too "bulky"?
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I wouldn't think twice of a trainer that looked like you.
I understand the concern of being "too" much- but honestly- you're not that big (in terms of mass/size) and I think you are lean enough to show that you are fit and you work.
But to Rainbow's point- having a variety of photos that aren't ALL your regular "lean" state might be helpful.5 -
Thank you all for your feedback! It's been very helpful1
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Gracious_Plum wrote: »I think you look great, very inspirational.... care to share your exercise routine?!
I'm going to add you
Good luck with the PT
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The pictures inspire and give credibility to you as a trainer about hard work and dedication. I think they are perfect.3
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trigden1991 wrote: »You look great but I have a feeling many women would think the second picture is "too much". People that are not in shape have a warped view on "normal" or what is too muscular.
... sorry? Just because we might not like that look on females doesn't mean that we have a 'warped view on what's normal' or 'are not in shape'.
Sheesh.
OP, you're a personal trainer. You look perfect for your job. Don't even sweat it. I'm a bit confused though, they'll meet you eventually, so do the pictures really matter?0 -
trigden1991 wrote: »You look great but I have a feeling many women would think the second picture is "too much". People that are not in shape have a warped view on "normal" or what is too muscular.
... sorry? Just because we might not like that look on females doesn't mean that we have a 'warped view on what's normal' or 'are not in shape'.
Sheesh.
OP, you're a personal trainer. You look perfect for your job. Don't even sweat it. I'm a bit confused though, they'll meet you eventually, so do the pictures really matter?
They matter if they turn a potential client away before they even meet.6 -
I think you're very lean.. I'm described as bulky and you look like what I'm hoping to look like after my cut cycle.0
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You look fit to me, a couch potato. I'd hire you if I could get off the couch!6
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I think you're very lean.. I'm described as bulky and you look like what I'm hoping to look like after my cut cycle.
i agree that OP is very lean , not bulky.
to be honest though, now i've thought about it and seen other peoples posts, i agree that for a normal overweight person, they're probably not going to help sell OP's services. however, as a reasonably fit person, if i was looking to get lean i would totally go for someone who looked like that as a PT.1 -
You look very fit. By no means masculine!Your pics look great1
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Btw... what are you doing friday?..... lol0
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Far from bulky. Lean, fit and definition looks great. I might have hired when I started out.1
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You can't and won't appeal to all potential clients.
Some clients will like your look and if it matches their personal ambitions that may be a factor they take into account and for some it won't be a factor and they will choose based on other criteria (qualifications, experience, personality etc.)
At my last gym the best PT (IMHO) had a pretty unimpressive physique but really knew his stuff and was a good coach too. He tended to attract more of the "toning" crowd and not those with high physique or strength goals.
There's a couple of really big/muscular PTs at my current gym, their clientele tends to have a specific demographic looking for size and aesthetics.
A powerlifting PT gets more people who are purely strength focussed.
There's also an couple of older PTs (almost as old as me!) who have a very different clientele base.
"People like me" is a very powerful thing, consciously and unconsciously. Think you are sensible to consider the marketing side of the pictures you advertise yourself with. Just a thought - perhaps wearing a T shirt rather than a vest may broaden your appeal to potential clients?
BTW - I think you look great, lean and fit.
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I agree with the comments to the effect of "you can't please all the people all the time" and "you look great".
That said, I think that the most compelling picture is going to be a clear, smiling face (just like your current profile pic). Whatever demographic you're shooting for, most people respond well to a smiling face. In my brief time in a sales related field the mantras of the old pros were "people buy from people they like", and "big smile and firm handshake gets you half way there".
Side note: In electronic marketing the rule was there should always be a clear call to action with every email, txt, webpage, Instagram post etc. Something like "click below to arrange a free no obligation consultation" or "Call me on 1234-5678 and tell me what you're working towards".
Good luck with it all.1 -
You can't and won't appeal to all potential clients.
Some clients will like your look and if it matches their personal ambitions that may be a factor they take into account and for some it won't be a factor and they will choose based on other criteria (qualifications, experience, personality etc.)
At my last gym the best PT (IMHO) had a pretty unimpressive physique but really knew his stuff and was a good coach too. He tended to attract more of the "toning" crowd and not those with high physique or strength goals.
There's a couple of really big/muscular PTs at my current gym, their clientele tends to have a specific demographic looking for size and aesthetics.
A powerlifting PT gets more people who are purely strength focussed.
There's also an couple of older PTs (almost as old as me!) who have a very different clientele base.
"People like me" is a very powerful thing, consciously and unconsciously. Think you are sensible to consider the marketing side of the pictures you advertise yourself with. Just a thought - perhaps wearing a T shirt rather than a vest may broaden your appeal to potential clients?
BTW - I think you look great, lean and fit.
I agree with this. I would come to you because you clearly would be capable to work on my goals with me. I say you do you and you'll not only attract clients that want to work with you but also clients YOU want to work with...1 -
I feel that you are a bit too lean, but that's just my opinion0
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You can't and won't appeal to all potential clients.
Some clients will like your look and if it matches their personal ambitions that may be a factor they take into account and for some it won't be a factor and they will choose based on other criteria (qualifications, experience, personality etc.)
At my last gym the best PT (IMHO) had a pretty unimpressive physique but really knew his stuff and was a good coach too. He tended to attract more of the "toning" crowd and not those with high physique or strength goals.
There's a couple of really big/muscular PTs at my current gym, their clientele tends to have a specific demographic looking for size and aesthetics.
A powerlifting PT gets more people who are purely strength focussed.
There's also an couple of older PTs (almost as old as me!) who have a very different clientele base.
"People like me" is a very powerful thing, consciously and unconsciously. Think you are sensible to consider the marketing side of the pictures you advertise yourself with. Just a thought - perhaps wearing a T shirt rather than a vest may broaden your appeal to potential clients?
BTW - I think you look great, lean and fit.
cosigning this all the way0 -
^^This
It bowls down to which clientele you would like to attract.0 -
I think you look great, but I agree the average persons view is a little skewed. Before I ever started anything resembling fitness I had a huge girl crush on Zuzka Light, but I remember thinking her shoulders and upper back were super huyoooge. Years later I compete in powerlifting. My upper back could eat hers for breakfast, and I think she looks downright dainty. I still would have hired her back then though. Her body is bangin!1
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