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How can a Trainer Keep his Clients Coming Back?
- By Stephen Hruza
- Published 31 December 2008
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For every trainer, getting a steady, good and reliable client is the perfect dream. We know that whatever we sell, can be an impulse item for those who seek us out. At the beginning of a year, clients come in large number, too firm about their New Year resolution.
But, within a month, their number reduces and all the enthusiasm fades out soon. You will hear every kind of excuse for not coming to the training session. Those who threw dollars to get trained from you are now ready to let that money just flush away down the drain.
Trainers know that working out is hard and sticking to a schedule is harder. They will tell you this before you join the class. It is really difficult to stay motivated and work out your brains. But this is for what we hire a trainer.
So, how can a trainer break the wall of impulsiveness to make the person who has decided to quit stick to the training session? How will a trainer get him what he actually needed: a fitter and healthier body?
A trainer needs to create some sort of excitement about the whole training thing. Empathy, enthusiasm and innovation is added together and made accessible. The worst trainer is one who doesn’t have time to
talk to his client.
Be sure that you are not overwhelming on new clients. Starting fitness training is already hard for them. If you make it more painful and scary, they are surely going to quit. Some clients need to be eased into the entire fitness episode. This is not so easy, as you have to work hard on them and make them believe that they can do it. Teaching the hardest workouts in the beginning is going to defeat the whole process.
Set an example before them as far as commitment is concerned. Make them understand the value of your time and tell them that giving training was a part of commitment you made to yourself. Tell them in a tactful manner that you are in demand and you are taking out special time from the schedule just for them.
Set rules before starting the first session. It should include: don’t be late, no refunds if you cancel within less than 24 hours, no frequent cancellations. Softly lay down the hammer.
Show your knowledge and develop a rapport in the early sessions. Keep your clients motivated and excited. Tell them that you expect them to show up for the next round.
Client retention is an important part of the career of a personal trainer. It requires a bit more work, but it is beneficial in the long run.
But, within a month, their number reduces and all the enthusiasm fades out soon. You will hear every kind of excuse for not coming to the training session. Those who threw dollars to get trained from you are now ready to let that money just flush away down the drain.
Trainers know that working out is hard and sticking to a schedule is harder. They will tell you this before you join the class. It is really difficult to stay motivated and work out your brains. But this is for what we hire a trainer.
So, how can a trainer break the wall of impulsiveness to make the person who has decided to quit stick to the training session? How will a trainer get him what he actually needed: a fitter and healthier body?
A trainer needs to create some sort of excitement about the whole training thing. Empathy, enthusiasm and innovation is added together and made accessible. The worst trainer is one who doesn’t have time to
Be sure that you are not overwhelming on new clients. Starting fitness training is already hard for them. If you make it more painful and scary, they are surely going to quit. Some clients need to be eased into the entire fitness episode. This is not so easy, as you have to work hard on them and make them believe that they can do it. Teaching the hardest workouts in the beginning is going to defeat the whole process.
Set an example before them as far as commitment is concerned. Make them understand the value of your time and tell them that giving training was a part of commitment you made to yourself. Tell them in a tactful manner that you are in demand and you are taking out special time from the schedule just for them.
Set rules before starting the first session. It should include: don’t be late, no refunds if you cancel within less than 24 hours, no frequent cancellations. Softly lay down the hammer.
Show your knowledge and develop a rapport in the early sessions. Keep your clients motivated and excited. Tell them that you expect them to show up for the next round.
Client retention is an important part of the career of a personal trainer. It requires a bit more work, but it is beneficial in the long run.