We can separate this into to aspects: the creative aspect consist in what we all do different and the consistent aspect is what we all do the same.
◽ Creative aspect
Most of our members are very easy and friendly, their expectations out of a session is mostly to have a good time as well as train hard for their results. Thats why we deliver an entertaining training program where you as a trainer will have to create their workouts with variety, challenge, education and fun.
Our base program consist in 4 workouts, they are all full body and you will be provided with the list of movements for this 4 workouts. You will find the program very general, as we only include basic body movements (ex. Row narrow, squat, chest push or crunch).
As an example, in the program you will find the movement: "Row Narrow" and this is when your creative aspect starts: It will be your decision if you like to do it with the dumbbells, or the barbell, the cables, or any equipment that you can possibly perform a narrow row. It will be your decision if you prefer to do it standing, or seating, or maybe just single arm or in pulses. This will be your own decision for the specific session, considering what equipment is available at that moment, but mainly considering your client's level, preferences and goal.
You will be able to decide how are you going to mix this exercises for that session. Feel free to create combinations in super sets of 1-5 exercises, create combinations of lower body, upper body and core, and also mix the equipment as much as you can. We want all our clients to learn how to use every piece of equipment inside of the gym, so the more variety is the best.
Transmit everything that you know about fitness to your clients during their sessions, so we keep them well educated and engaged. Everything until here is designed in a way that you will be able to bring on your best creativity, demonstrate your own style and encourage your clients with your biggest personal strengths.
◽ Strength progressive system
In Group Sydney Gym, we have a very mixed system where all our trainers are looking after all our clients group. You will be allocated some permanent sessions slots, but every week you will also be taking extra sessions with other clients as a mix. This is why we have created a strength progressive system which is going to take about 10-15 minutes of your session and all trainers must deliver exactly the same.
On each of our 4 workouts base, you will be tracking one exercise per workout.
Program 1: Squats
Program 2: Bench Press
Program 3: Shoulder Press
Program 4: Deadlift
In the iPad you will find the specific progress for each client and each exercise. So every session you will have to note the new weight increase for this client.
This exercise must always be done in the Smith machine because this is our safest equipment system where clients will be able to lift their heaviest and progress more. You can use other equipment if you like, but you will notice that when the clients are progressing into heavier weights, they will only be able to lift that amount in the smith machine.
We are setting as an initial goal to all our clients to lift their own body weight, this is helping them to stay engaged to the program.
How do I know what exercise my client is up to?
In the first page of our training system in the iPad (Yellow square), you will find our entire clients list. In the first column find the name of the client, the second column is the number of total number of sessions that this client has completed. Before you start each session, you will have to manually change this number and increase by one (If it is 25, then change the number to 26). Then in the third column it will automatically adjust the number of the program (1-4) that you are meant to deliver for that new session.
How much weight do I have to increase?
The increase of weights must be slow and safe, so please only increase by 2.5 kilos or 5 kilos as a new max. for each session. So if a client have done 40 kilos of Squats, then in the next time you can only go for 42.5 kilos or 45 kilos maximum. This will also extend their progressive journey and gives more physical results.
"Is not only about lifting heavy, its about the progressive journey into a stronger physical version of their self"
When do I go heavier with my client?
6 repetitions is the minimum amount that a client must complete in a set in order to go heavier on the next set. If a client does not complete 6 repetitions, that is considered the maximum weight for that session and you must not go heavier.
Use this words:
"John, today we are going to track your progress for Squats! last time you did 12 repetitions of 55 kilos, so today we will have to go 60 kilos as a new max"
"Lousie, today we are doing Bench press! last time you did 3 reps with 45 kilos, so today we will try to build up your number of reps to 6 for the same amount of weights"
Our client retention system
Please make sure to introduce the new numbers in the iPad just at the end of the exercise and do it in front of the client (Don't leave this for later as we need to communicate with our clients about their results). Take the opportunity to show their own numbers and have a quick analysis of their progress. Use similar words to "John well done! you have reached a new max on Squats with 60 kilos today!"
Also let them know what exercise they will be measuring on their next session. This is very engaging and makes them to look forward the next time they come to you. "Hamish, next session we will be doing Bench press and please be ready to lift 85 kilos as your new max!"
