absbyalana.
com/online-coaching
What do you do in terms of your
ongoing education?
Since attaining my Certificate IV in Personal Training, I
have undergone further study in nutrition to expand my
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