Adult learner loans are available for personal trainer qualifications but the number of companies able to offer them is reducing quickly. The main reason for the lack of availability is that once a company manages to get a government contract by a direct route or subcontracting, OFSTED goes and inspect…
Mis-sold PPI PT! What a waste of money! A student applied to enrol on an Exercise Referral course with us. They were given all the details which included the prerequisite for the course. The student offered a Personal Training certificate which was perfect until!!! A copy of the certificate arrived,…
One of the most asked questions from our Personal Training students is “how do I find clients?”. After speaking to our qualified tutors, here are our 4 top tips for finding clients; Talk to people Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool. It doesn’t always have to be a…
A Personal Trainer is more than a coach. They educate, motivate, support and train clients to be the best version of themselves. What do Personal Trainers do? Design and implement exercise/fitness programmes tailored to the need of the client. Assess clients to ensure they get the best out of each…
An Advanced Learner Loan can be used to fund your Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications with Focus Training. Acceptance does NOT depend on income and NO credit checks are needed to progress. Repayments start once your course is complete and you are earning over £25,000 per year. Do I…
Here at Focus Training, we talk about ‘quality’ all the time. We are obsessed with it because we know it’s the key to you gaining a qualification that will lead to success in the fitness industry. We give you more than a qualification, we give you the skills and knowledge…
Cycling is a fun way to get fit – the thrill from coasting down hills and being outdoors makes it a more enjoyable exercise, so it’s easier to encourage clients to try it. Educating clients on the benefits of cycling can help them to incorporate a fun method of cardio….
We caught up with Shaun Kavaney, a highly successful Personal Trainer for the past 14 years, after becoming qualified with Focus. 37 year-old Shaun joined his local gym at the age of 17 having always had a love of sports and a keen interest in fitness. Having received mediocre support…