{"product_id":"the-business-of-personal-training-2","title":"The Business of Personal Training","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Running a personal training business is not easy. From marketing and sales to budgets, staffing, and clientele issues there is much to consider. Getting it right takes time—time that you would probably rather spend improving your clients’ fitness and wellness. \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Personal Training\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through the business-based side of personal training while teaching you the valuable skills you’ll need to start, build, and grow your business. Whether you are a personal trainer working for a fitness facility, an independent contractor, or the owner of a personal training business, you will benefit from the practical business guidelines and tools presented in this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Divided into two main parts, \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Personal Training\u003c\/i\u003e will first give you an understanding of the various roles open to you and the expectations in each. The second part will lead you through key business concepts designed to grow your business. You’ll learn how to structure your business, plan for startup expenses and financing, and get the right staff in place. You’ll find critical information on marketing and promoting the services you offer, effectively selling and generating revenue, driving referral business and customer loyalty, and expanding and diversifying your business. Two appendixes offer sample templates and forms: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • \u003ci\u003eNine business plan templates: \u003c\/i\u003ecover letter, executive summary, business or company description, market analysis and demographics, competitive analysis, management plan, financial plan, capital required, and marketing plan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • \u003ci\u003eSeven personal trainer–client forms:\u003c\/i\u003e PAR-Q+, personal wellness profile, physician’s clearance, informed consent and release, assessment recording form, cleaning checklist, and facility and equipment maintenance log \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e As an added bonus, a companion web resource provides the templates and forms in an electronic format so you can customize them as needed. A third appendix provides a list of business resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e There is no need to be overwhelmed with all that goes into running your personal training business successfully. \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Personal Training\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, digestible, and applicable resource that will take your business to the next level, giving you more time for what’s most important.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units! \u003c\/b\u003eA continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mark A. Nutting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55972635541882,"sku":"9781492585848","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781492585848.jpg?v=1780380344","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/the-business-of-personal-training-2","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}