As a new trainer I thought I had to be different from everyone else.  We all want to have our own style of training.  My problem was, I was trying to make EVERY session different. The Problem Every session had to be different.  I didn’t allow myself to programme the same exercise in case my […]

We interviewed Chris Burgess, the man who started it all, about the first 5 years of LTB.  Here’s what he had to say. (You can listen to the full interview with Chris using the link at the bottom of the post.) How was LTB born? What was the original plan? This is the interesting thing […]

I am an imposter. I am, I have been, and I will be in many different forms. But mostly in my professional life. If you’re like me, you very likely spend more time worrying about whether you’re good enough. Whether it’s in anticipation of another new client consultation, walking into a room full of other […]

An essential skill for any Coach is the ability to communicate, but what if you are a poor conversationalist? If you find it difficult to hold a conversation and feel awkward when talking with someone then I can relate. I’ve struggled to create and hold conversations my entire life but the following ‘hacks’ have helped […]

At LTB our goal is to provide members with all the tools they need to run a successful personal training business. That can be in the form of resources such as downloads, webinars, courses and discussions.  Or via support, guidance and the opportunity to brainstorm with people who understand the challenges and opportunities being faced. […]

  Having only been in the industry for around 6 months, when I first saw the client consultations course on the LTB website I was very excited. Client consultations had always been a downfall of mine; I was getting lots of leads, but when it came to converting those to paying customers I was falling short somewhere. […]

When you are in the midst of a problem it can feel overwhelming and like there is no way out.  You get stuck in a loop of stress and everything is reactive and negative.  However, if you think about other times or areas of your life where things were difficult, how did you resolve it?  […]

Hey all, My Name is Roi and I’m reviewing the new trainer guide for Claire.  I’ve been in the industry for 20 years and have run my own fitness studio since August 2014. First of all I want to just say a huge thanks for the relentless efforts of the entire LTB team.  You guys […]

I recently took the time to have a look at the New Trainer Start Up Guide. After 1.5 years of part time PT work, I’ve decided to quit my main job. I’m starting full time as a self employed personal trainer in a commercial gym setting in 7 weeks. With the starting date coming closer […]