Programming Personal Training Sessions | How To Create Workouts As A Personal Trainer | 2023 Guide
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- What's up guys Jeff from Sorta Healthy here! Today we're back to talking about programming personal training sessions. When we're talking about program design as a personal trainer, you can sort most trainers into a few groups.
Group 1: Trainers not keeping track of client progression or workouts
Group 2: Trainers who are spending way too much time programming
Group 3: Trainers who've found an efficient way to create sessions/programs
Of course, my goal is to get as many of you into the third group, or efficient programming personal trainers, as possible.
We also go over many other aspects of creating effective personal training sessions. Things such as which compound lifts to include, training session progression over time, and phasing/periodization are all covered as well! All of our training systems are newly updated for 2023 as well!
I'm sure all of you will find this one helpful, as always, thanks for your support! Happy programming!
-Jeff and Alexis
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Make sure to check out our other 2023 programming video here! ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
Hi my name is Lionel Smith Im from South Africa. I will love to give Training for those who want todo bodybuilding. How and where do I start ?
Hi can you show me Bodybuilding Training and Coaching please Thanks Lionel Smith SA
I'd love a full breakdown. I took my PT and Nutritionist Cert through ISSA but like most education, there's textbook and reality. These videos have helped me practice on myself as I went for the "complete newbie starts working out and took education to try to teach herself" route. So these videos are my lifeline as I know NOTHING in practice. :)
So glad you’ve found them helpful!
There is textbook at them there is reality!
What a powerful line!!!
Me too. The text just isn’t tangible
Yes please a full video breaking down the charts ! Thanks so much for the help! I liked and subscribed
Thanks for the support! I really appreciate it! The next one will cover programming more, specifically we’ll tackle the workout chart
Same request pls
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation is this video already up?
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation is this video already up?
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. As a newly qualified PT with just one client as I get started, I was getting a bit worried; overthinking and in danger of over planning. You've given me the tools to simplify things. Thank you so much. :)
So glad you found it helpful!
Would definitely be grateful for a full video. I've learned so much from your videos and am grateful for the time and effort you put in to give us this helpful free content. Your NASM CPT vids helped me prepare to pass the CPT test. Which I did in January! Thanks Jeff!!
Agreed!
I really appreciate that! Congrats on passing! The next video will cover the workout chart in depth! I think it will be a useful one for sure
As someone who is training to become a Personal Trainer, I thank you so much for your intellectual and easily explained formatting and advice on how to adhere to the theoretical components of the field!
I’m glad you’re finding our content helpful! Thanks for the comment!
Hello. I just found your channel and I have recently graduated NASM as a PT. I am loving your videos. You have a wonderful way of speaking and looking at the way things could be done. I love that you r not so ridged on certain factors and allow for breathing room. I have my first training session with a client in 2 days and your videos are a great confidence booster. I would like to thank you for the forms as well. They were a great help. I even replaced a few of the ones I drew up. Your video presentations are very relatable and well done. Thank you again for all your time and effort.
I really appreciate that! I’m sure you’ll do well with your client!
Would love to see more on programming. I train a few elderly people and struggle trying to find a good program for them since most cannot get on the floor and have limited ability such as knees and shoulders.
More programming is on the way! I really appreciate the support!
Yes me too
Love how simple this breakdown is!
I appreciate that! Keep it simple! It’s almost always the best way to do it!
I'm already retired "thanks" to a military transport accident, so my study and focus on training has been to actively NOT retain clients. I want them to not need me once we're done, because they're now fit, and educated on how to maintain that fitness for as long as possible.
It sounds like your head and heart are in the right place! I think the thing that people don’t know until they’ve done training for a while is why most people sign up for training in the first place.
Your accountability is far and away the number one reason.
yes please! a breakdown of the chart would be super helpful
Thanks for the support! The workout chart vid is coming up next!
I like to write down every workout broken down in sets and reps to keep track of their strength progress. Take notes on posture and how they react to adjust anything thats not working. I love your videos they help me a lot thank u so much man
Trainer for 14 years now and I concur with the advice. Balance is key but having a system for yourself to deliver your service is the key.
