Monday, 26 January 2015

MyWellness Challenge - Feb - Wow us with your Workouts!

Encourage all your members to make as many visits as possible this February with a "Who can log the most workouts" challenge…


Wow us with your Workouts this February! Fame, kudos, and a pat on the back will be awarded to all the highest achievers.

Type:  Workout
Won by:  Whoever completes most workouts
Start Date:  9 February
Duration:  14 days
Prizes:  Without

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

I’m going to be a personal trainer

Many gym instructors have high ambitions, and plan to be personal trainers in the near future. This can sometimes lead to arrogance, and a disinterest in inductions, programme reviews and generally interacting with members.

However, to be a successful PT, you need a lot of skills and qualities. Some of these can be learnt at PT school, but the most important ones need to be practiced on the gym floor…

Friday, 2 January 2015

Make gym inductions happen!

The induction is one of the most important appointments you make; if it goes wrong, it can ruin all of the hard work that's gone into signing up a new member. We've covered the member who doesn't want an induction, but it's important to handle instructor's objections around inductions too.

Some instructors will let the member take the easy route, rather than deliver the perfect induction.