Hello, mailman-ga!
Your question is very interesting to me since I ran my own personal
training and fitness business for many years (though not online). It
was fun to look through the various online training sites and see
exactly what is being offered these days.
As you probably know, there are two major types of online training sites:
1. Those that truly offer customized exercise training through direct
consultation and/or transfer of digital pictures.
2. Those that offer generic exercise training programs aligned to a
clients desired goals. The same program might be sold to 100+
clients, regardless of personal injuries, misalignment problems and
health conditions.
Obviously, those websites that offer personalized training programs
via consultation are far more professional than generic programs.
Prices of both types of programs seemed to start out in the
US$30/month range. There were a few exceptions with the more well-know
personal trainers like Gary Mathews, who starts at $49.95. Most sites
offer a variety of pricing options based on duration and package
selection, so I did not include lists of prices in most cases. I
figured you would prefer to look through the websites and get an idea
of the services offered for the prices requested.
As you start looking through the sites, you will begin to notice the
differences in terms of navigation ease, clutter, information content
and true desire to train clients individually.
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TOPFIT PERSONAL TRAINING
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"With TOPFIT, you'll get no computer generated programs or "one size
fits all" routines. I personally custom design practical, no-nonsense
programs to meet your specific goals and to fit your lifestyle,
available equipment and time."
http://www.topfitonline.com/
Online Training and Pricing:
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"My goal when training and consulting clients online is to make the
experience as close to a face-to-face, one-on-one encounter as
possible. Before taking anyone on as a client, I like to exchange a
couple of emails and get to know a little about you. After this, I
will have you fill out the necessary Health History, Lifestyle, and
any other appropriate documents. You may either email them back to
me, or print and mail them with your check or money order. We will
keep in contact via email or various messenger services (phone contact
can be arranged.)"
Consultation and Basic 4-week program starts at $50.00
http://www.topfitonline.com/services.htm
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WORKOUTS FOR YOU
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http://www.workoutsforyou.com/default.htm
"We provide all the benefits of a personal trainer without the
expensive price! While most personal trainers charge at least $50 just
for one hour of consultation, our comprehensive, highly effective
exercise programs are affordable enough for even novices to try out.
We'll provide you with a customized 4-week cardiovascular program and
a personalized 4-week strength training program for as little as $17
per month!*"
Four distinct training programs:
http://www.workoutsforyou.com/what_you_get.htm
Prices:
http://www.workoutsforyou.com/what_you_get.htm#Subscription%20Prices
Sample Exercise Demonstrations:
http://www.workoutsforyou.com/sample_exercises.htm
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WORKOUTS FOR WOMEN
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Offers routines for gym and in-home workouts.
http://www.workoutsforwomen.com/default.asp
Meet the trainer:
http://www.workoutsforwomen.com/meet_joni.asp
Prices:
http://www.workoutsforwomen.com/join.asp
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TODD FITCHETT'S ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING
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"Introducing A Knowledgeable Bodybuilder Who Has Over 9 years
Experience AND National Certification To Help You Reach Your Fitness
Goals As Soon As Possible!"
http://members.shaw.ca/muscleman/
Personal Training Packages:
http://members.shaw.ca/muscleman/Training%20Packages.htm
* This is a somewhat interesting concept since he also offers
"Question" packages with no training recommendations
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ONLINE FITNESS COACHING WITH GARY MATHEWS
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"Many potential clients have been asking me about the benefits of
online fitness coaching and consultation. Unlike books or other
websites which offer fitness programs without proper instruction
leaving client left stranded, once clients have invested in my
programs, I take them by the hand and guide them through the exercise
period."
http://www.maximumfitness.com/training/weight-training.htm
Pricing starts at 1 month for $49.95
Bonus 10 weeks of free coaching with purchase of a fitness manual
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TOTAL BODY FITNESS
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http://www.tbfinc.com/
Weight loss and personal training programs from Celebrity trainer
Johnnie Jackow Sr.
http://www.tbfinc.com/personal_trainer.htm
All exercise programs include detailed pictures or videos:
http://www.tbfinc.com/exercise.htm
Pricing for the 4-week and 12-week personal training & nutrition
program including personalized chat:
http://www.tbfinc.com/signmeup.htm
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THE MOTIVATION STATION
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(These programs are a generic series of pre-printed exercise routines
for &12.50 each)
"Get all the expertise of a personal trainer without the expense!
