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Date
It is important that this record be both accurate and representative of your normal dietary intake.
Consequently, it is essential that you do not alter your normal eating habits in any way and that you
record as precisely as possible every single item that you consume (this includes water, vitamins,
condiments, margarine, etc). To do so, you must follow a few simple instructions (listed below). The
purpose here is to quantify your normal intake so do not alter your eating habits in any way or the
resulting analysis, although accurate, will be useless because it will not be representative of your typical
diet. The procedure may seem somewhat cumbersome, but remember, it is only three days.
Instructions
1. Keep a pen and paper with you at all times to record your intake including food item, quantity,
and notes. This is imperative as snacks are typically consumed unpredictably and, as a result, it is
impossible to record them accurately unless your recording forms are nearby.
2. Use a small food scale if you have one or use standard measuring devices (e.g., measuring cups,
measuring spoons) to record the quantities consumed as accurately as possible. If you do not
eat all of the item (for instance a portion of an apparently delicious hastily prepared casserole of
leftovers that turned out to be not so delicious), re-measure whats left and record the difference.
3. Record combination foods separately (i.e., hot dog, bun, and condiments) and include brand
names of food items (list contents of homemade items) whenever possible.
4. For packaged items, use labels to determine quantities.
5. Record three days that are representative of your normal intake. Therefore if your weekdays are
different from your weekends, pick two weekdays and one weekend. Likewise, if your M, W, and F
are different from your T and Th and all these days are different from your Sat and Sun, you should
pick one day to represent each unique schedule.
Sample Dietary Record, Day 1
Food Item
(include brand name)
Quantity
(g, ml, tablespoons [T],
teaspoons [t], cups [c], etc)
Notes
(include ingredients and amounts
of homemade items)
Breakfast
2 pieces toast
2 pcs
Margarine
1t
Orange Juice
6 oz
Lunch
Small pizza
400 g
Dinner
Chicken
6 oz
Baked Potato
6 oz
Mixed Vegetables
1c
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with the ISSA. To
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international).
Information
gathered from this
form is not shared
with ISSA. ISSA is
not responsible or
liable for the use
or incorporation
of the information
contained in or
collected from
this form. Always
consult your doctor
concerning your
health, diet, and
physical activity.
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Date
Quantity
(g, ml, tablespoons [T],
teaspoons [t], cups [c], etc)
Notes
(include ingredients and amounts
of homemade items)
Please note:
possession of
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not indicate that
its distributor is
actively certified
with the ISSA. To
confirm certification
status, please call
1.800.892.4772
(1.805.745.8111
international).
Information
gathered from this
form is not shared
with ISSA. ISSA is
not responsible or
liable for the use
or incorporation
of the information
contained in or
collected from
this form. Always
consult your doctor
concerning your
health, diet, and
physical activity.
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Date
Quantity
(g, ml, tablespoons [T],
teaspoons [t], cups [c], etc)
Notes
(include ingredients and amounts
of homemade items)
Please note:
possession of
this form does
not indicate that
its distributor is
actively certified
with the ISSA. To
confirm certification
status, please call
1.800.892.4772
(1.805.745.8111
international).
Information
gathered from this
form is not shared
with ISSA. ISSA is
not responsible or
liable for the use
or incorporation
of the information
contained in or
collected from
this form. Always
consult your doctor
concerning your
health, diet, and
physical activity.
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Date
Quantity
(g, ml, tablespoons [T],
teaspoons [t], cups [c], etc)
Notes
(include ingredients and amounts
of homemade items)
Please note:
possession of
this form does
not indicate that
its distributor is
actively certified
with the ISSA. To
confirm certification
status, please call
1.800.892.4772
(1.805.745.8111
international).
Information
gathered from this
form is not shared
with ISSA. ISSA is
not responsible or
liable for the use
or incorporation
of the information
contained in or
collected from
this form. Always
consult your doctor
concerning your
health, diet, and
physical activity.
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Name
Date
Instructions
This is your comprehensive client information sheet. With this sheet, we will ask you to provide some relevant personal information. The answers to these questions are essential in order to allow us to design an optimized individual fitness program for you.
Please answer all questions in the most accurate manner possible while being as concise as possible.
