The internet allows a lot more people to be reached. Personal Trainers tend to be popular in large towns and cities, but are not around in the country.
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yeh mate,

i really understand what u mean coz EVEN for offline face to face training, you're still trying to give ( i assume... normally it works here in Hong Kong, when PT trainings are like US$70-$90/ hr) 1 lesson per week, and get the client to train on their own for the other 3 or 4 days (if they could make it)

i understand it's about communication, but more often it's about the client's motivation in achieving his own goal rather. YOu can still shirk, skip lessons and train once every two week even if there's a trainer u know hanging around the gym u normally go to. it's all about how much one is willing to commit (time + effort), rather than the method of communication or difference between on/offline.

I've never been a full time PT, but then after i got an NASM certificate couple of years ago i did train few of my friends. it just sucks when ppl lack the motivation and think "well yeh.... everyone wana look like brad pitt.. but hell... i'll never achieve that in my entire life anywayz..." then go eat and sleep again.

what i'm trying to bring (here) is just a platform for you guys to get access to more clients, maybe outside where you're living, maybe at the other end of the earth. i'm sure it's hard to find someone who are really interested in getting a drastic change in physique, but then it's equally hard to find a really thoughtful, honest, knowledgable and motivating trainer (heard that some PT taught those Street Fighter II upper cut moves to their clients during their 1:1 Kickboxing training lessons in California Fitness, HK).

That's y i created this, just to connect the self-movitavated ones to those with knowledge, experience and sense of professional responsibility.

HOpe it helps, cheers!

I'm surprised no one has brought up NextFit in this thread. I just started using it a couple weeks ago and have already seen a great return. A common theme these days is that everyone wants to get in shape, but no one can afford a personal trainer. NextFit, however, has come up with a web based software that surveys you for things like your workout preferences and experience and then using that information, creates a workout tailored exactly to your needs. On top of that it comes with an mp3 player type keychain that you plug into your computer each day to download a new workout and you are able to listen to some of the worlds best trainers as they walk you through your program. send me a private message if you are curious about this innovative technology, there are a lot of details I left out for the sake of time, but I would be happy to give anyone interested more insight

The main reason people use the services you have mentioned is because it takes away the need for the user to know website design, coding, etc. and you can pretty much take a video and upload it to YouTube say and then insert it on your site as part of a training service online

This is just a fad and will die down. People want face-to-face interaction with a real person. You have to remember, personal training is not just about fitness. Anyone who has been a trainer for a while will know that most of it is about companionship.

also, it's because hicks don't train.