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Corrective exercise isn’t a tremendously exciting or sexy topic –

But for the vast majority people, it’s a part of your training program that must NOT be neglected.

Dr. Evan Osar discusses corrective strategies to use when performing a deadlift in today’s video.

He covers various techniques to combat hip pain and tightness, low back pain and neck pain when performing this exercise.

Check it out:

And if you find value in today’s video, I highly recommend Dr. Evan Osar’s course:

=> The Integrative Corrective Exercise Approach

By using the Integrative Corrective Exercise Approach, you will have a simple, principle-based system that allows you to correct movement problems, while maintaining your own training philosophy.

You’ll discover:

— The fundamental approach to creating optimal posture and movement so that you can train more often and with more intensity to get the results you want

— How to assess the core, shoulder, and hip complexes to understand what NOT to do with these areas – so that you can save time and frustration

— The 3 principles of the Integrative Movement System that will allow you to develop optimal posture and movement and train pain free

— Proven strategies that will help you develop a rock-solid corrective exercise protocol and speed up results

— A progressive approach to identify and truly correct posture and movement issues to allow you to spend more time doing the things you enjoy

Learn more at the link below:

=> Dr. Evan Osar’s Integrative Corrective Exercise Approach

And will be back with more corrective exercise – related content later this week! –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
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One of the most common questions I get when I tell folks that I do online personal training is HOW it’s all set up.

As in – do I sit there with clients on video chat, and run them through their workouts every day?

Do I just write them a program to follow for the month, and wish them luck?

The short answer is – neither 🙂

Here’s how I set things up for maximum client results and minimum stress in my online personal training business:

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How to Start an Online PT Business – Set Up + Delivery

1 – Intake Questionnaire

First thing I do when I get a new client is have them fill out an intake questionnaire.

Since we are doing all the coaching via distance, it needs to be extensive and thorough.

They answer questions about their medical history, injuries they may be working with, that sort of thing …

They also go into depth about their goals, what equipment they have available to train with, and how much time they have available per week to train.

I also have them take “before” pictures and do weight and body fat measurements when they start.

Again – this has to be SUPER detailed, and you need to get as much info as you can.

2 – Build program

Based on all the info in the intake questionnaire, I build my new client a program.

There are different systems available to manage and deliver everything – the one I currently use is called Trainerize, and it is great –

But I used to just write everything up in a PDF document and email it over – and that worked fine as well.

It’s a full outline of exactly what they will do for their workouts for the next month.

3 – Coaching

Now, my clients will follow the workout plan I designed for them.

They will record all of the workouts and exactly how much weight they used, how many sets and reps they did of each exercise, etc.

They get unlimited email access – so any time they have a question about anything, they are welcome to ask.

They also get unlimited video review – so if they are unsure about their form in any exercise, they can take a video of themselves doing it, and I will watch it and critique.

Once per week, they are required to check in via email with a few different stats – like how many workouts they got for the week and overall rating of how the week’s workouts went.

Once per month we get on a 30 minute phone call to check in.

And then I write up a new program for each client once per month based on their previous month’s progress and goals for the next.

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And that’s it!

That’s how I run my online personal training program.

Clients get GREAT results with this format.  It’s simple but powerful.  I recommend that if you are looking to start an online personal training business, you use it yourself.

Let me know if you have any questions.

And talk soon!

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training
Owner, FVT Publishing and Consulting
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PS – Now that you know how to set up and deliver your online personal training program, the next step is to learn how to get clients to sign up for it.

We are currently taking applications for a six week online business boot camp for trainers and coaches – and in this program, you will learn how to consistently attract new potential clients for your online personal training business.

Now this business boot camp is NOT for everyone.

But if you are looking to get your fitness business online, help people around the world, and build the foundation for a six-figure online personal training business …

If you’ve been trying to get your business online, and either aren’t making the progress you think you could be, or even just aren’t sure where to start …

And if you can commit to working on this for 60 minutes per day, five days per week, for the next 6 weeks …

Fill out the interest form at the link below:

http://bit.ly/2bLcNWC

And we’ll get back with you ASAP!

