Real Fitness

Business Description

Fitness Business Consulting; Weight and nutritional counseling; Exercise programming and instruction; performance training for any level of athlete

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  Since success is largely dependent on client compliance I can't offer refunds as a general rule. However, I would issue a refund when merited.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I've been a trainer for 17 years; the last six writing certifications and teaching other trainers and medical professionals. BS Health Education. Certifications: The Apex Fitness Group-Certified Fitness Professional (wrote that course and edited the text) NASM - Certified Personal Trainer; Performance Enhancement Specialist NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• What is your educational background?
  BS Health Education, minors in Biology, Biochemistry, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pyschology. I was also a Medic in the Army National Guard for 8 years and a Registered EMT. Please see my other certifications and qualifications under "What are your qualifications?"
• What approach do you take with your clients?
  Every program needs to fit the clients life as well as goals. I adjust my physical and emotional demeanor as well as exercise and nutrition programming to fit the clients life.
• Where do you train your clients? Do you train clients in their own home?
  I own a studio in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland, OR and I also train at a studio in Oregon City, OR. I will occasionally train a client in their home when circumstances make it necessary.
• Do I need a home gym in order to train at home?
  No. There are several tools I can bring with me. However the best results come from learning to use the body as we do in real life.
• Do you provide dietary advice?
  Absolutely. I provide non-clinical nutrition programs related to the clients goals and fit into the clients life. I refer people to dieticians when appropriate.
• What are your rates?
  $60 per private sessions. $20-$40 per person for group sessions: 2-4 people $85 per session in home
• Do you provide any guarantees on results?
  No. Results are dependent on the clients compliance. However, I do guarantee that if the client follows their program, they will achieve positive results.
• What makes you different from other fitness trainers?
  Aside from my long and unique experience teaching personal trainers, I know the best results for the long term is to teach people to make fitness part of the clients life, not change lifestyle.

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