Common questions about NRPT membership

We get as many questions from personal trainers as we do from members of the public. This means you have to take time out from your schedule to ring us and even then you probably forget the most important question that you originally wanted to ask.

So we hope this gives you some of the answers as to why the NRPT is THE place to advertise yourself on the web.

If you have any further questions, please contact us for more information.

How does the NRPT work and what are the benefits?
What am I paying a membership fee for?
How will I get clients?
Where can I get insurance?
What happens if I don't get any referrals?
What's the best way to advertise?
Which gyms can I use in my area?
Where can I get a first aid qualification?

How does the NRPT work and what are the benefits?

Any Personal Trainer can join the NRPT as long as they are level 3 qualified, have public liability insurance and hold a current First Aid/CPR Certificate. The benefits include our promoting you online and offline, your very own webpage within our website, a dedicated NRPT team to support your membership, discounted Civil Liability Insurance, Newsletters, regular media coverage and your information being seen by users of Handbag.com, ivillage.co.uk and Men's Health.
What am I paying an annual membership fee for?

This is much the same as the answer above:
- Your very own webpage on the NRPT website which is available 365 days a year
- Reduced membership rates from a whole host of partners
- Full management of your details in members website
- the NRPT search box on leading UK sites - thefitmap.co.uk, Netfit.co.uk and gymuser.co.uk etc
- Discounted Civil Liability Insurance (if needed)
- Conference & course discounts
How will I get clients?

For members, the NRPT seeks constant press and PR using established consultants to make sure we get in the magazines and newspapers that matter. We also have our own team of web search engine optimisers to make sure that we appear at the top of the search engines for the most ppopular related keywords guaranteeing more traffic.

With all our efforts to promote you, you get clients because they are looking for a personal trainer in your area using the NRPT directory. We achieve direct, targetted traffic from people looking for Personal Trainers right across the UK. It's pointless having millions of users if they are not relevant and this is why we lead the market in our field.
Where can I get insurance?

The NRPT has negotiated great rates for Civil Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance. These insurance policies are available for all NRPT members, as long as you are level 3 qualified. If you need insurance, you need to join the NRPT first, then we can provide you with the cover. You are likely to pay considerably higher premiums from other providers and with the NRPT you are able to take out a ?5m cover - either for Personal Training or for Personal Training with Sports Therapy.
What happens if I don't get any referrals?

Unlikely scenario, but it may be worthwhile reviewing your profile, are your areas maximised, do you have a photo on your profile page, has your membership expired, are your descriptions encouraging etc.. etc..?
What's the best way to advertise?

There are many ways to advertise your Personal Training services; Yellow Pages, local Newspapers, leaflet drops or even TV! But the most cost-effective by far is by keeping your NRPT membership up-to-date. With our online and offline brand receiving press coverage all the time, you can benefit from more and more potential clients searching in your area.
Which gyms can I use in my area?

We do not have a list of gyms that are available to freelance personal trainers. We suggest the following:
- find a local gym search.
- approach the gym to see whether you can pay a fee for using their equipment, or even think about a revenue share as they are sure to have some people they could point in your direction.
- look for positions (click here for online fitness recruitment company) within gyms that are advertising for new trainers (Holmes Place in London regions or even David Lloyd Clubs)
Where can I get a first aid qualification?

We look for a course that provides basic knowledge about treating minor injuries or ailments. You can usually find courses at our local Adult education centre or check the St John Ambulance courses (as they are run across the country and are seen as the standard).