Fitness technology has recently opened the door to ways in which you can receive truly personalized fitness coaching and workout program design that simply wasn't available a mere decade ago. 

Do you need workouts because you travel for work? Want the freedom to exercise from home, your work fitness facility or another gym? No worries, we have you covered. We have coaching option so that you can easily make fitness a part of your daily routine – no matter how busy you are or where you're at!

With online personal training, the gym and personal training experience comes to you. Whether on your tablet or smartphone, remote fitness coaching provides flexibility and expert trainer knowledge at an affordable price. 

How Does Online Personal Training Work?

Online personal training is a rapidly evolving way to workout that allows individuals to access a certified and knowledgeable fitness professional over the internet. Here’s what you can expect with on-line / remote personal training at Shaping Concepts:

Comprehensive Health and Fitness Application

You'll first complete a thorough application for that gives us a detailed picture on your goals, health history, any medical or injuries we need to be aware of and other relevant information that allows us to properly prepare for your initial consultation.

Initial Consultation 

Our online personal training program begins with an initial consultation between you and your personal trainer. This consultation can take place over a phone call, video call or at our studio if you are local. 

This is when you and your trainer will discuss:

• Your primary objectives and goals
• Your fitness background and how long you’ve been exercising
• Your medical history such as injuries and surgeries
• Your workout preferences such as location and equipment
• Your time availability for workouts both in duration and frequency during the week

This information is necessary for your trainer to create an effective program design for you. This consultation is also a great opportunity for you to meet your personal trainer and learn about their background, philosophies, and coaching methods.

Fitness Assessments

Next we'll look to do appropriate fitness assessments to help us personalize your exercise prescription. This can be done at the gym if you're local or done via video or video call if you don't live in the Charleston, SC area.

Your Online Fitness Plan

With all the above information your personal trainer will create a personalized plan for you to follow. Our on-line programs can vary depending on whether you're an existing client of the gym and need some workouts to compliment your in-house personal training program, or if you'll be doing most if not all of your workouts elsewhere.

Either way we like to program out for no more than (4) weeks at at time to allow for modifications to be made based on need, progress, and adaptations. This serves two purposes:

1. Physiologically we have to ensure you avoid the dreaded plateau where your results stall.  We need to ensure your body is continuously adapting to new exercise stimulus, which is a critical key to results.

2. Psychologically we want to keep your programs fresh, interesting, and fun! We help you stay excited about continually progressing and taking on new challenges as your fitness and ability level continue to grow!

Workouts

Once your trainer provides your with your workout plan, it’s up to you to get it done. There are two types of online personal training workouts we provide depending on how comfortable you are with technology:

• Digital spreadsheet with YouTube demonstrations
• App-based training with videos through Trainerize

As you’re working out, it’s important to log your workouts to track your progress and help your trainer develop your next program. This information will let your trainer know your strengths and problem areas.

Check-ins

Your online fitness coach will schedule regular check-ins with you to provide accountability and guidance. Check-ins can take place via phone call, video call, or via messaging through the Trainerize app.

You will discuss your advancements, obstacles and ways to improve. Ask your online personal trainer any questions that you have about your workouts or nutrition.  

Does Online Personal Training Work? 

Absolutely! There are thousands of people worldwide who have shifted to online training to fit their needs and they have achieved fantastic results. From fat loss to performance enhancement, online personal training has proven itself to be a realistic and cost-effective way to achieve your fitness goals. Given its success, online personal training is a movement that you can expect to grow as our mobile technology continues to become faster.  

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