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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...

You can write the perfect training program with flawless exercise selection, progressive overload and optimal volume. But if your client is sleeping four hours a night, chronically stressed, and dehydrated, that program won’t deliver results. Training is only one piece of the puzzle. The clients who transform aren’t just the ones who follow your workouts,...

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...

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....

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....

Running effective small group sessions can be one of the best ways to grow your client base, keep clients motivated and generate more per-session revenue. But for personal trainers, it’s not always easy to design workouts that are challenging, fun, and suitable for mixed abilities. That’s where small group training ideas come in. Below you’ll...