Disclaimer
Please recognize the fact that it is your responsibility to work directly with your physician before, during, and after seeking
fitness consultation. As such, any information provided is not to be followed without the prior approval of your physician. If
you choose to use this information without the prior consent of your physician, you are agreeing to accept full responsibility
for your decision.
Basic Information
1) What is your gender?
6) What is your body fat percentage (have this taken before submitting this sheet)?
7) Please provide the following skinfold measures (mm).
Abs
Subscapular
Neck
Chest
Triceps
Suprailiac
Shoulder
Biceps
Chest
Thigh
Waist
Hips
Thigh
Calf
Mid-axillary
9) What are your specific goals (rank these goals according to importance with 1 being the most important and 8 being the least)?
Improved health
Improved endurance
Fat loss
Increased strength
Sport specific*
Increased power
Weight gain
*Please provide the sport or athletic event you are training for:
10) Is there a specific timeline for achieving a specific goal?
11) Circle which of the two are of greater importance:
Please explain:
Exercise Information
12) Rate your ability in the following exercises (check the box that corresponds with your ability):
Exercises:
Advanced
Intermediate
Novice
Unfamiliar
Compound movements
Barbell squats
Barbell deadlift
Pull-up
Olympic movements
Snatch
Clean
13) Are you currently exercising regularly (at least 3x per week)? circle one
YES
NO
14) How long have you been consistently doing so without a break?
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actively certified
with the ISSA. To
confirm certification
status, please call
1.800.892.4772
(1.805.745.8111
international).
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gathered from this
form is not shared
with ISSA. ISSA is
not responsible or
liable for the use
or incorporation
of the information
contained in or
collected from
this form. Always
consult your doctor
concerning your
health, diet, and
physical activity.
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Name
15) On the following chart, fill in which type of exercise you normally perform each day: resistance training (RT); interval cardio bouts (ICB); low-intensity cardio bouts (LICB); sport-specific work (SSW)
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Saturday
Sunday
Type of Exercise
16) On the following chart, fill in your approximate workout duration for each day (in minutes).
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Duration
17) Please submit your current exercise regimen along with this form (type it up or write it out for us). Please skip to question 19.
18) If you are not currently exercising regularly, have you ever been on a consistent exercise plan (at least 3x per week)? circle one
YES
NO
If you answered YES, how long ago was it, and how long did it last? __________________________________________________________
Lifestyle Information
19) What do you do for a living?
Rarely
None
Moderate
High
22) If you follow a more regular schedule, when do you work? Days Afternoons Nights
Few times per year
Weekly
24) Please list the physical activities that you participate in outside of the gym and outside of work.
25) If you have any diagnosed health problems, list the condition(s).
27) What additional therapies or interventions are being undertaken for the given health problem(s)?
29) What additional therapies or interventions are being undertaken for the given injury(s)?
30) Please fill out the following timetable with your most normal daily schedule listing the time you wake up, work and have breaks, work out, and
go to sleep.
A.M.
P.M.
12:00 12:30
6:00 6:30
12:00 12:30
6:00 6:30
12:30 1:00
6:30 7:00
12:30 1:00
6:30 7:00
1:00 1:30
7:00 7:30
1:00 1:30
7:00 7:30
1:30 2:00
7:30 8:30
1:30 2:00
7:30 8:30
2:00 2:30
8:00 8:30
2:00 2:30
8:00 8:30
2:30 3:00
8:30 9:00
2:30 3:00
8:30 9:00
3:00 3:30
9:00 9:30
3:00 3:30
9:00 9:30
3:30 4:00
9:30 10:00
3:30 4:00
9:30 10:00
4:00 4:30
10:00 10:30
4:00 4:30
10:00 10:30
4:30 5:00
10:30 11:00
4:30 5:00
10:30 11:00
5:00 5:30
11:00 11:30
5:00 5:30
11:00 11:30
5:30 6:00
11:30 12:00
5:30 6:00
11:30 12:00
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possession of
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not indicate that
its distributor is
actively certified
with the ISSA. To
confirm certification
status, please call
1.800.892.4772
(1.805.745.8111
international).
Information
gathered from this
form is not shared
with ISSA. ISSA is
not responsible or
liable for the use
or incorporation
of the information
contained in or
collected from
this form. Always
consult your doctor
concerning your
health, diet, and
physical activity.
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Name
Lifestyle Information (continued)
31) Exactly how much money do you spend on groceries per month (provide amounts from your last two grocery bills)?
