Stop losing money on
Personal Trainer projects.
One client blows out a knee on your watch without a waiver and they'll take your gym, your house, and your pride. If you don't lock down your payment terms, you're just a glorified volunteer giving free sweat equity to flakes who ghost your sessions.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a rock-solid 'Late Cancellation' clause so you're getting paid whether the client shows up to the rack or stays in bed.
Client Ghosting
Without upfront financial commitment, clients can disappear mid-project.
Infinite Revisions
Without a documented scope of work, you risk doing unpaid tweaks forever.
Chasing Checks
Waiting 30 days for a paper check severely impacts freelance cash flow.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Personal Trainer, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone understands the deliverables before work begins.
🛡️ What this retainer covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
Platform Features
ESIGN-Compliant Workflow
Digital signatures built directly into the platform.
Upfront Deposits
Clients can pay immediately upon signing via Stripe integration.
Statement of Work
REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Personal Trainer services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Initial Physical Baseline Assessment
- Customized Periodization Training Plan
- 60-Minute Supervised Resistance Training Session
- Post-Workout Equipment Breakdown and Sanitization
- Bi-Weekly Body Composition Analysis
- Form Correction and Technical Coaching Log
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Personal Trainer services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do when a client cancels five minutes before we start?
If it isn't in writing, you're eating that hour of lost wages; a signed contract lets you bill them for the full session regardless of their excuses.
My client keeps texting me for meal plans that aren't in the original deal.
That’s scope creep killing your margin, so point to the 'Service Limits' in your agreement and tell them extra work costs extra cash.
Who pays if a client drops a plate and cracks the floor or breaks a machine?
You're on the hook for the repairs unless your contract explicitly states the client is liable for equipment damage caused by their own negligence.