Modern technology has changed the fitness groove of today. With new gadgets allowing the revival of the home workout video phenomenon via more improved live streaming of content, it is only a matter of time for remote personal training programs to become the central figure in the fitness market. Gym coaches such as yourself will no longer need actual facilities or studios to demonstrate drills. All you need is a stable Internet connection or perhaps, a good photographer to live stream exercises or record video tutorials.
The Perks
Without a doubt, remote personal training programs continue to increase in prominence as we speak. To a fitness enthusiast, this means getting easy access to the best trainers in the world. Even if he or she is from Asia or the US or from another territory teaching a specific category you wish to engage in, you can gain access to important information like training programs and credentials. To a subscriber, this also means a much cheaper cost as compared to enrolling in a gym or getting a personal trainer.
Of course, flexible time and location are advantages both enjoyed by trainers and trainees making them perfect for those who maintain 9 to 5 jobs and do training on the sidelines. For a newbie in online training, you can simply create a website, a live streaming portal, or perhaps, a downloadable e-book or a video tutorial for starters. Promoting your credentials on social media will also help get the attention you need. These flexible options allow online fitness trainers to showcase their creativity while subscriber-trainees find the support they need in a way they want.
The Drawbacks
But while this is the perfect solution to many fitness enthusiasts’ problems, it also has its drawbacks. For one, you cannot be physically present to point out if the trainee-subscriber is in proper form or performing a routine with appropriate technique. While you may use initial video instructions for these aspects, actual workout sessions can be hard to monitor. Nevertheless, a trainer may ask a subscriber-trainee to record their own workout session then, send this to the trainer to be assessed.
Monitoring one’s progress can also be hard to tackle with online training. As a trainer, you can do the recorded workout session again to give you a clearer vision of how the client fared.
Another important yet frequently taken-for-granted drawback in online training is face-to-face engagement. A remote personal training program requires putting a lot of faith that the client is doing what must be done. Time and again, you will be reminded of the significance of motivation via face-to-face interaction. It is so hard to give constructive criticism online or to praise a client for his or her diligence. So, yes, the need to exert extra effort is required to motivate a client which you may not have the pleasure of even meeting in person.