I enjoy training 45 minute sessions
Yes! And 45 minute sessions are great!
Hi major thanks for the forms wtc. Big help as im so slow with Excel 😁 starting up as a trainer and getting prepared. This has helped so much.
Glad you find the content helpful!
5/24/23 Viewing and learning; loved it!
Hey great breakdown, enjoyed learning how you approach your workouts!
Thanks so much!
Truly helpful, informative, and instantly applicable as a trainer! Thank you for your videos! 🙏💪
Glad you find the content helpful!
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Also as an aside, I have now binge-watched many of your other videos and applied several things I learned just today, now I have two new amazing clients that I feel even more equipped to help. Truly appreciated! Thanks again! 🙏💪
I would love a full break down! Thank you so much for your videos
Yes, a break down would be awesome.
This video goes into a deeper breakdown of everything, specifically the workout chart: ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
Thank you very much for your wisdom🙏🏾 you really are changing my life with your videos as an upcoming personal trainer. And, integrity is one of the most important trait to have in this business. I always appreciate your videos. From South Africa!!!
I really appreciate that! Thanks for the support and kind words!
this channel has helped me to plan my workouts way more than my local PT course thank you so much I really appreciate the work you do to deliver this to us!
I really appreciate the kind words and support! I’m glad you’ve been finding the content helpful!
Omg this content is so good. This is exactly what I need. Thanks Jeff! 🤝
I really appreciate that! I’m glad you found it helpful!
BRILLIANT! Keep doing this! The fact it is because of your passion for the subject matter and NOT just to make money and churn people through a course and pass a test really shows. Break the chart down by all means!
Thank you! I appreciate that! Here’s the one that goes into more detail on the chart:ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
I'm a new trainer and there's such good value in this video! The downloadable forms are top tier!
Glad you find everything helpful!
Yes please break all this down ,you make it all understandable, great experience that works and the more you do the better! Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful!
3/18/23 Viewing and learning; loved it!
Yes! Full video breakdown of each section would be appreciated
Thanks for the support! This video broke down most of the details I left out.
ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
This is fantastic. I've been working in the field for years and I've been looking for something like this for some time. I would love to see a full video breaking down your charts. Thank you for the info, it's very generous of you.
I’m glad you found it helpful! The next one will be covering the workout chart in depth!
Dude you are such a huge help! Please keep making these type of videos
I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the support!
Yes the charts are great
I appreciate that!
Bro please don’t stop making videos, your channel is awesome. So much helpful information
I appreciate that!
Just passed my Nutrtion Exam for NASM and now just started my CPT course let’s get informed all year 💪🏾🤝🏽🤝🏽 thanks Jeff !!
Congrats! It sounds like you’re killing it so far! Keep it up!
Please make a video breaking down the chart! Love the vids
This video is the one that breaks down the chart: ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
Always great videos ! Yes anything with programming is so much appreciated!
Great to hear! I really appreciate the support! More programming is up next!
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GREAT , KNOWLEDGEABLE AND VERY VALUABLE INFORMATION, STAY MORE ACTIVE AND BLESSED
I appreciate that! Thanks for the support!
Wow this UA-cam channel is god send thank u sm
You're welcome! Thanks for the kind words!
Love this content! Are you going to upload a 2024 version? Just coming back to this video to get my programming back to basics as I revise my training!! Thank you folks so much.
Thank you! I really appreciate the support! For one-on-one training I haven’t really changed anything significant.
I will be doing more semi-private programming videos at some point though
Can you do a video of programming for at home/virtual sessions. How to handle progressive overload with little to no equipment
There’s a good chance I’ll do something along those lines at some point! The downside of having little, or no equipment is that it’s tougher to make things more challenging over time. That said, it’s still very possible!
Thank you so much for your expert knowledge and information. I appreciate how thorough you are. You are definitely an expert at what you do. Thank you for the help.💜💪🏽
You are so welcome!
Doing my training right now in Australia. This is such good practical information. Thank you so much.
Thanks! I really appreciate the support!