If you are a solo coach or trainer …

If you currently own a small facility, and want to expand without moving into a larger space …

One of the BEST ways to expand your business could be to take the approach my friend Art McDermott did.

Read his story below:

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(Solo PTs / Small Facility Owners) – BEST Way to Expand Your Fitness Biz?
by Art McDermott, COO, National Corporate Fitness Insitute Certification

I ran a small facility and realized the best way to expand – without moving to a larger space – was to set up satellite programs around the area. I knew larger companies were the way to go.

I purchased a product called the “Corporate Bootcamp Training System” written by Greg Justice. Then I hired someone at $10/hour to call everyone in the local Chamber of Commerce business directory with the sole mission of getting me an appointment to meet their HR or Corporate Wellness Team.

After two days, she did it. I had a meeting with the head of HR and her assistant at a very large company (300+ people on-site). I did a lot of background research on the company to prepare for the meeting, printed off my sales presentation and fitness program details and went to the meeting.

It is important to point out – I dressed for a business meeting; not a workout session. I did NOT position myself as a fitness trainer…
I asked a few questions, but largely listened to their needs and frustrations, evaluated their facilities and tailored my solution to fit their problem.
Done.

What? Yes, done. I literally walked out with a Purchase Order for $16,000 and started running group fitness classes and providing lunch and learn sessions the following week.

The entire meeting lasted roughly 45 minutes. The entire process from initial phone call to contract in hand took about 11 days.

I held on to that contract until I sold my facility 5 years later. For my business, the total customer value from that contact? $80,000. I will take that kind of return every time …

That one contract resulted in client testimonials, referrals, ‘pilot programs’ for adjacent businesses and the start of a reputation as “the guy” for corporate fitness programs and consulting.

As I came to find out, Greg Justice is the face of corporate fitness in the US.  Greg is a member of the Board of Directors of the Fitness Hall of Fame and has been ‘in the trenches’ for over 30 years.  I had made the correct choice by purchasing his product and it paid off.

– Art McDermott
NCFI COO

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COOL, right?

Well, Greg and Art have a new certification for trainers that they’ve put together.  It’s specifically designed to help you get your corporate fitness program up and running.  And it’s on sale this week!

Learn more at the link below:

=> National Corporate Fitness Insitute Certification

And if you’re a solo personal trainer or small facility owner, give some serious consideration to this opportunity.

– Forest Vance
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We have an amazing opportunity to do what we love, and help others improve their health and their lives for the better.

Ain’t it great?

I am thankful every day for the opportunity.

But I also know – after being in the industry full time for the last 12 years – there are challenges that ALL trainers face.

First, there’s building and keeping a steady client base.

In a recent survey I did, it actually turned out that most trainers struggle with making consistent money to pay the bills.

Then, once you do fill up your schedule, there’s the long hours … and at a certain point, if you want to grow, the expense and headache of leasing commercial space, hiring and managing staff, etc …

It’s not surprising that the average trainer BURNS OUT – and it out of the industry! – in 18 months.

But the GOOD NEWS is … there’s a great solution.

The opportunity to take advantage of this solution is growing at a RAPID pace.

This solution is Starting an Online Personal Training Business.

Online personal training is something I’ve had a lot of success with over the years … it’s allowed me to:

— Help people not only in my local area, but all around the world
— Free my time, working – stress-free! – at any time and any place that I please
— Make a nice living in the process.

So it’s time to “pay it back”, and help OTHER fit pros with a free guide that I’ve recently put together.

Get it now at the link below:

=> [free report for trainers + coaches] How to Start and Grow an Online Personal Training Business

And let me know what you think, okay?

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training
Owner, FVT Publishing and Consulting
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