These pre-made fitness programs are the latest way to get in shape.
Take advantage of this great value that combines your goals with some
of the most inexpensive products available.
Choose from:
Weight-loss workout
Dumbbell workout
Resistance band workout
Resistance Tubing workout
http://www.motivationstation.net/
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FOREVER YOUNG PERSONAL FITNESS
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http://goforeveryoung.com/index.html
Prices:
http://goforeveryoung.com/letsgetstarted.html
(phone consultations included in training packages)
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EVERYONE FITNESS
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"..a service that offers our members personalized exercise programs
that are sure to keep you excited and help you achieve the goals
you've always wanted! What you are basically getting is an online
Personal Trainer who will design your program as well as update it on
a weekly basis. Not only will you receive a program but you can
suggest changes in the program or even modify your goals. If you find
the program is not meeting your needs we will be sure to modify it to
best satisfy you! Our Health and Fitness Specialists are available
24/7 to answer any question you may have."
http://www.everyonefitness.com/page/page/711531.htm
Who we are:
http://www.everyonefitness.com/page/page/719741.htm
Sample Programs:
http://www.everyonefitness.com/albums/album_image/763145/156093.htm
http://www.everyonefitness.com/albums/album_image/763145/156094.htm
Prices:
http://www.everyonefitness.com/page/page/817814.htm
FAQ's:
http://www.everyonefitness.com/page/page/718987.htm
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GLOBAL HEALTH AND FITNESS - Personal Consulting
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"GHF's very qualified experts will not only answer all your health and
fitness questions, they will personally develop a program that is
right for you--one that's tailored to your goals, fitness level, time
and equipment availability, personal preferences, special limitations,
etc. And as a GHF member, all of your questions will be answered
within 24 hours, 365 days a year - guaranteed!"
http://www.global-fitness.com/fitnessconsult.html
Membership:
https://ssl2.imagiware.com/global/trialMembership.cgi
Pricing for customized training is elusive! One link did not work, and
there seems to be no actual references for how much a personalized
program costs.
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VIRTUAL FITNESS TRAINER
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http://www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com/
http://www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com/moreinfo/index.htm#Features
Q. "Does Virtual Fitness Trainer's Online Personal Training and Health
and Fitness Membership actually customize programs or is this package
a database of ready made workouts?"
A. "Programs are personally customized and created by Mandy to suit
your health and fitness goals! Some clients do prefer to use the ready
made programs which are also included within the Members Private site.
The choice is yours and both options are available within this
exclusive package."
Pricing: Scroll down the page for 2004 Pricing Packages
3 Months: $124.95 AUD Plus a Bonus 1 Month Extra
(Approx $86 U.S. dollars - that's around $29 $21 U.S. dollars per month)
6 Months: $174.95 AUD Plus a Bonus 1 Month Extra
(Approx $120 U.S. dollars - that's around $20 $17 U.S. dollars per month)
12 Months: Early Bird Special $245.00 AUD NOW a Bonus 2 Months Extra!
(Approx $170 U.S. dollars - that's around $15 $12 U.S. dollars per month
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MORRISON MUSCLE
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http://www.morrisonmuscle.com/home.htm
"Morrison Muscle personally designs fitness programs that take into
consideration client age, sex, weight, height, body type, activity
level, goals, availability and injuries. We guarantee that your
program will not be computer generated and will be designed by a
certified personal trainer to meet your needs. Your trainer will
contact you either by e-mail or by phone on receipt of your order."
