Virtual Personal Training: Who It’s For & Who It’s Not

Virtual Personal Training: Who It’s For & Who It’s Not

From The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey by NASM Podcast Network

March 3, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

Rick Richey discusses how to successfully set up and maximize virtual personal training sessions.

Ready to take your personal training business online? In this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey dives deep into how to set up and maximize success with virtual, remote, and online training sessions. Whether you’re a fitness professional navigating snow day, business trips, or just looking to expand your client base, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to future-proof your career. In this episode, you’ll learn: · Who should (and shouldn’t) consider virtual training sessions · The benefits of remote sessions for busy clients, frequent travelers, and those with second homes · Essential safety guidelines and best practices for online training · How to overcome common client objections and get buy-in for online sessions · Pricing strategies: Should you charge less for virtual sessions? · Pro tips for delivering high-value workouts with minimal or no equipmentRick shares real-life examples, practical scripts, and his proven “seed planting” methods to help you keep clients consistent and your schedule full—no matter where you or your clients are in the world. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a…

People in this episode

Host: Rick Richey

Topics covered

  • virtual personal training
  • online training sessions
  • fitness professionals
  • client engagement
  • safety guidelines
  • pricing strategies

Keywords

  • virtual training
  • remote sessions
  • fitness business
  • client objections
  • high-value workouts

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