Online Personal Trainers Give On Demand Access to Highly Motivated Clients

Online Personal Trainers Give On Demand Access to Highly Motivated Clients: "FitOrbit, leading internet-based personal training and workout and meal planning service, presents the results from its recent survey of one hundred online personal trainers. The survey asked personal trainers to evaluate effective motivational techniques for clients they train online verses in the real world.

Personal trainers indicated their online clients benefit from receiving a healthier dose of motivation and support toward meeting their fitness goals then their offline counterparts. The survey also revealed particular techniques that successfully engage clients - over the internet - to partake in regular physical activity and healthy eating in the real world.

The lack of motivation to get off the couch and break serious eating and beverage consumption habits is one of the greatest barriers to reaching personal fitness goals. Survey participants were asked about their use of specific FitOrbit features like SMS text and email notifications, in-system messaging, nudges, and plan modifications aimed to motivate clients to perform the daily fitness activities, which are suggested for them in their workout and meal plans.

In a real-world situation many clients can only reach out to their trainers when they see them for a scheduled workout session. With FitOrbit however, clients can reach out to their trainer whenever they feel the need,' says Trainer Kristy Lee Wilson

Survey participants indicated that the most popular component of their online personal training service is providing on demand access for clients, and giving them real-time feedback when they need it. Personal trainers attributed this factor to enabling the development of a more intimate relationship with their clients, which helps build trust and honesty.

“Non face-to-face methods, such as the mail and the internet, can reduce potential barriers, such as lack of access to fitness facilities and time constraints,” says lead author Bess Marcus, PhD of a research study conducted at The Miriam Hospital Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Marcus continues, “Different channels of delivery can provide equally effective results”."

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