Here is the link to my latest interview.
Listen to the Interview
My interview was with my Coach, Confidant, & Friend 'Larry Indiviglia'.
This is a must listen for all Fitness Professionals.
-Frank Pucher
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
5 Tips For Running A More Successful Personal Training Business
(If you train clients - you have a personal training business!!)
1) The lights are always on - You cannot simply walk out the door at night or on weekends and fail to think about your clients, your skills, or future clients and expect to be successful. Work is always happening; with every stranger we encounter and every gathering we attend. I know many/plenty of trainers who leave work and don't think about it (work) until they walk back in the next day or the following Monday; they always complain about "not earning what they deserve."
2) A tired mind in a tired body - Give your clients the workout they need both Mentally & Physically. Maybe your client doesn't need to do the workout you think they can handle? Maybe they need the workout that is all they can handle ?. Every session is an assessment - what does your client need today? More or Less? Know that, and you'll keep clients happier & longer.
3) Make investments - Continued education isn't just attending conferences about how to use the latest exercise toys. It's spending time focusing on weakness. Not client weaknesses, but YOUR weaknesses! Are you great at "training" but bad at getting and retaining clients? Maybe you need to invest in your communication muscles? Start to read books on Selling & Customer Service. Attend a Toastmasters workshop. Look, Listen, & Speak to people who do what you do only more successfully. Spend time working on weakness isn't just good client advice, it's good YOU advice.
4) "BE the Ball" - OK, I made that up. Years ago one of my former employees told me that he "really wants to look the part" of being a great personal trainer. It sounded good and he had sincerity in his voice before I lowered the boom on him. I told him "Mike, that's the problem. You want to look the part and not BE the part." I explained that showing up early, planning an outline of what you'd like to have the client do, adjusting that plan based on the client's need & energy for that session, dressing appropriately, speaking professionally, being clean, having fresh breath, walking the talk, aligning actions & convictions, and thanking each client after each session are all BEING the part. Buying a new NIKE shirt is looking the part.
5) It's not Personal. It's Business. No, It's a Personal Training Business - Yes. I would do this for FREE. I have done this for FREE. However, I won't do this for FREE. I do this because helping people improve their lives through better fitness is WHO I AM. I want people to live better lives and I have the skills to help. Helping people live better is a great service to provide, and great service is worthy of compensation. Get comfortable speaking to people about money. Your time is valuable and you need to respect it. Simply put the best way to respect your clients time & money is to respect your own.
-Frank Pucher
Frank Pucher is the Owner and C.E.O. (Creative Energetic Optimist) of Fitness 121 Personal Training in Roseland, NJ.
Fitness 121 was named New Jersey's "Best Exercise Studio" by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. The studio specializes in Personal Training & Pilates for a diverse clientele. Visit Fitness121Online.com for more information.
1) The lights are always on - You cannot simply walk out the door at night or on weekends and fail to think about your clients, your skills, or future clients and expect to be successful. Work is always happening; with every stranger we encounter and every gathering we attend. I know many/plenty of trainers who leave work and don't think about it (work) until they walk back in the next day or the following Monday; they always complain about "not earning what they deserve."
2) A tired mind in a tired body - Give your clients the workout they need both Mentally & Physically. Maybe your client doesn't need to do the workout you think they can handle? Maybe they need the workout that is all they can handle ?. Every session is an assessment - what does your client need today? More or Less? Know that, and you'll keep clients happier & longer.
3) Make investments - Continued education isn't just attending conferences about how to use the latest exercise toys. It's spending time focusing on weakness. Not client weaknesses, but YOUR weaknesses! Are you great at "training" but bad at getting and retaining clients? Maybe you need to invest in your communication muscles? Start to read books on Selling & Customer Service. Attend a Toastmasters workshop. Look, Listen, & Speak to people who do what you do only more successfully. Spend time working on weakness isn't just good client advice, it's good YOU advice.