http://www.morrisonmuscle.com/program.htm
Sample customized program:
http://www.morrisonmuscle.com/example.htm
Pricing:
http://www.morrisonmuscle.com/subtemp.htm
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MYOTRAINER
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"My name is John A. De Goes and I'm an ISSA-certified personal
trainer. With more than five years of training experience and detailed
knowledge of fitness theory, I can help you obtain the body you want,
in less time than you might think. With me as your personal trainer,
you can and will make dramatic improvements in your physique. My
custom training programs will provide you with the winning combination
of science-based training methods, sports supplementation, and proper
nutrition--everything you need to build the body you want."
http://www.myotrainer.com/
Pricing (a large variety of customized packages)
http://www.myotrainer.com/services.html
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JASON KOZMA'S PERSONAL TRAINING
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http://jasonkozma.com/
About Jason:
http://jasonkozma.com/about_me_jason_kozma.htm
Pricing: (a variety of packages)
http://jasonkozma.com/orders.htm
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CUSTOM PHYSIQUES
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http://physique.bizland.com/customphysiques/index.shtml
"Welcome to the "Discover Your Custom Physique" virtual online fitness
center. You have come to the place where you can receive one-on-one
fitness training from one of our famous fitness instructors. Our
online customized fitness programs are regarded as the most powerful,
life changing programs in existence. If you are finally ready to make
profound changes to your physique, while simultaneously catapulting
your self-esteem, and are once and for all, tired of wasting your
money on get-fit-quick schemes and gimmicks, you are now in terrific
hands. Take note and recognize, that we are not some fly-by-night
company hiding behind a .com name. All of our trainers are either
world- renowned fitness experts, teachers and/or published fitness
authors."
http://physique.bizland.com/customphysiques/discover.shtml
Pricing:
6-weeks - $199.95
12-weeks - $549.95
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TRULY HUGE
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"Personal Trainer Online is Paul Becker, I have been working out now
for 25 years and have been training others for almost as long. I have
studied and tested all areas, including physical training, mental
training, nutrition and recovery. Theories are great, but what counts
is real results in the gym and on your body, and that is why after
testing practically every method there is, I kept only the techniques
that consistently produced positive gains, time and time again."
"I can get you on a custom-made program and answer all of your
questions about the most result-producing techniques to gain muscle
size and power, correct diet and supplements (what really works), fat
loss, how to do specific exercises or how to hit the different body
parts or anything else you want to know. Then I will continue to work
with you as your one-on-one coach and trainer to insure you make
maximum gains."
http://www.trulyhuge.com/training.htm
Pricing and Questionnaire:
$ 90.00 for 3 months
$150.00 for 6 months
$250.00 for 1 year
http://www.trulyhuge.com/enroll.htm
(No training routine examples)
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TAYLOR MADE WEIGHT LOSS AND BODY TRANSFORMATION
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"I offer pre-designed plans to assist individuals reach their goals.
These plans will work for both Males and Females. A very important
component of losing weight and maintaining a body that is in optimal
condition is weight training and moderate amounts of cardiovascular
exercise. Although it is not necessary to engage in either one of
these activities to lose weight, it is important to understand the
advantages of performing exercise while losing weight."
http://www.taylormadeweightloss.com/personaltraining/personaltraining.htm
Predesigned routines - Prices:
http://www.taylormadeweightloss.com/personaltraining/Routines.htm
Taylor made routines - Prices:
1 Month - 34.95
3 Months - 99.95
1 Year - $299.99
http://www.taylormadeweightloss.com/personaltraining/personaltraining.htm
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COOL RUNNING - personal running coaches
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"All coaching takes place online and by telephone, a method made
possible by the warmly personal and dedicated customer service of the
MyiCoach running staff. Their personalized training plans are
developed around both your skills and schedule, designed to
accommodate the busiest lifestyles."