32) How often do you grocery shop (number per week)?
33) How many meals do you eat in restaurants or fast food places per week?
34) Exactly how much money do you spend on supplements per month?
35) If you have any know food allergies, please list them below.
36) Are there any other foods to which youre particularly sensitive (i.e., which cause excessive gas, bloating, stuffiness, or congestion)?
37) If youre currently using any nutritional supplements, please list them (as well as the doses youre taking) below.
38) Please provide a Three-Day Dietary Record (attached). Be sure that these records are representative of the last few months of your dietary intake.
In other words, if you just decided to get in shape two weeks ago and changed your diet dramatically, you should give us an indication of how you
had been eating habitually prior to the recent change.
39) How long have you been eating in the manner recorded on your dietary record?
(If your answer is less than one month, please fill out your record according to your prior intake before this recent month.)
Miscellaneous Information
40) If there is any other information you think relevant to your program design, please share it with us below.
41) Please share your most frequent health, nutrition, or physique complaints and/or dissatisfaction with us.
You have now completed our client information sheet. Please bring this, along with your current workout schedule (if applicable) and Three-Day
Dietary Record, to your first appointment.
Please note:
possession of
this form does
not indicate that
its distributor is
actively certified
with the ISSA. To
confirm certification
status, please call
1.800.892.4772
(1.805.745.8111
international).
Information
gathered from this
form is not shared
with ISSA. ISSA is
not responsible or
liable for the use
or incorporation
of the information
contained in or
collected from
this form. Always
consult your doctor
concerning your
health, diet, and
physical activity.
Confidentiality Agreement
I, _______________________________________
understand
that
the
information
collected
by
Name of Business
_______________________________________
will be used for fitness evaluation purposes and for the design,
implementation, progression, and maintenance of an individualized fitness program only. I further understand
that all such information is confidential and will not be shared with anyone without my prior written authorization, except in the case of a medical emergency or to the minimum extent necessary to achieve a safe and effective
fitness program.
NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________________________
DATE: ________________________________________
WITNESS:_____________________________________
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Name of Business
PLEASE DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING WITH ALL NEW CLIENTS AT YOUR FIRST
MEETING
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Intake_0805
Intake Questionnaire
PLEASE DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING WITH ALL NEW CLIENTS AT YOUR FIRST MEETING
Okay (Name), let me tell you a little about my experience and my personal philosophy of fitness. In working with clients, I like to focus on... (expand). I have
lots of experience in... (expand on your areas of
expertise). Most of my clients are able to achieve their
goals because... (expand on your motivational skills).
Another reason for my high success rate is that I confine my practice to only those individuals who are
really serious about improving their fitness. Are you?
(Answer.)
Okay (Name), the next step is to set up an introductory session so that we can get a feel for how effectively we can work together. The session will last for
forty-five minutes and the cost is just $.
Notes:
YES
NO
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do
physical activity recommended by a doctor?
2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?
3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you are not doing physical activity?
4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
5. Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, neck, knee, or hip) that
could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood
pressure or heart condition?
7. Do you know any other reason why you should not do physical activity?
if
Talk with your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE you start becoming much more physically active or BEFORE you have a fitness
appraisal. Tell your doctor about the PAR-Q and which questions you answered YES.
You may be able to do any activity you wantas long as you start slowly and build up gradually. Or, you may need to
restrict your activities to those which are safe for you. Talk with your doctor about the kinds of activities you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice.
you
answered
Find out which community programs are safe and helpful to you.
NO to all questions
If you answered NO honestly to all PAR-Q questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can:
start becoming much more physically active begin slowly
and build up gradually. This is the safest and easiest way to go.
take part in a fitness appraisal this is an excellent way to
determine your basic fitness so that you can plan the best way
for you to live actively. It is also highly recommended that you
have your blood pressure evaluated. If your reading is over
144/94, talk with your doctor before you start becoming
much more physically active.
Informed use of the PAR-Q: The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Health Canada, and their agents assume no liability for persons who undertake physical
activity, and if in doubt after completion of this questionnaire, consult your doctor prior to physical activity.
NOTE: If the PAR-Q is being given to a person before he or she participates in a physical activity program or a fitness appraisal, this section may be used for legal
or administrative purposes.