Great work Jeff!! Starting my online level 2 and level 3 PT courses! Need all the help and preparation I can get!!
Best of luck!
You should make a certification program. I learn more from your videos than from my ACE CPT certification 🤔
I appreciate that! Who knows what the future holds!
I would like a brealdown of your exercise workout template! ❤
Love that you make these charts free for trainers! They are easy to understand and a great resource for properly phasing the clients.
We need detail video on breakdown how actually we can choose exercises with special population for weight loss injuries like - knee pain, lower back pain, shoulder spasm
Thanks for the support! I’ve covered most of those things in previous videos.
Here’s the playlist where you can find most of the videos that cover those topics: ua-cam.com/play/PL8u1BTeFRGHulNiokCB5V6PcgyooG1Bf_.html
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Thankyou. i am a ACSM certified fitness trainer but what u teach puts more value and love to hear your then at any institute. Respect from India 🇮🇳
I for one would love a video going over your workout sheet and how you found it helpful to your training.
It’s coming out at some point this week!
You are a life saver to this new trainer!! Thank you!
Glad you find it helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing valuable information!!! That will be a yes for going in even more details regarding the chart. You are greatly appreciated 🤗
You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words and support!
Can you do a video on different aspects of client retention, inside and outside of sessions?
Thanks for the support! I did a video on that a while ago. It’s a bit older but I still think it holds up pretty well!
Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/CFJb_GJf1Y0/v-deo.html
thank you so much for all your videos! I recently passed my ACE exam (shout out to the ACE exam prep series!) and these videos/phasing charts have been a great guide as I start with my clients. it's a huge help to have you as a resource. looking forward to the rest of the programming playlist!
Congrats on passing! Thanks for the kind words and support! More programming vids are on the way! I think you’ll find those helpful too!
Have you had clients that are at both sides of the spectrum with levels and intensity? Say, the general health client most often referenced here but also, the client training for competition (wellness, physique, etc), or serious powerlifters, and so on?
It would be awesome if you did a video on your experience with these types of clients. I have general wellness clients and clients with limitations, I am SUPER new as a personal trainer. Under 6 months. I was just wondering when it comes to the communication part and honestly the... intensity I put into the coach-client dynamic, myself? I feel like the relationship with my clients now is much more casual, and that is great! But is that okay? Should I be more "coach-ey" to them? I.e. intense.
Sorry if that was confusing! I hope you understand what I'm trying to say.
Thanks for the support! Ya I’ve had some more extreme clients as well! I’ve worked with pretty competitive marathoners. I’ve trained a few somewhat serious strength competitors as well!
I could see myself covering some of that stuff going forward in the future!
Those types of clients make up a very small percentage of the pool, but they’re out there!
So amazing. Thanks for everything.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the support!
was excited/looking forward to this 2023 updated version! great job you guys :]
Thank you! I really appreciate the support!
Really appreciate these videos! Would also love a full breakdown video :)
Here’s part 2 where we break things down more: ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.htmlsi=FCCg5cHtRimPZdc1
Thanks for the support! It’s very appreciated!
yes, the charts are great. the breakdowns are great. love the videos
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for this video. I do something similar to this. In my CPT business as well. I had broke everything into to different phase and broke exercises down to movement patterns since most of my equpiment have alot of overlap between them.
Thanks for the support! It sounds like you’re still killing it! Keep it up!
This channel is so helpful for us new PTs
Glad you think so!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, It's helps to go on the right way 😊
Glad to hear that you found it helpful! Thanks for the support!
5/8/23 Viewing and learning; loved it!
It would be helpful to break down the workout program, and reasons why you switch from squat lower workouts to bench press chest workouts. I find the videos to be very helpful.
Thanks! I’m glad you found it helpful! Here’s the next video that breaks things down more: ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
As far as switching from lower/squats to upper/bench, for most general population clients you could program either move on a regular basis. I start most clients with total body sessions so bench press, squats, and most other compound moves show up on a regular basis.
You have earned a new subscriber sir. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos 🫡
Thanks so much!
