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Both. I try to recognize significant dates and events in my clients' lives by sending a card or personal note (not sure if that really qualifies as a 'gift,' but some may consider it one). I may also give a small 'exercise gift' (e.g. small piece of exercise equipment like tubes, or a free session etc.) when one of my clients reaches a significant milestone. I work with a lot of middle school, high school and college-aged girl athletes, and have given Senior Night game gifts, graduation gifts etc. because over the years that I've worked with them they have become like family to me - I like that, and it's one of the things in my practice that really makes me feel good.
I've received gifts from clients throughout the years as well, although I never solicit or expect them. Someone thinking enough about me and feeling close enough to want to acknowledge our relationship and what my service has meant to them is an honor in my opinion. Definitely unexpected and unnecessary, but certainly something that I would graciously accept as something that they felt moved to give.
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com
I've received gifts from clients throughout the years as well, although I never solicit or expect them. Someone thinking enough about me and feeling close enough to want to acknowledge our relationship and what my service has meant to them is an honor in my opinion. Definitely unexpected and unnecessary, but certainly something that I would graciously accept as something that they felt moved to give.
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com
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Both; for birthdays, I send a card and give a complimentary session. At Christmas, I give money to a charity in the name of my clients.
I have also received gifts from clients; they were tokens of appreciation.
I have also received gifts from clients; they were tokens of appreciation.
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I tend to GIVE fitness gifts to my clients, in particular, especially those that I know they need, for self-administration of their new fitness lifestyle.
This has included: heart rate monitors, workout shoes/apparel, self myofascial release tools, etc.
And I try be a gracious receiver of gifts. I'm the first one to appeal to clients not to feel obligated to give me gifts, as their business and friendship is more than enough, but it seems that clients are just too grateful for the results and professionalism they get from working with me. I can only be sincerely thankful for that.
This has included: heart rate monitors, workout shoes/apparel, self myofascial release tools, etc.
And I try be a gracious receiver of gifts. I'm the first one to appeal to clients not to feel obligated to give me gifts, as their business and friendship is more than enough, but it seems that clients are just too grateful for the results and professionalism they get from working with me. I can only be sincerely thankful for that.
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Both; I believe that rewards given for reaching goals is goodto keep interest and is good business and if they give a gift to me, I will not turn it down(could be percieved as disrespectful by some).
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Have received many, and given few. Accepting a gift is being courteous. When I give they are related to client needs.
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So far, I have neither given nor received any gifts. I probably would not feel comfortable accepting anything more than a token of appreciation, and would probably only give something small and meaningful if I did give a gift.
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Both! As others have said, I've given clients gifts when they've reached milestones or achieved a specified goal. I've also sent cards or a small gift at a birthday or when something is happening in their lives (death of a family member, birth of a new baby, etc.). I like to recognize their achievements and major life moments.
I've also had clients give me gifts. Many were from clients that I had trained for a long time and our relationship had morph from just that of client to that of friend. I've had clients invite me to birthdays, weddings, showers.
Personal training is just that...personal! I really make it a habit to get to know my clients. What is going on in their lives. Why they're striving for their goals. What their motivations or deterents are. Alot of those are the people they surround themselves with. Overtime we get to know each other really well, both personally and professionally!
I've also had clients give me gifts. Many were from clients that I had trained for a long time and our relationship had morph from just that of client to that of friend. I've had clients invite me to birthdays, weddings, showers.
Personal training is just that...personal! I really make it a habit to get to know my clients. What is going on in their lives. Why they're striving for their goals. What their motivations or deterents are. Alot of those are the people they surround themselves with. Overtime we get to know each other really well, both personally and professionally!
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I do give and receive gifts from clients. Some have become friends and you want to recognize holidays or personal milestones. For clients who are trying to lose weight or who struggle with food choices I like to give cookbooks that are full of healthful ideas. It can help keep them on track and it's a nice way to show you are thinking off them. At the same time, it's supportive but not extravagant.
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I have given gifts and have received gifts from clients. I am a small studio owner so I try to come up with something useful during the holdiays this year I gave totes with my studio logo on them and placed a couple goodies in there as well. I acknowledge Birthday's by sending cards and to new clients I give them a studio T-shirt. I have rec'd gifts during the holidays and as a token of thanks on different occasions as well.
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I do. I even bake healthy recipes for my clients so they can see what vegan food is like. No fat added vegan truffle brownies definitely have boosted class attendance ")
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Both. I give gifts to my clients for Christmas and I usually receive gifts back as well for Christmas and sometimes even for my birthday.
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Both. There are mutual benefits in a personal trainer-client relationship.
Best,
Ron
www.motionsoft.net
Best,
Ron
www.motionsoft.net
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My company does both as well, as long as the gifts are not deemed inappropriate, as in very large sums of money in exchange for.....Well, you can figure out the rest. We have had multiple offers for that as well. Small tokens of appreciation are always welcomed and we give them to our clients as well. It is nice to be thought of and think of others.