4) "BE the Ball" - OK, I made that up. Years ago one of my former employees told me that he "really wants to look the part" of being a great personal trainer. It sounded good and he had sincerity in his voice before I lowered the boom on him. I told him "Mike, that's the problem. You want to look the part and not BE the part." I explained that showing up early, planning an outline of what you'd like to have the client do, adjusting that plan based on the client's need & energy for that session, dressing appropriately, speaking professionally, being clean, having fresh breath, walking the talk, aligning actions & convictions, and thanking each client after each session are all BEING the part. Buying a new NIKE shirt is looking the part.
5) It's not Personal. It's Business. No, It's a Personal Training Business - Yes. I would do this for FREE. I have done this for FREE. However, I won't do this for FREE. I do this because helping people improve their lives through better fitness is WHO I AM. I want people to live better lives and I have the skills to help. Helping people live better is a great service to provide, and great service is worthy of compensation. Get comfortable speaking to people about money. Your time is valuable and you need to respect it. Simply put the best way to respect your clients time & money is to respect your own.
-Frank Pucher
Frank Pucher is the Owner and C.E.O. (Creative Energetic Optimist) of Fitness 121 Personal Training in Roseland, NJ.
Fitness 121 was named New Jersey's "Best Exercise Studio" by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. The studio specializes in Personal Training & Pilates for a diverse clientele. Visit Fitness121Online.com for more information.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The Positive Side
With every ending comes also a new beginning. With every disappointment comes a new opportunity for success.
With every mistake comes a new and valuable lesson to be learned. With every setback comes a new position from which to move forward.
With every frustration comes the energy to move to a higher level of achievement. With every challenge comes a new strategy for taking action.
With every time of darkness comes the chance to make a real difference by shining your own special light. With every sadness comes a deeper appreciation for the joys that life can hold.
With every difficulty comes a new level of strength to be gained. With every loss comes an increased determination to win.
Though life has many pitfalls and problems, there is a positive side to every one of them. Choose to see and live that positive reality, and no problem will be a problem for long.
Enjoy the day.
Frank Pucher
With every mistake comes a new and valuable lesson to be learned. With every setback comes a new position from which to move forward.
With every frustration comes the energy to move to a higher level of achievement. With every challenge comes a new strategy for taking action.
With every time of darkness comes the chance to make a real difference by shining your own special light. With every sadness comes a deeper appreciation for the joys that life can hold.
With every difficulty comes a new level of strength to be gained. With every loss comes an increased determination to win.
Though life has many pitfalls and problems, there is a positive side to every one of them. Choose to see and live that positive reality, and no problem will be a problem for long.
Enjoy the day.
Frank Pucher
Friday, September 3, 2010
More Than You Think You Can
Go ahead and give it a shot. Nothing is more empowering than successfully doing something you thought you could not do.
When you surpass one assumption, you'll begin to question other limiting assumptions. When you step out of your comfort zone and taste success, you're suddenly confronted with a whole new level of exciting possibilities.
What have you always told yourself that you're not capable of doing? Imagine what would happen if you went ahead and successfully did it.
Your whole concept of what is possible will radically change. Your confidence will skyrocket to amazing levels.
Take the first step, because you know you can go at least that far. You'll quickly discover that the next step is within your reach, and then the next one, and the one after that.
See it through, and succeed at doing what you previously thought you could not do. Feel the full power of your own intention.
When you surpass one assumption, you'll begin to question other limiting assumptions. When you step out of your comfort zone and taste success, you're suddenly confronted with a whole new level of exciting possibilities.
What have you always told yourself that you're not capable of doing? Imagine what would happen if you went ahead and successfully did it.
Your whole concept of what is possible will radically change. Your confidence will skyrocket to amazing levels.
Take the first step, because you know you can go at least that far. You'll quickly discover that the next step is within your reach, and then the next one, and the one after that.
See it through, and succeed at doing what you previously thought you could not do. Feel the full power of your own intention.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Nutrition Thoughts
First let me say that I have no degree or formal training in Nutrition (or Grammar for that matter) so be warned! Not only am I an un-reliable source of "legitimate" information, but I lost the 5th grade spelling bee, for failing to capitalize the (I) in indian.
