How to Make Fitness Coaching or Personal Training a Career
Building a coaching career that lasts involves more than just a passion for fitness; it requires a strategic approach to developing essential skills, creating a robust business plan, and consistently delivering value to your clients. In the recent YouTube video, Carl Hardwick and Kandace Dickson share insights on how to make fitness coaching your profession. Here, we break down their key points to help you navigate the complexities of the fitness industry and turn your passion into a thriving career.
Free Program Design Template: Cluster Sets For Strength
We’re thrilled to announce another addition to the CoachRx program library: Cluster Sets for Strength. This program is designed for coaches who are committed to pushing their clients' strength boundaries by leveraging the power of cluster sets.
This program uses cluster sets to build strength in the Back Squat, Multi-Grip Bench Press, Trap Bar Deadlift, and Weighted Pull-Up.
How to Rise Above the Competition and Achieve Financial Success as a Coach
The fitness industry is fiercely competitive, with over 326,000 personal trainers in the U.S. alone. In 2021, the annual median wage for personal trainers was just $40.7 thousand. For many, this simply isn't enough to make coaching a sustainable, long-term career. But it doesn't have to be this way…
How to Transform Your Coaching Career & Enjoy A High Quality of Life
Choosing a career as a personal trainer or fitness coach is often driven by a passion for fitness and a desire to make a positive impact on others' lives. But what about your own job satisfaction and quality of life?
Why Every Fitness Coach Needs Coaching Software in 2025
As a fitness coach in 2025, embracing technology is no longer an option—it's a necessity. The demands of modern clients, the need for efficient operations, and the desire to deliver outstanding results have never been higher. That's where CoachRx comes in. We’re diving deep into why every fitness coach in 2025 needs professional coaching software like CoachRx to elevate their practice.
Emoji Reactions Are Live!
Emoji Reactions Are Here! Now, you can quickly respond to messages or comments with a simple tap, making coach-client communication more engaging and efficient.
Transform Your Coaching with RxBot: Insights from Athletech News Interview
At OPEX Fitness, we’re committed to revolutionizing the fitness coaching industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative tools. Recently, our CEO Carl Hardwick and CMO Kandace Dickson shared their insights on RxBot, our AI coaching assistant, in an exclusive interview with Athletech News. Here’s a summary of the key points from the interview and how RxBot can transform your coaching practice.
The Ultimate CoachRx Quick Start Guide for New Subscribers.
The Ultimate CoachRx Quick Start Guide for New Subscribers. Welcome to CoachRx, your coaching practice is now powered by industry leading technology and a deep understanding of the coaching profession. This comprehensive guide is your roadmap to leveraging CoachRx effectively, ensuring you and your clients thrive together. Let’s dive into this quick start guide so that you can maximize your free trial.
CoachRx: Revolutionizing Fitness with Human Connection in the AI Era
In an insightful interview with Athletech News, OPEX's CEO Carl Hardwick shared the vision behind CoachRx, our all-in-one fitness coaching software designed to deepen the coach-client relationship amidst the rise of artificial intelligence and smart technologies in the fitness industry. CoachRx stands as a testament to the power of human connection in achieving personal fitness goals.
MEET YOUR COACH SUCCESS MANAGER
Meet Ashley, your dedicated CoachRx Success Manager here to support you as you get ramped up in CoachRx. Ashley is not just an expert in maximizing the benefits of CoachRx; she's also a gym owner and both an in-person and remote coach. Her firsthand experience with CoachRx in scaling her own business makes her an invaluable resource for you.
HOW TO FIND PERSONAL TRAINING CLIENTS
In this blog, we'll explore effective strategies for finding personal training clients and how CoachRx can help you not only attract but also retain them by delivering exceptional value.
HOW TO PERSONAL TRAIN ONLINE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Here are ten essential steps and strategies to become a successful online personal trainer, whether you’re an experienced personal trainer looking to expand your services or considering a career in the fitness industry.
FREE PROGRAM: 4-PHASE SQUAT CYCLE
Are your clients eager to boost their squat performance? We've got you covered with our brand new program, the 4-Phase Squat Program, designed to take their squat game to the next level.
HOW TO GET CLIENTS AS A PERSONAL TRAINER
Here are 10 proven strategies to help you get clients as a personal trainer and build a thriving fitness business, with the added benefit of using CoachRx to deliver a premium coaching service.
How Fitness Coaches Can Harness the Power of AI
In the dynamic world of fitness coaching, staying ahead of the curve isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries across the board, fitness coaching stands at the cusp of a game changing transformation. But how can coaches leverage this technology to enhance their practice without losing the human touch that's so crucial to their work?
FREE PROGRAM: ACQUIRING MOTOR CONTROL: SQUAT | CORE | PUSH
No matter how great your assessment skills, your movement screen is only as effective as your ability to implement the results in program design. This 3-days a week full body resistance program is focused on acquiring motor control in the squat, core, and push patterns.
HOW TO TRACK CLIENT PROGRESS WITH COACHRX
As a dedicated fitness coach, you know that tracking client progress isn't just about recording numbers. It's about transforming data into actionable insights that guide your clients toward their fitness goals.
HOW MUCH DO FITNESS TRAINERS MAKE?
Fitness training is more than just a passion for many; it's a rewarding career that allows professionals to make a positive impact on people's lives. But one burning question often lingers: how much do fitness trainers make?
FREE PROGRAM: SQUAT & VERTICAL PUSH STRUCTURAL BALANCE CYCLE
This 4-days a week upper/lower split biases the squat and vertical push patterns to address structural imbalances. It includes 8 weeks of accumulation and 4 weeks of intensification, ending with an insight week to retest strength assessments for the lunge, squat, and push patterns.
HOW TO SELL FITNESS PROGRAMS ONLINE
Designing programs is a craft, but it's only one facet of a successful coaching career. Ensuring long-term success requires fitness coaches to embrace the business aspect. Your ability to sell your programs online is the bridge between your expertise and your clients' fitness journeys.