Fitness Builder Summit
online continuing education
Course Description
Didn’t attend the live presentations at the 2026 Fitness Builder Summit? Purchase this year’s recordings to earn your continuing education units. Focusing on client retention and marketing strategies, this one-day online summit provided fitness professionals with the tools needed to improve their services in a competitive market. This event offers innovative insights to help fitness instructors succeed throughout the year.
Prerequisites
Computer & Wifi
Quick Hits
7 hours
Beginner
Online
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Students can start this course after purchasing and creating their online account. After successful completion of this course, you will be able to download your certificate!
$107
2026 Presenters
Sorta Healthy Jeff
Desi Bartett, EdD
Aimee Nicotera, MS
Jessica H. Maurer
Tyler Valencia, PhD(c)
Approvals
0.7 CEUS
3.5 CEUS
0.7 CEUS
7 CEUS
0.7 CEUS
Presentations Included
Strategy
Search, Click, Convert: Mastering Fitness SEO for the World’s Second Largest Search Engine
To turn your YouTube channel from a “hobby” into a high-yield lead generator, you have to stop “posting and praying” and start playing the algorithm to your advantage. In this session, we strip away the guesswork and replace it with a data-driven strategy designed for the modern fitness professional. You will learn how to treat YouTube not just as a video platform, but as a sophisticated search engine that can automate your client acquisition.
What You Will Learn:
- The “Intent” Advantage: How to identify exactly what your ideal clients are typing into the search bar at 2:00 AM.
- SEO Beyond Keywords: The 2026 rules for titles, tags, and AI-driven descriptions that force the algorithm to work for you.
- Thumbnail Psychology: Simple design tweaks that skyrocket your Click-Through Rate (CTR) by creating immediate visual tension and curiosity.
- The Conversion Framework: A proven video structure that keeps viewers watching longer (Average View Duration) and transitions them seamlessly from “free viewer” to “paying client.”
This isn’t about going viral for the sake of views; it’s about becoming the most visible authority for the specific problems your business solves. Stop competing for attention on social media and start being the answer to your client’s most pressing searches.

Tyler Valencia, PhD(c)
Retention
Five Hidden Retention Gems
Discover the secret strategies that can transform your client retention rates and keep your business thriving. In this workshop, we’ll dive into five often-overlooked yet powerful techniques for boosting member loyalty and engagement. From creative community-building approaches to innovative follow-up methods, you’ll walk away with practical tips that go beyond the basics and make a lasting impact. Perfect for professionals looking to elevate their business, this session will provide actionable insights you didn’t even know you were missing. Get ready to unlock hidden gems that will keep your clients coming back for more!

Jessica Maurer
Promotion
The Referral Ripple: Proven Strategies to Earn Word-of-Mouth Growth
In a competitive fitness market, the most effective marketing isn’t paid, it’s the client who raves about you. In this session, you’ll learn the key strategies top trainers use to build trust, elevate the client experience, and spark natural word-of-mouth referrals. Explore simple communication skills, standout service moments, and retention practices that turn satisfied clients into loyal advocates. Leave with a repeatable framework to grow your business authentically, by creating experiences worth sharing.

Aimee Nicotera, MS
Expert Panel
Predicting the Future of Business, Sales, & Marketing
Join us for an insightful session on “Predicting the Future of Personal Trainer Sales, Business, and Marketing,” where industry experts will unveil the trends shaping the fitness landscape. Discover innovative strategies that will empower personal trainers to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving market. From leveraging technology to enhance client relationships to harnessing social media for impactful marketing, you’ll gain valuable tools to forecast and respond to consumer demands. Our panel will share real-world case studies and actionable insights to transform your sales and marketing approach. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself for success!

Christine Conti, FitFixNow

Sorta Healthy Jeff, Gym Owner & Fitness Education YouTuber

Arlen Guerrero - EQUINOX | Director of Education - EFTI

Shannon Hudson - Founder at 9Round Kickboxing Fitness & CEO of I Love Kickboxing
Strategic Marketing
From Belly Fat to Barbells: Marketing for Women Over 40
Women over 40 aren’t chasing six-pack abs. They’re looking for answers. They’re frustrated by stubborn belly fat, disrupted sleep, metabolic slowdown, and a body that feels unfamiliar. And they’re tired of fitness marketing that ignores the hormonal reality of midlife. The truth? Women over 40 are the most loyal, highest-investing demographic in fitness, yet most professionals are still marketing to 25-year-olds. In this high-impact session, you’ll learn how to shift your messaging from aesthetics to strength, muscle, metabolic health, and longevity. We’ll explore:
• Why midlife belly fat is hormonal
• The psychology of the modern midlife woman
• How to position strength training as the solution
• The language shifts that build trust, authority, and long-term loyalty
Walk away with a clear strategy to become the go-to expert for women in midlife, by solving the problem that keeps them up at night and building a business that lasts.

Desi Bartlett, EdD
Revenue & Retention
The Semi-Private Advantage: Increase Revenue, Results, and Retention Without Working More Hours
Learn how to increase revenue, reduce trainer burnout, and deliver a premium client experience through an optimized semi-private training model. This session breaks down ideal session structures, pricing strategies, and personalization systems that make semi-private both profitable and scalable.

Sorta Healthy Jeff
Fitness Builder Summit DETAILS
Format: Online
Course Approvals: NASM 0.7, AFAA 0.7, ISSA 7, NESTA 0.7, & NCSF 3.5
Completion Time: Self-Paced | Approximately 7 hours
Course Format: Online Lectures
