June 15th, 2016

Online Coaching is the Way to Go
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In the fitness industry there seems to be a trend that is taking over: online coaching. Check out these five reasons why online coaching is the way to go as you strive to accomplish your fitness goals. 

1. Attention---What's great about online coaching is all the attention you get. In-person coaching is great, but you don't have access to them like you do an online coach. Top, online coaches make themselves available around the clock. Plus, top coaches update your program regularly based on your communication and progress measurements.

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2. Results---Article after article speaks to the volume of success people are having with online coaching. Having an online coach is worth every penny because generally speaking these online coaches are selected by the client. The client selects their coach based on the information a coach describes on their webpage. The consumers are in control of who their coach is going to be. This is drastically different than walking into a chain gym and getting any trainer at random. Once you have your trainer at a gym, it may take weeks before knowing if your trainer is a right match for you. People are having results with online coaching because they get to know who this coach is before jumping into a program. This dynamic creates trust, and when a relationship is founded upon trust real positive change and growth occurs.

3. Value---What you pay for with online training trumps the traditional in-person training. Yes, in-person training is great, especially for beginners; however, it can often be too expensive for most people. First, you need to be able to afford the gym membership. Then, you need to be able to afford anywhere from $75-100 an hour for an in-person coach. Most in-person trainers/coaches will only commit to working with you if you train with them at a minimum of 1-2 times a week. You can easily spend up to $500-1,000 a month with in-person coaching. With online coaching, you can spend the same amount over 3-5 months. Online training is much more cost effective, and ideal for self-motivated people.

4. Convenience---Simple. You can do your program from anywhere! With online coaching you decide where to train. You can train at a gym, a park, the beach, the woods, or your house. Your coach provides you with an exercise program based on your needs and then you follow through. Your coach also provides you with meal plans, so you know what to eat according to your goals. You get to craft your own workout and eating schedule. The convenience alone is healthy because it's a stress reducer.

5. Accessibility to World Wide Gurus- Before the current trend of online training, to work with top fitness gurus would be incredibly expensive. Today, top coaches offer programs online for clients to follow. Plus, many offer opportunities to talk with them via Skype or Google Hangout. Personal fitness programs are no longer for the wealthy. Personalized fitness coaching is now becoming for the masses. Thanks to online coaching people can access their favorite, respected coaches with just a click of a button.

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