PERSONAL TRAINING:PROGRAM

DEVELOPMENT By: Angelica Fontana

LISTEN FIRST TO YOUR CLIENTS

What fitness means to one person is not necessarily the same for another.

NEVER force a workout program on a client DEVELOP a program based on their ..

Personal preference Schedules Available resources

“DRAWING-IN PROCESS”

A system know as “The drawing-in process”

Used when developing a fitness training regimen for new clients

Helps analyze their needs The drawing-in process consist of 5

stages Stage 1: Establish yourself as a professional Stage 2: Data Collection Stage 3: Guided Discovery Stage 4: Feel the water before jumping in Stage 5: Establish an integrated fitness lifestyle

STAGE 1 :ESTABLISH YOURSELF AS A PROFESSIONAL

How to approach your client for the first timeAsk a series of detailed questions Find out who they are

What are they about? Are they married or single? What are their family responsibilities? What is their occupation? What hours do they work? How physically active are they?

STAGE 1:

Having a better understanding of your client you will be able to construct a fitness program that best fits your client.

CLIENT RAPPORT: Developing a rapport with clients is a

very important step in gaining their TRUST and CONFIDENCE.

This relationship creates a bond between you and your client

Find common interests

CLIENT RAPPORT: Avoid judging your client Avoid setting yourself up as more

superior Focus on them! Focus on their strengths Make them feel good about themselves

KNOW YOUR CRAFT:

Know what your doing inside and out Knowing what you are doing will inspire

your clients When a client trust there trainer they

are more likely to train harder See video here

YOUR BODY IS YOUR BILLBOARD Being in shape shows your client they

can trust you Speaking a great amount of knowledge

makes your client feel comfortable and confident in you

SINCERITY: It is a reflection of your commitment to

your client Shows that you have an interest in your

client Get to know your client as individuals

INTEGRITY: Being committed, sincere, and

consistent Helps client practice both of what you

teach and what you do Actions, speech, and behavior reflects

total commitment to the progress of your clients

Make sure you are always a professional

ENTHUSIASM: “passport to success” Having genuine excitement for your

clients results A reflection of your love for your

profession

STAGE 2:DATA COLLECTION An ongoing obligation Liability Physicians consent forms Collect clients up-to-date information

Regarding health status and training progress

STAGE 3:GUIDED DISCOVERY “Guided tour” of the fitness facility This is designed to

Reverse the effects of disuse Get the clients orientated to all available

technologies Allow clients to know what their options are Allow clients to see what exercises they like best Learn more about clients Allow client to get comfortable in the gym

GUIDED DISCOVERY Never make your client feel like they are

being forced in immediate or massive change

Guide them into gradual and long lasting changes.

STAGE 4:FEEL THE WATER BEFORE JUMPING IN

Check for client’s compliance, ability, and discipline

Provide the easiest route to a fitness lifestyle

Incorporates the exercise, training schedule, and foods discovered during the guided discovery process.

Private acceptance of the regimen you and they decide upon.

STAGE FIVE:ESTABLISH AN INTEGRATED FITNESS LIFESTYLE

Once you establish a relationshipcollect datago through a guided discoveryAsses your clients compliance

Then youcan use all the information above to make an

integrated fitness lifestyle

CLIENTS GOALS Must be well defined Must be stated in writing Must be stated in the positive Must have a deadline Must have sincere emotional appeal Must be difficult, yet realistic

KINDNESS Is the ultimate form of recognition Honors humans dignity Once you are communicating

effectively, never underestimate the power of kindness.

SUCCESSFUL TRAINERS Give a heartfelt verbal thank you An unexpected voice mail or email to

show appreciation Handwritten note or message Sincerely listen to clients