Fitness coaches/trainers: what part of managing your clients is still a pain in the a*#?
I’m doing some research into how fitness coaches actually run their coaching business day-to-day, and I’d really appreciate some brutally honest answers from people who are currently coaching clients.
I’m particularly interested in how you handle things like:
● Workout programming
● Nutrition/meal plans
● Weekly check-ins
● Progress photos & measurements
● Client communication
● Tracking adherence/progress
● Payment collection
● Following up with clients
● Keeping track of which clients need attention
I’m curious about the actual workflow, not what you think the ideal software should look like.
A few things I’d love to know:
- How many clients are you currently managing?
- What tools do you currently use?
WhatsApp, Google Sheets, Forms, Trainerize, TrueCoach, Everfit, etc. - What takes up the most time every week?
- What is the most frustrating part of managing clients?
- Have you tried coaching/client-management software before? If yes, what did you dislike about it?
- What do you still have to do manually that you wish was easier?
- If you could eliminate ONE repetitive task from your coaching business, what would it be?
I’m exploring a product in this space, but I haven’t built it yet. I specifically don’t want to build another generic coaching app based on assumptions.
I’m trying to understand where the real problems are first.
So if you’re a coach, trainer, or online fitness coach, I’d genuinely appreciate your experience — including if you think existing solutions are already good enough.
Thanks!