Weight loss training: a guide for pros

What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.

Offering weight loss training

Clients have been burned by promises. Be honest and supportive.

What customers ask

  • How fast will I lose weight?
  • Do you sell products?
  • Can I train at home?
  • What if I plateau?
  • Do I need my doctor?

How to win the job

  • Say you do not promise results.
  • Ask about their doctor's guidance.
  • Explain your mix of cardio and strength.
  • Share certifications.
  • Put policies in writing.
  • Use respectful language.

What to put on your profile

  • Certifications
  • Approach
  • Location
  • Sample plan
  • Payment details

Follow-up that helps the customer

  • Offer a maintenance plan
  • Offer group sessions
  • Share a step goal

Licenses and permits

Fitness coaching is not usually licensed, but check your state and local rules on business registration, and hold current first aid and CPR training and liability insurance. Do not diagnose injuries or give medical advice.

Questions

Can I promise results?

No. Results vary, and promising a pace sets clients up for disappointment.

Can I give diet plans?

Stay with general habit support and refer clients to a dietitian for a plan.

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