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Personal Trainer metrics and KPIs

What are Personal Trainer metrics?

Developing an effective Personal Trainer metrics can be intimidating, especially when your daily duties demand your attention. To assist you, we've curated a list of examples to inspire your planning process.

Feel free to copy these examples into your favorite application, or leverage Tability to maintain accountability.

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Examples of Personal Trainer metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Losing Weight

  • 1. Caloric Intake

    Measures the average number of calories consumed daily and tracked through a food diary or nutrition app

    What good looks like for this metric: 2,000 calories per day

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Track food intake consistently
    • Opt for nutrient-dense foods
    • Avoid high-calorie, low-nutrient foods
    • Implement portion control
    • Plan meals ahead
  • 2. Physical Activity Level

    Assesses the amount and intensity of physical exercise performed weekly

    What good looks like for this metric: 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Set a weekly exercise plan
    • Incorporate both cardio and strength training
    • Increase daily step count
    • Try high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
    • Find a workout buddy for motivation
  • 3. Body Weight

    Tracks total body weight measurements taken consistently at the same time daily

    What good looks like for this metric: 1-2 pounds weight loss per week

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Weigh yourself weekly
    • Create a calorie deficit
    • Increase water intake
    • Monitor weight trends
    • Adjust goals as needed
  • 4. Body Mass Index (BMI)

    Calculates a value derived from the mass and height of an individual to determine if it's within a healthy range

    What good looks like for this metric: 18.5 - 24.9 for healthy BMI

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Track BMI monthly
    • Focus on healthy eating
    • Include more fiber in your diet
    • Limit sugary beverages
    • Work with a nutritionist
  • 5. Waist Circumference

    Measures abdominal fat by measuring the waist to ensure it is within healthy limits

    What good looks like for this metric: Less than 40 inches for men, 35 inches for women

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Measure waist biweekly
    • Incorporate core exercises
    • Reduce intake of refined carbs
    • Focus on whole foods
    • Engage in consistent physical activity

Tracking your Personal Trainer metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

Tability Insights DashboardTability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

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Planning resources

OKRs are a great way to translate strategies into measurable goals. Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the OKR framework:

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