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/888.shtml
Here is a summary of the pricing and the associated pricing:
Program I - $85/ 4 weeks
Program II - $68/ 4 weeks
Program III - $51/ 4 weeks
Program IV - $30/ 4 weeks
Program I - $255/ 12 weeks
Program II - $204/ 12 weeks
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BICYCLING PERSONAL TRAINER
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"Ride to the front of the pack with Bicycling Personal Trainer! Built
by expert coaches, nutritionists and fitness experts, our customized
workouts will get you in shape, and our nutrition plan ensures you get
the fuel you need.
http://www.bicycling.com/training/0,5094,,00.html
Log in to Personal Trainer
http://bicycling.genesant.com/asp/bicycling/templates/tour_613/0,5771,613_,00.html
Click on "Take a Free Tour". Continue hitting "next" arrow.
Pricing:
Finally, Hit "Click here to join" and scroll down to Select Package"
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CASEY EINHORN
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(The is little info on this site)
http://www.bodyprinciple.com/trainer/index.html
Pricing: Personalized Program for $119.00
http://www.bodyprinciple.com/programs/index.html
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MY FITNESS EXPERT
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"Your personal trainer online"
http://www.myfitnessexpert.com/
Pricing: (A variety of training packages)
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BETTER U - FITSTEP
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Customized online training based on a questionnaire
http://www.fitstep.com/Personal-training/PT-Home.htm
Price and descriptions of training programs:
http://www.fitstep.com/Personal-training/Training/Training.htm
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GET FIT
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"GetFit.com.au is the online personal training service revolutionising
the relationship between fitness trainer and client. GETFIT originally
established in 1996 with a team of 6 personal trainers, now offers the
online facility to service clients who are unable to meet face-to-face
with a trainer due to cost, transport difficulties or business
travel."
http://www.getfit.com.au/html/e_fitness.html
Pricing:
Get-Lean 6 Week Diet & Exercise plan for $149 - (6 Week - Day By Day,
Week by Week Diet & Exercise Plan to Help You Get in-shape Fast!)
12 weeks for $249
16 weeks for $330
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MINDNBODY FITNESS
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Based on a questionnaire.
http://deforceenterprises.com/mnbf/homepage.html
Includes:
Exercise & Workout Cards
* Digital Body Fat Analyzer
* Body Measuring Tape
* Step Count Pedometer
* 1 Month of Email Support
Total Cost - $99.00
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DIETING PLANS
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This is little more than a diet plan and workout subscription site
that includes "printable customized routines based on your weight loss
goals. Our virtual trainers will keep you safe and in shape by
demonstrating the proper form."
http://www.dietingplans.com/diet.cfm?action=join
See FAQ's:
http://www.dietingplans.com/diet.cfm?action=faq
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FREETRAINERS.COM
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"FreeTrainers.com PROUDLY provides FREE Online Exercise Programs &
Diet Plans CUSTOMIZED for YOU!"
http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/index.jsp;jsessionid=rcwc4vd2z1
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Additional Resources
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Fitness Generator - Become an online personal trainer
http://fitnessgenerator.com/
"How to Choose an Online Personal Trainer." American Council on Exercise
http://www.acefitness.org/fitfacts/fitfacts_display.cfm?itemid=116
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I hope these websites allow you to forumlate some good comparisons
along the criteria which you consider important. If I can offer any
further help, please don't hesitate to ask in a clarification.
And again... I want to thank you for a pleasurable question to research!
umiat-ga
Google Search Strategy
online personal training
online fitness training
Specialized database searches |
Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
on
23 Jan 2004 10:54 PST
Hello again, mailman!
Those templates are wonderful. The problem, however, is that they are
very costly for all but the most viable fitness organizations.....like
Men's Health! I have seen similar interactive templates but they are
quite unusual for online personal training. I am compiling what I have
found, including those that have video templates and those with
photographs.
I will start with UK websites and then add on from there.
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UK SITES
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This first website is EXCELLENT!!
