Whether it’s playing a sport, going for a jog, or training in the gym, we all want to perform at our best. Leaving performance gains on the table is something that most people who enjoy training do not want to do. However, implementing proper strategies to get the body moving and feeling better prior to your activity has become a hot topic to discuss as many are looking at figuring out ways to gain a competitive edge …
Things to Consider When Picking Continuing Education
First and foremost, I believe the coach is the steward of the client’s dreams. Which means as a coach, it’s not about you. While I believe most coaches have good intentions it can be easy to get caught up in programming or coaching for an athlete based on what you like or want to coach. Instead, I challenge you to change the way you think and start asking yourself one question: What is best for my client? When …
5 Tactics to Get Your Clients More Engaged with their Program Design
While some clients are easy—they’re 100 percent committed and their compliance with their training program reflects this—these people are the minority. Most people need your help to be more compliant and feel more connected to their program. Here are five ways to help you do this as a coach: 1. Consistency is key The long and the short of it is, “the delivery of program design should be consistent,” …
Want To Make An Easy $75?! (TrueCoach Referral Program) *Updated 12/14/2020
Are you a coach that has an active TrueCoach account? Are you a trainer who has found success from using TrueCoach regularly? Do you know other coaches that would also enjoy using TrueCoach as much as you do? Good news! You can use your TrueCoach referral link to invite other coaches to sign up for TrueCoach and you can get $75 and your referred friend can get $50! That’s right! You get $75 each …
The Best Coaches Do These 3 Things When Coaching Virtually
If you’re reading this article, it’s safe to assume you’re coaching virtually. If you’ve made it that far, congratulations. Maybe you’ve been doing it for 5+ years or maybe you just started this week. Either way, how you manage your communication matters; because when you’re coaching virtually, your client doesn't get the added benefit of feeling your physical presence and reading your body language like they do with …
Creativity in Exercise: How to Make You and Your Programs Unique
Creativity is everything in the fitness industry. However big or small, a specialized niche is necessary to start, grow, and maintain a fitness business. Unfortunately, our brains are hardwired to produce what they already know and have seen. This can make generating a unique and creative idea seem like an impossible task. The good news is that creativity can be simplified. David Eagleman and …
Referral Mastery: Playing The Long Game
Referrals are the lifeblood of your business. They require long game thinking if you want a sustainable referral pipeline. No single action will instantly fill your schedule and leave you waitlisted for months. Creating a self sustaining referral engine means doing a lot of things consistently. It means the belief in and execution of a philosophy of quality service to your clients while showing the world your skill …
7 Sales Tips for Remote Coaches
Imagine waking up today after being in a year-long coma and heading out into the world: What’s with hand sanitizer everywhere? What do you mean only four people are allowed in the elevator? What’s up with the stickers on the ground everywhere? Why do I have to workout in a designated box? What do you mean you’re working out at home because you’re scared to go to the …
Why Coaching Clients on Lifestyle Habits Will Lead to Better Results in the Gym
Sales 101 in the coaching business is that when a new client comes to you, it’s because they have a problem that they want solved. They look to hire you because you can solve that problem. While this is a very simplified version of all that goes into gaining a new client, I would imagine for most of you, the fun part begins once they do hire you and you can really work your magic. After all, this is why you …
An Intelligent Approach to Core Training
Training the core (midsection) muscles isn’t as complicated as most make it out to be. Let’s start by first saying that your spinal column was designed to bend, rotate, flex, extend and move, in general. Some seem to have a train of thought that disallows spinal flexion or fear mongers when an athlete extends their spine. None of these movement patterns of the spinal column are dangerous or harmful for long-term …