Josh qualified as a personal trainer in 2008 and spent twelve and a half years training clients face to face, delivering 45 to 55 sessions a week at his peak. He co-founded Create and writes about the commercial side of the job.
Business & Marketing
Industry Insights
How to Get Personal Training Clients: A Step-by-Step Guide That Actually Works
Here are the essential strategies that will help you build a thriving personal training business and convert prospects into loyal clients: Start…
Josh Thursby
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Industry Insights
Personal Training
How Many Personal Trainers Are There in the UK? (2026 updated)
The fitness industry in the UK continues to expand, with personal training representing one of its fastest-growing segments. But getting an accurate…
Josh Thursby
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Personal Training
How to Become a Gym Instructor in the UK: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Strong
Thinking about turning your passion for fitness into a recognised career? Becoming a gym instructor, or progressing further into personal training, is…
Josh Thursby
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Career Advice
Industry Insights
What Are Personal Training Levels? A Breakdown for Aspiring UK Fitness Professionals
Josh Thursby
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Career Advice
Industry Insights
Am I Too Old to Become a Personal Trainer?
The idea of becoming a personal trainer might seem out of reach if you’re in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s. Isn’t…
Josh Thursby
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Career Advice
Industry Insights
Top 5 UK Gym Chains for Personal Trainers: Facilities, Salaries & Benefits
Choosing where to run your personal training practice – choosing the right gym chain – will directly impact your income, access to…
Josh Thursby
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Personal Training
5 Ways to Stand Out as The Best Personal Trainer at Your Gym
Josh Thursby
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Career Advice
Industry Insights
11 Reasons Why Not to Become a Personal Trainer
This article may seem counterintuitive given that we are in the business of personal training qualifications, but we want to paint a…
Josh Thursby
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Equipment
6 Best Apps For Online Coaches
Online coaching is an increasingly popular way for fitness professionals to either shift entirely away from the gym floor, or to add…
Josh Thursby
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Personal Training
Personal Trainers’ Guide: The Importance of Finding Your Clients’ ‘Why’
Why is "Why" so Important for Personal Trainers? As a personal trainer your main purpose is to help your clients get results.…
Josh Thursby
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Personal Training
Gym Clients vs. Online Clients: A Comparative Guide for Personal Trainers
Josh Thursby
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Business & Marketing
8 Ways to Improve Your Ability to Sell Yourself as a Personal Trainer
Selling Yourself as a Personal Trainer In today's competitive fitness landscape, a personal trainer must stand out from the crowd to attract…
Josh Thursby
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