WNiF Magazine - Spring 2012 Edition | Page 52

Common PT problem: Completing your business admin and organising clients when you’re always on the go. The Solution: Invest in an online or mobile management system that will enable you to plan, track, organise your clients and business. We’ve thrown the spotlight on just two of the numerous solutions out there: Option 1. Let’s get Fisikal! Australian Fitness Network are currently offering the latest technology to simplify your personal training business. If you’re sick of chasing up client payments, rescheduling sessions and losing receipts while trying to get the best results for your clients, Fisikal could be the answer to your problems. The online system manages your schedule, allowing clients to reschedule their own appointments and making sure you are never double booked. Your client can even upload their food and exercise diaries so that you can keep an electronic eye on them. And the great news is, the system fits seamlessly into your own website and branding. With more than 50,000 users globally, Fisikal is very affordable; in fact, you probably only need two PT sessions for it to have fully paid for itself! For full details go to www.fitnessnetwork.com.au/fisikal Option 2. PT Essentials Australian-based business, PT Essentials offers a portable business admin solution for personal trainers, enabling you to plan, track and organise your business and clients, all from one central location. Six reasons to choose PT Essentials: 1. Portable: You can run your business on the move, even while you’re on public transport or in-between clients. 2. Convenient: It allows clients to communicate directly with you at a time that suits them. 3. Flexible: The feature-packed scheduling system allows your clients to view their schedule and sessions. 4. Secure: Data is stored on the device and backed up on a central server; it syncs in real time, and you can even use it without internet connectivity. 5. Modular: It’s customisable, so you can tailor it to the way you want to run your business. 6. Centralised: You can create your own exercise, workout and program database in one location. To find out more visit www.ptessentials.com.au 52 WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - SPRING 2012 T