Online Personal Training Guide #2/4: How to Create a Great Online Class Page on FitMyTime

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Sep 1, 2018 · 4 min read

Part 2/4 of FitMyTime Instructor Handbook

Photo by: All To Love | Intuitive Yoga

Now that your profile page is set up, it’s time to polish your class page and make sure it is professional and engaging. First impressions count so make sure your class page captures visitors’ attention!

Your online class page is compiled of several fields:

Listing title

Your listing title should briefly describe the class; 2–4 words should be enough.

Price

The price is for an hour class (default setting).

Detailed description

  • Welcome your visitors — Make your class page be as inviting as if they came to your studio or to your home for the first time.
  • Add an abbreviated version of your bio, just so people will get a general idea about you and your expertise. You can refer them to your profile for further information.
  • Emphasize the advantages of online live workouts as you see them — Think about your target audience: What will motivate them to sign up for a class? Are they busy business women with tight schedules? Are they new moms who want to start an exercising routine? Are they people with specific medical conditions who can benefit from online live workout?
  • Describe the health benefits of your class — Does it improve strength and flexibility? Can it help with stress and pain relief? Weight loss? Back pains? Elaborate a little about who can benefit from your class: age, fitness level, etc.
  • Set expectations — Is this workout adjustable to all kinds of populations? Is it recommended for any level of fitness?
  • Suggest how they can take their first step toward better health — Invite people to contact you via the contact button for consultation before making their first booking. Our built in messages platform was created so that instructors and students can chat prior to booking a lesson.
  • Add a short YouTube introduction video — Your YouTube video is another way to add a personal human touch to your online class, as it creates a sense of familiarity that is harder to achieve by using only text and photos. Potential students will trust you more after hearing your voice and seeing you speak and move. The video can include a short “about you” and an invitation to contact you (by using the contact button) for consultation before scheduling an online live session. It can also contain a short exercise demonstration. If your description contains YouTube links, the videos will be shown below the description.

Workout Type

Choose the relevant workout type for your online class. In some cases, it makes sense to mark a few types. For example, If you offer a meditation class, and it is also suitable for pregnant women, you can mark both types. You can create several classes, so if you teach Pilates and Yoga, you might consider setting up 2 different classes. Alternatively, you can mark several options for one class. Make sure your listing title is compatible. For example, if you marked Yoga and Pilates, you can use use a title like “Yogilates with Daniel” or simply “Personally tailored workout”.

Language

Mark one or more languages that you speak fluently.

Video Chat Link

This field should be left empty. After we approve your listing, we will create a unique video chat link for your classes.

Location

Select your location (so people will know what time zone you are in).

Images

Use captivating photos that demonstrate your fitness expertise. While it is advisable that your profile photo will be a close up photo, the best photos for your class page are medium shots that show you in a “workout pose”. Long shots in which you app

ear small and distant where the view takes most of the space may create a distancing effect. To build a sense of closeness and familiarity make sure the viewer can see you clearly. You can upload several photos and switch the main photo every once in a while if you wish to do so, just by dragging the photos. For best results, use JPG, GIF or PNG images that are 660 by 440 pixels.

Write informative, interesting texts and be sure to proofread your profile page (or even better — ask a friend to help with that).

FitMyTime welcomes fitness and yoga instructors who are interested in teaching online and joining our community to apply here.

Meanwhile, you can read more about how it works.

More posts from our Instructor’s guide:

Online Personal Training Guide #1/4: How to Create a Compelling Instructor Profile on FitMyTime

Online Personal Training Guide #2/4: How to Create a Great Online Class Page

Online Personal Training Guide #3/4: How to Deliver Online Live Workouts Like a Pro

Online Personal Training Guide #4/4: How to Promote Your Online Class

FitMyTime is a global marketplace for online fitness and yoga classes. We connect trainers and trainees from around the world for live online one-on-one fitness and yoga classes.

FitMyTime

FitMyTime is a global marketplace for online fitness and yoga classes. We connect trainers and trainees from around the world for live online one-on-one fitness and yoga classes.

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FitMyTime

FitMyTime

FitMyTime is a global marketplace for online fitness and yoga classes. We connect trainers and trainees from around the world for live online one-on-one fitness and yoga classes.

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