The Striive Blog

The idea of having a home studio or PT gym for training clients is great, but such a big investment comes with a lot of questions.

All client relationships, especially long ones, come with inevitable life changes. See our top tips on handling changes in your client’s circumstances tactfully.

Group Classes can serve as a pool of primed and warm leads, we put together our top tips for converting those leads to PT clients.

Being self-employed means you make the decisions about how much you charge and when to increase your fees.

Memberships and monthly packages are a great source of reliable income for Personal Trainers, but what happens when you want to go on holiday?

Affiliation can add value to your business, but it isn't without its risks. We explored the pros and cons of affiliating your business both locally and further afield.

The challenge of in person coaching is that time your time is finite, what career progressions are available once you've hit capacity or are ready to move on?

What about February offers? Does it make sense to have a big marketing push for fitness clients in February? Let’s explore the idea.

Post qualifying you're met with a tricky decision: to be employed, independent or a hybrid. We weighed up the pros and cons to help you decide.

Here’s our advice on how to plan your class pass structure, focusing on factors like pricing, package options, expiry periods, and cancellation policies.

Thinking of adding new services to your fitness business? Not sure how to go about it? Check out our advice on growing your businesses offering.

Fitness as a side hustle is a great way to make extra money or dip your toe into the industry.

Memberships will smooth out the peaks and troughs of income – but how to avoid putting existing clients off?

Everyone needs time away. You have two options: cancel your classes, or get someone to cover for you.

Give your career the best chance with simple solutions for making it in the fitness industry.

Starting out and wondering whether to offer freebies? Here are the pros and cons so you can make the right decision.

How to make the summer season work for you and avoid the risks.

When you’re responsible for a brick-and-mortar facility, you’ve got to think about staffing.

Make more money and reach more clients without taking up extra time in your diary.

Surround yourself with people who will protect your mental wellbeing and help you grow.

A huge list of ways to keep fired up and focused on pushing your fitness business forward.

Make the most of the January rush with strategies that turn leads into loyal members.

Don’t let the December dip + cost of living threaten your income in January.

What can we all learn from industry success stories to create a powerful community.

However loyal your existing membership might be, it doesn’t pay to get complacent.

If you’re newly qualified or early in your career, here are some things to think about before you settle on a service.

There are plenty of new and novel ways to add income streams, from passive income to one-off events.

Your client agreement helps each client relationship run smoothly with minimal room for misunderstanding.

Let’s explore how to structure and price all your different PAYG, class, and package options.

Costs are soaring and clients are feeling the pinch. Cut costs and boost service levels to withstand tough economic times.

The coach/client dynamic can go sour over time. When you need to get rid of a client, here’s how to do it professionally.

Running a fitness business is challenging enough without tricky clients. But if you’re dealing with people then you’ll inevitably end up dealing with their “quirks”.

It makes a big difference if your clients feel like they really matter. But this is particularly important for fitness professionals.

Many business owners procrastinate over financial admin. But a few simple steps can free up stress and save you a lot of time.

That first impression could make the difference between signing up a client and seeing them go to someone else.

You want long term clients who value your services and will make a success of training with you.

A website without visitors is not an effective sales tool, so we cover things you can do to increase traffic.

Every moment you can spend putting your clients first, increases your chances of developing a successful training business.

A good website should convert website visitors into new enquiries which then become new clients.