My PT HUB Blog & Articles

Let’s be honest: your clients probably hired you because they struggle with accountability. They know what to do (eat better, move more, stay consistent), but actually doing it? That’s where they need you. Here’s the thing though: accountability isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some clients thrive with daily check-ins. Others feel micromanaged and quit. Some love progress photos....

Joseph Guandolo is a fully remote personal trainer, business owner and coaching mentor who built a seven-figure fitness company (Facts Over Fads) through consistency, smart systems and a no-nonsense coaching philosophy. After leaving his career as a combat medic in the US Army, Joseph took a leap into personal training, choosing commission-based uncertainty over a...

You can write the perfect training program with ideal progression, recovery periods and exercise selection. But if your client doesn’t drink water, skips meals, sleeps four hours a night and forgets to actually show up for workouts, they’re not going to achieve stellar results. This is where habit coaching changes everything. It’s the missing link...

If you’re not using wearable data in your coaching, you might well be missing the bigger picture. You’ll be making decisions based on what clients tell you, which is often incomplete, inaccurate, (or just plain wrong!). These statements might be true. Or they might be wildly off. Without data, you’re guessing. Wearables like smartwatches, fitness...

Raising your prices as a personal trainer or fitness coach is one of the most nerve-wracking decisions you’ll make in your business. You’ve worked hard to build your client base; the last thing you want is to send them running to a cheaper competitor. But here’s the truth: if you’re still charging the same rates...

Managing client expectations is one of the most crucial skills for personal trainers. Get it right, and you’ll have happy, motivated clients who stick around for years. Get it wrong, and you’ll deal with frustrated customers, negative reviews and a revolving door of disappointed people. The truth is, most client disappointment stems from misaligned expectations...

Kyle Valery co-founded Stretch Affect in 2020 with a mission: to help people implement healthy habits that lead to lasting change. What sets Kyle apart in the crowded fitness industry isn’t just his interdisciplinary training or extensive experience, it’s his holistic approach to Movement Health that encompasses nutrition, active release, manual therapy, psychology, and fitness....

As a fitness professional, your success hinges on much more than programming great workouts. Building a thriving personal training business requires a blend of coaching expertise, business acumen, and a commitment to professional growth. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, mastering these key habits is what separates good trainers from great ones....

The fitness industry is going through a major digital shift, and AI is leading the charge. If you’re a personal trainer looking to scale your business, get better client results, and cut down on time-consuming admin work, ChatGPT offers some pretty incredible opportunities to level up your coaching while keeping that essential human connection. This...

We’ve all been there. It’s 11 PM, you’ve got three new clients starting tomorrow, and you’re staring at a blank screen trying to come up with the perfect workout plan. Or maybe you’re scrolling through Instagram wondering what to post that won’t make you sound like every other personal trainer on your feed. Here’s the...