I have read, understood and completed this questionnaire. Any questions I had were answered to my full satisfaction.
NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________________________
DATE: ________________________________________
WITNESS:_____________________________________
NOTE: This physical activity clearance is valid for a maximum of 12 months form the date it is completed and
becomes invalid if your condition changes so that you would answer YES to any of the seven questions.
ParQ_0805
Screening Questionnaire
Date of Birth:
Age:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Employer:
Occupation:
Yes
No
Have you ever had angina pectoris, sharp pain, or heavy pressure in your chest as a result of exercise,
walking, or other physical activity such as climbing stairs? (Note: This does not include the normal out
Yes
No
Do you experience any sharp pain or extreme tightness in your chest when you are hit with a
cold blast of air?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Have you ever had a real or suspected heart attack, coronary occlusion, myocardial infarction,
coronary insufficiency, or thrombosis?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Does anyone in your family have diabetes, hypertension, or high blood pressure?
Yes
No
Has more than one blood relative (parent, sibling, first cousin) had a heart attack
or coronary artery disease before the age of 60?
Yes
No
Have you ever taken medications or been on a special diet to lower your cholesterol?
Yes
No
Have you ever taken digitalis, quinine, or any other drug for your heart?
Yes
No
Have you ever taken nitroglycerine or any other tablets for chest paintablets
you take by placing under the tongue?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Please note: possession of this form does not indicate certification status with the ISSA. To confirm active certification status, please call 1.800.892.4772 (1.805.745.8111 international). Information gathered from
this form is not shared with ISSA. ISSA is not responsible or liable for the use or incorporation of the information contained in or collected from this form. Always consult your doctor concerning your health,
diet, and physical activity.
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Day:
Time
Please note: possession of this form does not indicate certification status with the ISSA. To confirm active certification status, please call 1.800.892.4772 (1.805.745.8111 international). Information gathered from this form is not
shared with ISSA. ISSA is not responsible or liable for the use or incorporation of the information contained in or
collected from this form. Always consult your doctor concerning your health, diet, and physical activity.
DietaryWS_0805
Grams
Protein
TOTAL
GRAM GOAL
Carbs
Fat
Name of Business
Yes
No
Yes
No
If yes, what is the average number of miles you cover in a workout? ______________________________________
What is your average time per mile? ______________________________________________________________
Do you practice weightlifting or calisthenics?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Golf
Bowling
Tennis
Handball
Soccer
Basketball
Volleyball
Football
Baseball
Track
Other:___________________________
Average number of times per week:______________________
In which of the following high school or college athletics did you participate?
None
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Other:________________________
Track
Swimming
Tennis
Wrestling
Golf
Swimming
Stationary Biking
Jumping Rope
Basketball
Other:________________________
Bicycling (outdoors)
Stationary Running
Tennis
Handball
Squash
Comments:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________________________
DATE: ________________________________________
WITNESS:_____________________________________
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Name of Business
Informed Consent
NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________________________
DATE: ________________________________________
WITNESS:_____________________________________
Please note: possession of this form does not indicate certification status with the ISSA. To
confirm active certification status, please call 1.800.892.4772 (1.805.745.8111 international).
Information gathered from this form is not shared with ISSA. ISSA is not responsible or
liable for the use or incorporation of the information contained in or collected from this
form. Always consult your doctor concerning your health, diet, and physical activity.
InformedConsent_0805
Name of Business
Members Name:
Date:
Please indicate in the space provided if you have a history of the following:
1.
Heart attack
YES
NO
2.
YES
NO
3.
YES
NO
4.
YES
NO
5.
YES
NO
6.
Skipped heartbeat
YES
NO
7.
Rheumatic fever
YES
NO
8.
Phlebitis or embolism
YES
NO
9.
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
13. Stroke
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
List specifics:
15. Orthopedic problems (including arthritis)
List specifics:
FOR ANY OF THE CONDITIONS CHECKED ABOVE, PLEASE LIST THE DIAGNOSIS AND EXAMINING PHYSICIAN:
ANSWER EACH QUESTION BY PRINTING THE NECESSARY INFORMATION. YOUR ANSWERS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
Name:
Date of Birth:
Age:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Employer:
Occupation:
Relationship:
Address:
City, State, Zip
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Physician:
Phone:
Are you under the care of a physician, chiropractor, or other health care professional for any reason?
