Guides
Running a one trainer business, without the studio software.
Short, practical, written by a trainer who still trains. No listicles, no "ultimate guide" to anything. Each one answers a question trainers actually ask, and each one is updated when the answer changes.
How to keep track of client sessions as a personal trainer
The four ways trainers do it, the seven rules that keep the count honest, the "two left" conversation, and when a notebook stops being enough.
MindBody alternatives for solo personal trainers
Why MindBody is the wrong size for one trainer, what you actually need, and what the coaching platforms, scheduling tools and Decem cost in 2026.
Session tracking spreadsheet for personal trainers
Clients, packages, sessions left, no shows and money owed in one file. Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. No email required.
No show and late cancellation policies that clients accept
What to charge, how to word it, and a policy you can paste onto your package receipt.
What you really earn per session
Why the number on your price list isn't the number, and how to find the real one.