First Impressions

When it’s time to get your patients to go and train with you, it’s going to be a little difficult to get them to come out. Remember that older people are used to living a more relaxed lifestyle, they aren’t up and going all the time like younger people. So first impressions are really going to make them decide whether they’re going to want to come or not.

• You’re going to want to schedule the first appointment to meet and talk with them. This gives them some information on you, and you get to learn who you’ll be working with.

• Make sure that you’re scheduling the appointment at a time that’s best for them and yourself. If they’re free for the day, this is a perfect opportunity to get them when they aren’t worried about getting other things done in the day.

• When first making contact with them, make sure you are excited to get them as a client, ensuring them that you are happy to work with them.

• Get to know your patient on a personal level, as well as them knowing you. This will help in making a connection with the patient such as similarities and likeliness.

•  Tell your patients about the benefits of exercise, and what it can do for them. This will show them that training will improve their overall health. For example, exercise will help to maintain the ability to live independently by increasing overall strength. Exercise is also useful in preventing high blood pressure, colon cancer, type II diabetes, and many other debilitating ailments that affect the older population.