If yes, list reason:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Type:
Dosage/Frequency:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list any allergies:
Has your doctor ever said your blood pressure was too high?
Yes
No
Has your doctor ever told you that you have a bone or joint
problem that has been or could be made worse by exercise?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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CONTINUED
Is there any reason not mentioned why you should not follow a regular exercise program?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Have you recently experienced any chest pain associated with either exercise or stress?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
SMOKING
Please check the box that describes your current habits:
FAMILY
AND
If there is family history for any condition, please check the box to the left. If you are personally experiencing any of these conditions,
fill the information in on the line to the right.
Asthma:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Respiratory/Pulmonary Conditions:________________________________________________________________________
Diabetes: Type I:_______________ Type II:_______________ How Long?_______________________________________
Epilepsy: Petite Mal:_______________ Grand Mal:_______________ Other:_______________
Osteoporosis:__________________________________________________________________________________________
LIFESTYLE
AND
DIETARY FACTORS
Energy Level:
Anemia:______________________
Gastrointestinal Disorder:_______________________________________
Hypoglycemia:________________________________________________
Thyroid Disorder:______________________________________________
Pre/Postnatal:_________________________________________________
CARDIOVASCULAR
Please fill in the information below:
High Blood Pressure:_____________________
Hypertension:_____________________
High Cholesterol:__________________________________________________________________
Hyperlipidemia:____________________________________________________________________
Heart Disease:_____________________________________________________________________
Heart Disease:_____________________________________________________________________
Heart Attack:____________________________
Stroke:____________________________
Angina:_________________________________
Gout:_____________________________
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AND
CONTINUED
MUSCULOSKELETAL INFORMATION
Please describe any past or current musculoskeletal conditions you have incurred such as muscle pulls, sprains, fractures, surgery, back
pain, or general discomfort:
Head/Neck:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Upper Back:______________________________________________________________________________________________
Shoulder/Clavicle:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Arm/Elbow:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Wrist/Hand:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Lower Back:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Hip/Pelvis:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Thigh/Knee:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Arthritis:______________________________________________________________________________________________
Hernia:______________________________________________________________________________________________
Surgeries:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Other:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Are you on any specific food/diet plan at this time?
If yes, please list:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
How many beverages do you consume per day that contain caffeine?
How would you describe your current nutritional habits?
Other food/nutritional issues you want to include (food allergies, mealtimes, etc.)
HealthHistory_0805
Minimal
Moderate
Average
Extremely
Home:
Minimal
Moderate
Average
Extremely
Yes
No
Please make any other comments you feel are pertinent to your exercise program.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please note: possession of this form does not indicate certification status with the ISSA. To
confirm active certification status, please call 1.800.892.4772 (1.805.745.8111 international).
Information gathered from this form is not shared with ISSA. ISSA is not responsible or
liable for the use or incorporation of the information contained in or collected from this
form. Always consult your doctor concerning your health, diet, and physical activity.
NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________________________
DATE: ________________________________________
WITNESS:_____________________________________
HealthHistory_0805
Medical Release
r This patient may not participate. (If checked, the individual will not be accepted.)
r Other:
Diagnosis/Recommendations/Comments:
SIGNATURE
PHYSICIAN SIGNATURE
DATE
PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE
DATE
Additional Resources
Contents
Letter Writing
Writing Referral Cards
OF INTRODUCTION
A professional letter written to a prospect may be one of the single most important marketing strategies you can
develop. Even if prospects don't read flyers, or answer all of their phone messages immediately, most people read
their mail every day. That letter may convince them to make that call that they have thought about, but have not
acted on yet.
A sample letter would read something like this:
Dear (Name),
In response to your recent inquiry about personal training, I would like to tell you a bit about my professional
qualifications.
Im certified by The International Sports Sciences Association as a Certified Fitness Trainer. This certification
is the most prestigious in the industry and it qualifies me to work with virtually any individual wishing to
improve their fitness.
Ive been a trainer since (Year) and have worked with more than (number) clients in my career. I have abundant in-depth experience with virtually every form of exercise but most of my clients say that my greatest asset
is my ability to motivate and inspire people.
I invite you to call me at (phone number) any morning between 9 A.M. and 10 A.M. so we can discuss your fitness objectives and see if I may be of service to you.
Sincerely,
John Q. Trainer
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