📱 Best Platforms
Thumbtack, Nextdoor, Facebook Groups
📖 The Hustle
Train clients one-on-one in their own home, garage, or backyard. No gym needed — use resistance bands, body weight, and whatever they have. Charge $30-50 per hour. Many people want a trainer but hate gym environments. With 5 weekly clients at $40 each, that is $800 monthly. Focus on beginners who just want to get healthier — they need encouragement more than a complex program. Be their cheerleader.
🚀 First Step
Get a basic CPR certification (often free online), buy a set of resistance bands, and post on Nextdoor offering in-home personal training for beginners at $35/hour.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Start every client with a simple movement screen — can they squat, lunge, push, and pull safely
- Use resistance bands instead of weights — they are cheap, portable, and safer for beginners
- Track each client's workouts in a shared Google Sheet — visible progress keeps them paying month after month
🛠 Tools & Resources: Thumbtack, Nextdoor, resistance bands, Google Sheets, MyFitnessPal