NATIONAL REGISTER OF PERSONAL TRAINERS (UK) "Get Fit Program"
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"GetFit is an online fitness plan / personal fitness management
service that's been designed by exercise physiologists and a team of
health and fitness experts. Easy and quick to use, it will build and
manage a totally personalised fitness programme taking into account
your fitness goals, your equipment and your personal details."
http://www.nrpt.co.uk/online/online-personal-trainer.htm
* Click on Interactive Tour
ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINER
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http://www.onlinepersonaltrainer.co.uk/
"You'll receive a highly detailed personalized fitness programme
featuring photographs that clearly illustrate the exercises you will
be doing. You will be able to access your fitness programme online via
your own private personal training client page, where you can also
keep track of your progress using nutrition and exercise diaries. Rob
can also design your fitness programme to include your preferred
leisure or sporting activity whether it be outdoor cycling, swimming
or running. Over the weeks and months, your fitness will be constantly
evaluated by your personal trainer, and your fitness programme will be
amended as your fitness progresses. This guarantees you are always
exercising in the most effective way to achieve your goals. Your first
step is to email us to arrange a free initial consultation. This gives
you the chance to meet your personal trainer and discuss your goals
and requirements. During this time, Rob will evaluate your current
state of health and fitness and together you will look at your present
lifestyle and work out a realistic timetable of personal training
sessions and activity."
http://www.onlinepersonaltrainer.co.uk/personaltraining.htm
SIMPLY FIT
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Online Personal Training:
"Many of our regular clients use this service as it enables them to
practice outside of normal sessions with their trainer. It is even
popular with trainers, who may not have the time to devise their own
in depth training programs because of work commitments."
http://www.simply-fit.co.uk/online-training.shtml
(I am not sure how this works. You may have to initially have an on-site screening)
TRAINHARD.UK
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http://www.trainhard.co.uk/
Click on "Training" and then, on next page, "Online Personal Training."
I am not sure what type of training template they provide.
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NON-UK specific
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Some other programs with videos or templates:
WORKOUT WIZARD AND RE-CREATOR
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"We offer over one hundred complete exercise demonstrations and
exercise descriptions, an online workout tracking system for recording
your workouts, dozens of tried and true weight lifting programs and
interactive anatomy charts to make training the correct muscle group
easy!"
http://www.workoutwiz.com/
Click on "Our Other Sites" and "Take the Tour"
EVERYBODY FITNESS
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http://everybodyfitness.com/
Their customized online training program allows you to view the video
templates for proper exercise form.
http://everybodyfitness.com/training.asp
THE FITNESS NETWORK
====================
http://www.thefitnessnetworkinc.com/home/what/what.shtml
The customized exercise programs do show picture templates, but not
"moving" templates.
Download the Demo (I simply clicked the download option)
http://www.thefitnessnetworkinc.com/home/myfto/demo.shtml
CHANGING SHAPE
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This website allows you access to exercise routines based on your
fitness level, with photographs showing proper form. Many pictures
allow you to move your cursor over the picture to show movement.
See Exercise Programs and go from there:
http://www.changingshape.com/exercise/
Exercise Database:
http://www.changingshape.com/exercise/directory/musclesused.asp
FITREX (Your internet fitness partner)
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http://www.fitrex.com/
Select a training program in the box on the left, and investigate the
website from there.
* Access to over 300 exercise videos and instruction
FITTRACK
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https://www.fittrack.com/index.html
Click on "e-workout" on the left-side bar. It will bring up a small
box showing videos of various exercises.
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I hope this extra information helps. Since you did not specify
exactly what you wanted in your original question, I could not get
into too much depth for the price offered for the original question on
the second "go-around". Although researchers are always happy to work
around clarification requests, the extra information you asked for
basically reformatted the entire question and required several hours
of additional work.
This should provide a good start, I hope. If you have further
questions along these lines, I will be happy to work on them.
Good luck and have fun getting in shape!
umiat
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