Nutrition is a HOT topic for all fitness enthusiasts, even those less than enthused are interested in learning how to "eat better." Over the years I've learned a couple of things about food, drink and how to put it all together. Here is what I've discovered:
* I feel better when I eat breakfast. Along with Coffee each morning.
* Oatmeal of any kind works very well to keep me full and energized (add some walnuts or almonds for an extra Protein punch.)
* A PB&J Sandwich on Whole Grain Bread is a great alternative.
* Water, Water, Water; Each meal & All day. You don't drink enough.
* If you are overweight, you don't! Sleepy, you don't! No matter what, you don't!
* Stop drinking juice, it's 200 calories and you haven't eaten anything.
* Lunch should have Protein in it, Eggs, Meat, Fish, Beans...all good, add some fruit or veggies and there you go.
* Dinner should also have Protein and vegetables and possibly some Whole Grain Pasta or Brown Rice. I don't care how late or what time it is. Dinner is when my fork hits the plate.
* Snacks aren't needed. You're not THAT hungry.
* Unless your THAT hungry! Then eat more fruit or nuts (any kind) and drink more water.
* Wine or Beer? I love them both, when I drink Wine I feel good and sleep great, when I drink beer I think I'm 20 years old again and I start staying up late. I don't know why?
* Limit your intake of both to no more than 1 per night (unless you work the night shift, then I suggest you drink in the morning.)
* I "occasionally" will have an extra glass on the weekends (most every weekend, Fri-Sat-Sun.) If I drink more water before bed, I feel great the next day.
* During my life (this one) these tips have served me well, I wish you the same good fortune.
Frank Pucher
Fitness 121
Nutrition is a HOT topic for all fitness enthusiasts, even those less than enthused are interested in learning how to "eat better." Over the years I've learned a couple of things about food, drink and how to put it all together. Here is what I've discovered:
* I feel better when I eat breakfast. Along with Coffee each morning.
* Oatmeal of any kind works very well to keep me full and energized (add some walnuts or almonds for an extra Protein punch.)
* A PB&J Sandwich on Whole Grain Bread is a great alternative.
* Water, Water, Water; Each meal & All day. You don't drink enough.
* If you are overweight, you don't! Sleepy, you don't! No matter what, you don't!
* Stop drinking juice, it's 200 calories and you haven't eaten anything.
* Lunch should have Protein in it, Eggs, Meat, Fish, Beans...all good, add some fruit or veggies and there you go.
* Dinner should also have Protein and vegetables and possibly some Whole Grain Pasta or Brown Rice. I don't care how late or what time it is. Dinner is when my fork hits the plate.
* Snacks aren't needed. You're not THAT hungry.
* Unless your THAT hungry! Then eat more fruit or nuts (any kind) and drink more water.
* Wine or Beer? I love them both, when I drink Wine I feel good and sleep great, when I drink beer I think I'm 20 years old again and I start staying up late. I don't know why?
* Limit your intake of both to no more than 1 per night (unless you work the night shift, then I suggest you drink in the morning.)
* I "occasionally" will have an extra glass on the weekends (most every weekend, Fri-Sat-Sun.) If I drink more water before bed, I feel great the next day.
* During my life (this one) these tips have served me well, I wish you the same good fortune.
Frank Pucher
Fitness 121
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Interview
I recently was interviewed for the Todd Durkin Mastermind Group (of which I belong).
The title was "Lessons from the last Century".. How we gained 100 clients in 16 months?
The topics covered were on Business Growth, Client Acquisition, Success, Failure, Justin Bieber (not) and a host of other topics.
Put your tray tables in the upright and locked position, we are ready for take-off!
Enjoy.
Frank Pucher
Fitness 121
The title was "Lessons from the last Century".. How we gained 100 clients in 16 months?
The topics covered were on Business Growth, Client Acquisition, Success, Failure, Justin Bieber (not) and a host of other topics.
Put your tray tables in the upright and locked position, we are ready for take-off!
Enjoy.
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
Frank Pucher
Fitness 121
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
This Just Came To Me
"Short term motivation never leads to lasting change. Only through daily practice will we achieve meaningful results."
-Frank Pucher
Do with that what you will!
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