How much money is too much to charge?

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SabinMash

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How does a personal trainer decide how much to charge? I'm sorry, I realize this must be a question that has all too many varying answers. I'm sure the number of certifications may be a factor, as well as a experience. But I also know that someone with only one basic certification can give better results to a client than someone with many certifications.

But if experience and certifications are possible factors of success, how does a new client measure you up, and decide that it will be worth paying 75 an hour as opposed to 45?

How much is reputation a part of it? And what are the trends in how much beginning PTs charge, and how much one might charge after 2 or 3 years of experience?

Sorry for such a question packed post :)
 
SabinMash said:
How does a personal trainer decide how much to charge? I'm sorry, I realize this must be a question that has all too many varying answers. I'm sure the number of certifications may be a factor, as well as a experience. But I also know that someone with only one basic certification can give better results to a client than someone with many certifications.

But if experience and certifications are possible factors of success, how does a new client measure you up, and decide that it will be worth paying 75 an hour as opposed to 45?

How much is reputation a part of it? And what are the trends in how much beginning PTs charge, and how much one might charge after 2 or 3 years of experience?

Sorry for such a question packed post :)
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It's really all about how you come across to people from a marketing point of view.

Anyone with a decent cert can get between 45-75 per hour.
 
Yes, my post was assuming that you are training privatly. You can expect to get anywhere between 18-27 dollars per hour in a local gym.
 
I would say yes because then it's like a shooting fish in a barrel :p potential clients running everywhere, where on your own you have to do referrals, search people out, etc... with working at clubs, when I first started I was making $22/hr (but I have 2 degrees, etc...), but now I'm up to $40/hr... (Plus benefits)....

Also with larger clubs, they might have a 'continuing education program' where you are required to get more certifications, or go to classes, etc...
 
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with working at clubs, when I first started I was making $22/hr (but I have 2 degrees, etc...), but now I'm up to $40/hr... (Plus benefits)....
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So your making $40/hr with benefits at a gym right? You're not self employed?
 
DeX said:
I would say yes because then it's like a shooting fish in a barrel :p potential clients running everywhere, where on your own you have to do referrals, search people out, etc... with working at clubs, when I first started I was making $22/hr (but I have 2 degrees, etc...), but now I'm up to $40/hr... (Plus benefits)....

Also with larger clubs, they might have a 'continuing education program' where you are required to get more certifications, or go to classes, etc...
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I agree. Initially it would be best to work with a gym to gain experiance however after that run is over, I would suggest starting your own traiing business.
 
Yup, I make $40/hr (actually charge $80/hr), and I have benefits... Plus not to mention I am a assistant personal training director, so I get like 5% of what the people 'under' me sell.... The club I work at is not your typical club, it is ran by a family, so they keep us nice and happy :D
 
DeX said:
Yup, I make $40/hr (actually charge $80/hr), and I have benefits... Plus not to mention I am a assistant personal training director, so I get like 5% of what the people 'under' me sell.... The club I work at is not your typical club, it is ran by a family, so they keep us nice and happy :D
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Thats awesome!

Good deal!
 
This is a little off topic for this thread but, what your your favorite personal benefits, as far as what you get out of your job?
 
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