Outstanding value, thank you! A detailed video on phasing, programming would be great!!
Thanks! Coming soon! More programming on the way!
This great for us newbie trainers! Thanks so much!
I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the support!
Something that I think would be super useful to see: what your thoughts are on duration of rest times for each training phase listed on your phasing system sheet
I thought about putting rest interval stuff on there but I decided against it at the last minute. I aim for 1-2 minutes rest time between exercises, but it varies a lot depending on the client.
Anyways, on average the bigger moves take longer to recover from (2ish mins) and the smaller moves don’t take as long (1 min give or take)
Again, it varies a ton when training average, everyday people.
Thank you so much for your videos they are helping me as a new certified PT ❤
You’re welcome! I’m very glad you’re finding everything helpful!
Thank you❤
You’re very welcome!
thank you very much.this video has been helpful...you ask if it is a good idea to brek down the chart ..It definitely is a good idea
Thanks! Here’s the workout chart video breakdown: ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
Thank you and yes to the break down❤
Thanks! Here’s the other breakdown: ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
You are a blessing bro, love your contents.
Glad you enjoy it!
Valuable information & knowledge. Thanks Sorta channel
I appreciate that! Thanks for the support!
Yes for the full video, please!
Thanks for the support! The workout chart video will be out this week!
You’re the best! Thank you for all your information!
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
This information is invaluable.
Glad you think so!
love the charts. would you be able to make a version where it can be edited on a computer or phone. I love pen and paper but I have a lot of clients that train 3x a week so I would go through so many sheets. I use to do paper and my folders were insanely large
Thanks for the support! I’m working on a solution to that! Keep in mind that many of my clients come in 3 times a week too. It’s not too bad since the chart is front and back giving you room for 18 sessions.
That said, an editable version of the chart should be available at some point soon!
Thank you for this! I will be using this system!!
You're so welcome! I’m sure it will serve you well!
Sir thanks a lot this video helped me so much
Most welcome!
Most welcome!
Super helpful video, thank you for sharing 👌👌
You’re very welcome!
HI Jeff - thank you (again) for all you share with trainers. I struggle at times mainly because I desire to work with trainers who are like minded who wish to collaborate and share thoughts and ideas on a frequent basis. So, I rely heavily on trainers such as you who share so freely. I have immersed myself in learning programming. I approach most things with a scientific mind (I taught math and science for 20 years). Here is my struggle- 95% of my clients only train 1x/week. Progress is happening, but it's very slow. My retention is very good, so I can observe said progress. The programming piece becomes confusing for me when they train 1x/week. How do you approach this client with programming? How do phase a once-a-weeker? Most all programming I encounter is set for clients who train 2-3 times/week. Any insight is greatly appreciated. From your #1 Fan in Atlanta!!
Thanks for all your support! Great question-phasing for a 1x weeker is going to be a lot slower. Depending on whether you’re programming for them for outside of your sessions (and whether they actually do it…), you might be able to follow a normal progression but for the most part, you’ll just have to extend everything longer. If someone is really only working out 1x per week, phasing them “on time” really isn’t as necessary. They just need to make progress-see if you can increase weights/sets/reps every few sessions to make sure they’re consistently growing.
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Thank you for taking the time to address my questions/concerns. Your two programming videos have given me much needed guidance as to tightening up and fine-tuning my programming. Many thanks!
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Thank you! My first client is a once-a-weeker. She does classes throughout the week so she's getting in other forms of exercise. But trying to come up with a 1-hour full body workout hitting all the main movement patterns is becoming overwhelming and taking way to long to put together. Would love to see a video on this topic!
Full video! Only because I enjoy your content 😄
I appreciate that! Thanks for the support!
Hey Jeff! First of all, love you. I’m 20 and new to personal training and your videos have helped me a ton!!! Do you have any tips or could make a vid for personal trainers who work in busy gyms where maybe some of the equipment is in use or how to have better client retention in a busy gym? Appreciate you a ton! Trying to get like you one day ;)
Thanks for the love and support! I’ve got some videos on client retention, here’s one right here: ua-cam.com/video/CFJb_GJf1Y0/v-deo.html
I don’t think my strategies would be much different regardless of where I train. As far as sharing equipment, ya unfortunately that’s just how it is in some spots. There’s not much you can do about that, except finding a spot where you don’t have to deal with it. It definitely takes away from your training.
