Craig does provide either online only or a combination of both online and face to face personal training in the UAE.
How does your online training work and what tools do you use?
I use an App to host my online coaching mostly. The exercise programs are held on here and the clients can follow them, updating as they go. I receive the info on my end and update/progress as needed. The client can also input their weight and body measurements on the App which I monitor. I use typeform for weekly check-in questions and just whatsapp to keep in more regular contact. I will use zoom for a more detailed catch-up with a client and on occasion for a workout if needed.
Can your online training service be combined with face to face training?
Yes, I do this with many clients. I give them workouts to do alone and update them as they progress. This means they get the benefit of seeing me one-to-one for feedback on more trickier workouts and the freedom to also train alone.
In your opinion, can you summarise how you think online personal training helps.
It is more cost effective for clients while still holding them accountable and giving them the information and advice they need to train effectively.
How do you monitor a clients progress when using online rather than face to face training?
Through my App. The client inputs data from each set done of an exercise which I use to update the program. I also collect data on body measurements which are used to adjust the nutrition plan. I can also connect to the clients fitbit/apple watch giving me info on daily step count, sleep and resting heart rate which I use the update the program.
What items of training equipment do you recommend your clients have at home to get the most benefit from online PT
Resistance bands are great as they offer a lot of tension on the muscle but take up very little space. A suspension trainer can be very good for training at home as well as there is countless exercises that can be done, training the full body. Again it takes up very little space. After that it is then up to the client what pieces of gym equipment they have space for or are willing to purchase.
Do you provide any discounts or special packages for online personal training or is this the same fee as your face to face training.
Online coaching is a set monthly fee rather than a package of sessions like one-to-one training. Clients can contact me for my prices anytime.
If you provide nutrition and meal planning advice how does this work with online training?
I send this to the client as a pdf and then we adjust based on results. I encourage clients to discuss any issues with me so we can update regularly.
In summary, what would you say are the top 5 benefits to training online.
1) It allows the client to set their own schedule, not relying on training when the trainer is free
2) It is more cost effective than one-to-one coaching
3) The client can train with a trainer in any part of the world
4) The client can keep training when traveling
5) The client can train in different gyms day to day