If you cannot view this email in your email programme then please click here to view it on our website.
To ensure you receive our emails please add focus@emailnewsletters.biz to your address book. |
 |
|
 |
Last month we launched our new ‘PURE SERIES’ of one-day continuing professional development (CPD) workshops. These are a great way of updating your skills to include some of the popular training methods for use both inside and outside the gym environment.
If you haven’t already signed up, don’t forget that we have a great launch offer on our ‘Kettlebell Instructor’ and ‘Fit 2 box’ courses which will save you £50 if you book the two courses on consecutive days. Hurry though, check out the details on our website today because once the places have gone the offer will have to end.
Bob Ellis |
|
|
 |
Summer of sport is good for business
Four weeks of international football, a fortnight of Wimbledon, cricket, athletics, we’re even starting to get excited about the 2012 Olympics. Has there ever been a more positive environment to boost the health and fitness sector? Ok, we know the country is still struggling to come out of recession and generally it looks bleak on the jobs front, however, it seems that in the midst of the doom and gloom, many people want to take control of whatever they can and their fitness is something that they can influence. Consequently, the fitness industry has far more going for it than most and jobs, it seems, are to be found in all areas of the industry right across the country.
Good news then for wannabe personal trainers and gym instructors. Even if you are considering a complete change from your existing career you can qualify in a matter of weeks, studying whilst still in your current job if you wish. This is an attractive option for many of our students says Bob Ellis, MD of Focus Training,
“Our courses are completed through a combination of supported home study and workshops. For many people this is the only way that they could consider training for a new career. We have an incredible pass rate and that is partly down to the importance we place on providing our students with the support that they need. They are not on their own and it works really well.”
Also fuelling the need for fitness professionals is the Government’s obsession with the state of the nation’s health and its investment in the wellbeing of our over-indulgent nation. The fitness sector is the key to the prevention rather than cure strategy and will play a crucial role in helping to bring down the NHS bill in the future.
So, the message is simple, whatever your age, whatever your background, if you are interested in health and fitness, considering making a career of it may be the best move you ever make.
|
|
|
|
 |
5 Top Tips To Increase Your Confidence Around Charging The Right Price For PT
If you have ever felt awkward or uncomfortable about asking for money from your clients or about declaring your fees, then you’re not alone. But it’s essential that you develop your confidence around charging because if you have doubts or concerns in this area it is clearly going to create a significant block to building a successful PT business.
Here are 5 tips to shift your thinking so that you can feel very confident about charging and being rewarded for the valuable work you do.
TIP #1 Get Clear On Your Value
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been qualified or how much experience you have as a PT, you still have the ability to provide value for your clients. It is very easy to forget how valuable the knowledge and expertise you have is for your clients simply because you are so familiar with what you know. Just because you know it doesn’t mean your clients do.
Click here to read the full article...
|
|
|
 |
A fresh approach to CPD from Focus Training
Focus Training, the UK’s premier provider of training for fitness professionals, has announced the launch of its new and diverse range of one-day CPD workshops. The 'PURE Series' currently comprises of eleven courses and is specifically aimed at keeping health and fitness professionals motivated and at the top of their game.
Great news for anyone with a Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor qualification. The PURE Series offers a quick and easy option for developing your skills base through a series of one day workshops, all REPS accredited, so you'll be acquiring your quota of CPD points for your annual REPS re–registration.
So, what does the day involve? Well, as you might expect from Focus, it's planned to perfection to give you maximum results, and that includes making sure you enjoy yourself! The workshops are scheduled from 10am to 4pm but you’ll find our trainers are always ready to spend as long as it takes to make sure that you go home with all your questions answered. What's not on the agenda however, are time–consuming written examinations, you'll simply be assessed as you go throughout the day.
Launch offers
Courses start at just £125 and Focus are launching PURE with savings of up to £50 when you book more than one course on consecutive days.
For health clubs and gym owners, we’ll come to you to deliver workshops in-house, any time, any day, to any number of staff at the same time. That means total convenience for you and your staff. Simply talk to one of our training advisers to discuss your requirements.
PURE Series – 11 brand new CPD workshops
- Fit2 Box
- Kettlebell
- Circuit
- Step
- Cycle
- Lifting
- Chill
- Tone
- Motion
- Defence
- Business
To find out more about the courses, dates and venues, talk to a Focus Training adviser on 0333 9000 222.
|
|
|
|
|
Get funding for your CYQ qualifications through Get Qualified NW
Get Qualified NW offers you 60% off a variety of outdoor, sport and fitness courses (to a maximum of £200 for a level 2 and £300 for a level 3). The scheme is a North West programme run in partnership with the University of Cumbria and the National Skills Academy.
Focus Training is one of only six providers across the North West granted approved Academy Provider status in Health and Fitness. For more course information please click here.
For eligibility criteria and to apply for funding please visit www.getqualifiednw.org.uk
|
|
|
|
|
Focus Training is now on Facebook!
If you're a Facebook user then visit our new Facebook page and click the like button. You'll then be able to easily keep up to date with the latest Focus Training news, photos, course dates and also join in discussions about fitness related issues.
Click here to find us on Facebook.
|
|
|
|
| |