REAL WORLD PT
CORINNE BLIGHT PT , GFI & NUTRITION COACH NSW
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 ?
Just over seven years . I ’ ve also been a Group Fitness Instructor , as well as a Nutrition and Health Coach , for nearly three years .
What made you decide to become a trainer ?
Because I love fitness , I love people and I love being on stage ( as an instructor !). I started in the fitness industry because I just loved being at the gym and training myself . My real ‘ why ’ emerged when I realised I could use my passion for fitness to help others find a love for it and lead happier , healthier and limitless lives !
Do you specialise ?
My specialty is training women of all ages , fitness levels and stages of their fitness journey in a genuinely fun way . From my experience , for a fitness program to stick ( and for you to actually want to do it ) it has to be fun !
Do you have a signature style of training ?
Oh yes I do ! My high-energy , high-vibe group fitness classes are my signature . The classes range from HIITstyle training to 80 ’ s-style Retro-robics and Pilates . The one thing they all have in common is that I make them fun , energetic , uplifting and non-intimidating . I want all my clients to leave with a huge smile on their faces and know how awesome they are to have made time for their fitness .
How many hours do you train clients for each week ?
Depending on the week , it can range between 6-10 hours each week .
How many hours do you spend working on your business ?
I spend about 13 hours each week on admin , marketing , social media , creating content and doing courses . To be honest , though , I feel like I ’ m working on it every second of the day ! Even if I ’ m not doing something directly related to it , I ’ m always thinking about what challenge I can run next , what cool move I can add into that week ’ s choreography , or how I can best serve my community .
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