Today, I have for you the top 5 personal training trends for 2010. Many have speculated about what trends in personal training will happen in 2010. Here’s my take on the future.

1.    Shorter sessions
Longer hours at work combined with a busy home life will leave your clients feeling like they have even less time for the gym. Accommodate for these needs by providing shorter express sessions for your clients.  Offer 30 minute sessions instead of your traditional 60 minute sessions. You’re clients will see the shorter sessions as an easier way to get a workout in during their lunch beak or on their way home from work.

2.    Small group sessions
Small group sessions will be a great way to provide value packages to customers. While the U.S. economy tries to rebound from recession, group sessions will encourage clients to share the cost of training. Group sessions will also keep clients motivated longer by having friends and peers join in on the fun.

3.    Web-based training
Web-based personal training will continue to grow. Now more than ever, people are starting to adopt the Internet as an everyday necessity. Offer your clients web based training services that they can complete from their home, on the road, or anywhere else they find an Internet connection. Many online companies already offer software for you to tailor for your customers. Simply do a Google search for “online personal training” and you’ll come across a wide variety of programs you can use.

4.    Corporate wellness programs
As the costs of health care continue to increase, corporations will continue to invest in preventative health measures to save on medical costs. Use this as an opportunity to introduce corporate wellness packages to surrounding businesses. Offer a volume discount and watch your profits soar.

5.    Virtual terminals
The days of cash are over. Get with it and start accepting plastic for your training sessions. Allow your customers the option to pay online. Ensure that customers pay on-time by enrolling them in an automated payment plan. Virtual terminals are easy to install simply visit services like PayPal and sign up from a free account.