A full video of breaking down the charts would be much appreciated!
This video breaks it down in more detail: ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
this is awesome! Thanks so much for this!
You’re welcome!
Great video! Super helpful information thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate the support!
A question, you said that doing the same exercises becomes boring for the client which I can kinda understand, it’s fun to spice up things a bit, but if the main exercises just work best, and it’s unnecessary to introduce new movements, isn’t it just better to keep them? Like this the client can focus on keeping good form while progressively increasing the weight. Thanks for the video!
There’s definitely a middle ground that you’re trying to achieve when working with most gen pop clients.
You should be doing the most effective exercises often, but you want some variety to keep things interesting.
Remember, most regular people aren’t interested in being able to back squat 500 pounds. You still want them to squat often, because it’s a good move, but they probably don’t need to squat as often as a powerlifter.
As always a great, informative video - cheers 💪😜🤘
Thank you! Cheers!
Love this channel man! Keep it up !!
Thanks! I really appreciate that!
Please do making this kind of videos
We’ll definitely do more like this one! If you haven’t seen part 2 I’d recommend it! It’s here if you’re interested ua-cam.com/video/ADLjzEr3a-4/v-deo.html
Yes will be great break up all the exercises 😊
Thanks for the support! More programming vids on the way!
Love this! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
This is a huge help. Maybe I missed it in the video, but how come you switched up the categories and moved things around? And is there a way to still access the old sheet? Thanks!
Thanks for the support! There is no way to access the old sheet. We use them in my studio and found that the new one is just better overall.
Spot on this is mate! :) Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful!
Awesome video! Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Crazy video
How so?
Thank you so much👌👏👏👏
You are welcome!
Great vid currently binging your vids as preparation. If you start training say a male 18-25 and his only interest is hypertrophy would it make sense to skip the previous phases and go straight onto the hypertrophy phase and build up the weight slowly session by session while improving form and giving the clients body enough time to adapt. Then proceed onto a strength phase then back to a hypertrophy phase and repeat etc? Or Linear periodization?
When I started training in my teens I was skinny and just wanted some abs, bigger shoulders and biceps with more strength while staying lean. I booked a session with a PT and he ended giving me a light endurance workout. I was frustrated, bored and thought it was a waste of time because online I saw people doing 8-10 reps lifting heavy etc so I never booked a PT again and learned it all online and just started doing my own workouts.
I'd like to give people the results they want asap while making sure they have good form
That’s how I would generally do it..depending somewhat on whether or not he’s ever trained before. The only thing I wouldn’t necessarily do is increase weight each session…only when RIR is right where I want it to be. But yes, you’re right. The training style can adapt with the client age wise/ability wise/etc.
Hi! thank you! what useful information; I like your thinking and strategy! I'm just curious whether your concept/program is scientifically substantiated or is this just based on experience
Thank you for the kind words! I wouldn’t say anything I’ve recommended in this video isn’t rooted in science. We’re really just following the laws of resistance training we know to be true. Progressive overload is necessary to make progress and compound lifts are the most efficient.
Great video. One question and I hope hope I gonna define it on a good way. So every faze is 18 training sessions, are you splitting or choosing exercises based on how many time client can exercise per week or? How you decide which group of exercise is for that day, split pull/ push, whole body , lower / upper based on how many times client coming or goal is "catch" little bit of everything? thanx
Good question! The training split I choose does depend on a few things. The clients goals, how many times a week their coming in, and their experience level. I start most clients off with total body sessions.
If I think it would benefit the client, I might switch to a upper/lower body split or push, pull, legs split. It all depends on the person. If a client is canceling often, or they’re inconsistent, stick with total body every time.
Can you do a video on Cueing during assessment?
More cueing videos will be out later this year!
Really helpful. Thsnk you🍀
Glad it was helpful!