What hours do you work ?
I start most days with a live-steamed group fitness class at around 6:15am . After this I do some class prep until about 8:30am . From then until 4:30pm I work in my full-time job , then afterwards from 5pm I train PT clients , teach classes or do admin .
How much do you charge ?
At the moment , I ’ m conducting all my classes , PT sessions , challenges and master classes online . For unlimited group fitness classes for a whole month ( seven classes per week ) I charge $ 30 per month . Small Group Online Pilates classes cost $ 10 per session , or $ 75 for eight weeks of classes . PT sessions vary depending on the duration of the session .
What do you do in terms of your ongoing education ?
I ’ m a big believer that in order to best serve my clients , I need to keep evolving and learning . I do a few different courses every year . This year I ’ ve done a GFI ‘ eXercise to eXperience ’ course , trained to teach small group Pilates and completed multi-week Small Business Mentoring Programs through Small Business Women Australia . I also attend Les Mills quarterly workshops , participate in as many webinars as possible and listen to countless fitness podcasts ( including , of course ,
The Fitness Industry Podcast !)
How long , on average , do your clients stay with you ?
My clients are very loyal and most of those who started out with me when I launched Limitless in early March have stayed with me . I believe this is due , in part , to our strong , supportive and uplifting community .
How do you get new clients ? I have a background in marketing , so this is something that ’ s close to my heart . Some of the best marketing that I do is the referrals from clients ! There ’ s something really special about getting a recommendation from someone you trust . I ’ m also quite active on social media which draws people in to see what goes on at LFN . It can be a lot of work , but it ’ s worth it . Receiving the Western Sydney Women ‘ Start Up of the Year ’ Award in 2020 has helped get Limitless Fitness & Nutrition ’ s name out there !
Do you vet clients before you agree to train them ?
Always . New group fitness participants must fill out a Pre-Exercise screening form and provide details of their exercise history and any past injuries . For PT clients I also go through more extensive questions and often do a one-on-one Zoom call with them to nut out where they currently are in their fitness journey , what they want to achieve and how I can best help them do that .
What differentiates you from other trainers ?
From what people tell me , it ’ s my energy and passion for what I ’ m doing ! I feel so alive when I ’ m teaching a group fitness class , I can ’ t wipe the smile off my face ! I bring the energy and fun and I always let every single participant and client know how awesome I think they are for being in my class or session .
What is the best thing about being a PT ?
Being able to help people find a passion for fitness and use it to make their lives better ! I also love being the reason someone smiles , or even being the highlight of their day . As fitness professionals we have so much power to inspire people , to motivate them and to give them a reason to feel good . It ’ s not something you can say in a lot of jobs !
And the hardest ?
Trying to find a work / life balance . Often , as a trainer , you start early and finish late as you need to be around when your clients are available . Luckily , I enjoy the challenge of maintaining the balancing act !
What ’ s the biggest misconception about working in fitness ?
That it ’ s all about aesthetics and how you look as a trainer . Far from it ! People come to you because of how you make them feel and how much awesome energy you bring to them and their life ! Remember , they ’ re there for you and who you are .
Where would you like your career to take you ?
The possibilities are endless ! Over the next few years , I want to open my own group fitness studio that incorporates a hybrid of both inperson and virtual classes . I love teaching livestreamed classes , but face-to-face teaching is very special to me too . I ’ d also like to consult to other businesses about their marketing and member communications .
What is your fitness philosophy ?
‘ Do what you love ’. If you love group fitness classes , do them ! If you love lifting heavy weights , do that ! If you love riding your bike in the great outdoors , do that ! My own experience has taught me that in order to be successful at anything in life , particularly your fitness goals , you must enjoy doing it , because that ’ s what makes you stick with it .
What advice would you give to someone starting out as a PT ?
Always remember , people come to you because they love what you offer , your personality and your style of training . Always be authentic and true to your unique characteristics . If you do that , you ’ ll be truly successful !
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