This system has been incredibly engaging for our clients, is creating competition and a strong culture within our group
◽ Creative aspect
Most of our members are very easy and friendly, their expectations out of a session is mostly to have a good time as well as train hard for their results. Thats why we deliver an entertaining training program where you as a trainer will have to create their workouts with variety, challenge, education and fun.
Our base program consist in 4 workouts, they are all full body and you will be provided with the list of movements for this 4 workouts. You will find the program very general, as we only include basic body movements (ex. Row narrow, squat, chest push or crunch).
As an example, in the program you will find the movement: "Row Narrow" and this is when your creative aspect starts: It will be your decision if you like to do it with the dumbbells, or the barbell, the cables, or any equipment that you can possibly perform a narrow row. It will be your decision if you prefer to do it standing, or seating, or maybe just single arm or in pulses. This will be your own decision for the specific session, considering what equipment is available at that moment, but mainly considering your client's level, preferences and goal.
You will be able to decide how are you going to mix this exercises for that session. Feel free to create combinations in super sets of 1-5 exercises, create combinations of lower body, upper body and core, and also mix the equipment as much as you can. We want all our clients to learn how to use every piece of equipment inside of the gym, so the more variety is the best.
Transmit everything that you know about fitness to your clients during their sessions, so we keep them well educated and engaged. Everything until here is designed in a way that you will be able to bring on your best creativity, demonstrate your own style and encourage your clients with your biggest personal strengths.
◽ Strength progressive system
In Group Sydney Gym, we have a very mixed system where all our trainers are looking after all our clients group. You will be allocated some permanent sessions slots, but every week you will also be taking extra sessions with other clients as a mix. This is why we have created a strength progressive system which is going to take about 10-15 minutes of your session and all trainers must deliver exactly the same.
On each of our 4 workouts base, you will be tracking one exercise per workout.
Program 1: Squats
Program 2: Bench Press
Program 3: Shoulder Press
Program 4: Deadlift
In the iPad you will find the specific progress for each client and each exercise. So every session you will have to note the new weight increase for this client.
This exercise must always be done in the Smith machine because this is our safest equipment system where clients will be able to lift their heaviest and progress more. You can use other equipment if you like, but you will notice that when the clients are progressing into heavier weights, they will only be able to lift that amount in the smith machine.
We are setting as an initial goal to all our clients to lift their own body weight, this is helping them to stay engaged to the program.
How do I know what exercise my client is up to?
In the first page of our training system in the iPad (Yellow square), you will find our entire clients list. In the first column find the name of the client, the second column is the number of total number of sessions that this client has completed. Before you start each session, you will have to manually change this number and increase by one (If it is 25, then change the number to 26). Then in the third column it will automatically adjust the number of the program (1-4) that you are meant to deliver for that new session.
How much weight do I have to increase?
The increase of weights must be slow and safe, so please only increase by 2.5 kilos or 5 kilos as a new max. for each session. So if a client have done 40 kilos of Squats, then in the next time you can only go for 42.5 kilos or 45 kilos maximum. This will also extend their progressive journey and gives more physical results.
"Is not only about lifting heavy, its about the progressive journey into a stronger physical version of their self"
When do I go heavier with my client?
6 repetitions is the minimum amount that a client must complete in a set in order to go heavier on the next set. If a client does not complete 6 repetitions, that is considered the maximum weight for that session and you must not go heavier.
Use this words:
"John, today we are going to track your progress for Squats! last time you did 12 repetitions of 55 kilos, so today we will have to go 60 kilos as a new max"
"Lousie, today we are doing Bench press! last time you did 3 reps with 45 kilos, so today we will try to build up your number of reps to 6 for the same amount of weights"
Our client retention system
Please make sure to introduce the new numbers in the iPad just at the end of the exercise and do it in front of the client (Don't leave this for later as we need to communicate with our clients about their results). Take the opportunity to show their own numbers and have a quick analysis of their progress. Use similar words to "John well done! you have reached a new max on Squats with 60 kilos today!"
Also let them know what exercise they will be measuring on their next session. This is very engaging and makes them to look forward the next time they come to you. "Hamish, next session we will be doing Bench press and please be ready to lift 85 kilos as your new max!"
This system has been incredibly engaging for our clients, is creating competition and a strong culture within our group