Welcome to Lift The Bar. It’s great to have you in the team. We can’t wait to get to know more about you and help you in your journey to become one of the best in the industry.
Our aim is to improve the reputation of the fitness industry by helping each other to be the absolute best we can be at any particular time in our career.
We recognise that we all have different goals for ourselves and our careers as well as different areas of expertise and knowledge gaps.
With this in mind we have drawn on the knowledge of people from outside the industry as well as those within the industry, and within the LTB family itself, to create an extensive library of resources covering all the different aspects required to be successful. From communication specialists to help with gaining and retaining clients. Through to nutrition, training and adherence experts to help with getting results and business specialists, we have it all covered.
In addition to the ever increasing list of courses available on the member site, there are also hours of guest webinar content covering everything you need to know to be the best. Alongside the site is our friendly Facebook group where you can get your questions answered and find support from others who understand your situation.
Our commitment to you is that we will continue to share what is working for us in Curious Fitness and in our own businesses as well as source experts in their field. We will do all we can to answer your questions and assist you however we can. In return we ask that you respect the owners of content shared in the group. Action what you learn and share your own expertise with others.
Hopefully we have a deal - Now to get you started!
Getting the best from LTB
1. Focus on one thing and get it sorted before you move on.
2. Diarise your learning time and your action time.
3. Structure your learning based on your business requirements and take action.
4. “How will this benefit my clients?” is a great filter to apply to what you learn or read about in the group to avoid shiny object syndrome.
5. Don’t compare yourselves to others in the group. We are all individuals with different goals, knowledge and experiences both within the industry and outside it.
6. ASK! There is no such thing as a stupid question. You can even ask anonymous questions using the button on the members site.
7. Read your welcome email, let us know if you want personalised recommendations.
8. Want more support? Check out the LTB Essentials membership level.
Getting Started
LIFT THE BAR RESOURCES
MEMBERS SITE
FACEBOOK GROUP
Use the group to ask questions, share knowledge and keep up with the new resources available. The group contains hundreds of fellow trainers and facility owners all with different experiences and perspectives allowing us to all receive and provide support to each other. It's often worth searching the group for previous responses on a topic and the guides and files sections are packed with more useful resources.
Look out for the regular posts on upcoming events, the best posts in the week and welcome new group members. Whilst we encourage fun we aim to keep the group informative and positive. Debate can be healthy but negative posts about people inside or outside the group will be removed. Please help us keep this as a safe place for the sharing of best practice.
We have a number of courses available along with a vast collection of guest webinars and downloads.
Choose a course you are interested in, download the workbook and start on your first lesson. The workbook contains space to write notes, complete tasks and note your action plans. At the end of some lessons there is a mini multiple choice quiz to complete. You will earn points and badges as you go too.
The site is fully searchable however, if you would like any recommendations or are looking for something in particular in respect of the resources please complete the personalised resource recommendation form in the welcome email.
Member Site Community
Access our new community wherever you access the site. You can use this to chat to other trainers or find out what is happening in LTB.
You can access the site via the Thinkific app. Download it via your app store, search for Lift The Bar and sign in. Once you've set up, add it to your home screen and use it to access the resources.
Note: you need to access the site via a browser to access additional pages and update your account or profile.
FEED BACK
This is your service and we can’t make it better if we don’t know what you want. We love feedback, please let one of the team know if there is anything you’d like to see or if you have any questions.
Quick start guide to LTB resources
New Trainer Guide (Download)
Online Coaching, Set Up and Marketing (Courses)
Marketing Checklists (Downloads)
Client Consult Example (Webinars)
Practicalities (Courses)
How to Retain Clients (Courses)
Practical Nutrition Coaching (Courses)
Nutrition Coaching For Personal Trainers (Courses)
Calorie Deficits (Courses)
Foundations of Programming (Courses)
Movement Continuums (Courses)
So you're a pt who wants to run an incredible session (Courses)
Essentials of Personal Training (Courses)
Mobile Training (Courses)
Growing a Client Base (Courses)
Client Consultations (Courses)
Welcome Document Canva Template (Downloads)
Customer Service (Courses)
Client Communication (Courses and Webinars)
So you're a pt who wants to understand client ambivalence (Webinars)
Self Determination Theory (Courses)
There are hundreds more resources so if you're interested in an area not covered here have a search of the site or drop us an email.
FAQ'S
I can’t get onto the members' site
Please check your spam for an email. Any issues email claire@liftthebar.com
Can I access content on my mobile?
Absolutely. The site is fully mobile optimised so you can access everything that you can see on the desktop version. You can also download the Thinkific app, search for Lift The Bar and log in if you prefer to use an app.
How can I find a course or webinar recording There is a great search function on the members' site to help you navigate. You can also email admin@liftthebar.com for help and suggestions.
How do I cancel?
Whilst we want you to stay, you can cancel at any time by cancelling your payment. All the instructions are on the cancellation page linked in the footer area of the site.
Can I watch the webinars offline?
No, unfortunately the files are too big, however we are investigating different options for the future.
I can’t keep up with all the posts in the group Good news, each weekend there is a “best posts of the week” post in the group. We also email the information out each week. This will allow you to catch the key things that have happened without having to live on Facebook. If you aren't on our email list please contact Claire.
What is Essentials?
Essentials is a membership level (See separate note) and a series of e-books including the movement continuum, movement preparation, book of consults, female training and many more. You can find out more and purchase the books on the website.
How do I know what events are coming up?
All events are announced in the group, also check the events tab in the Facebook group and your weekly emails.
What are the benefits to Essentials level membership?
Too many to mention here however, you get more personalised support as well as access to the e-books. Check out the upgrade page on the members' site for more details or contact Claire.
How do I update my details?
See the update personal details" page linked in the "Useful Member Links" section of the "Member News Page" on the members site.
What resources would you recommend?
We are huge fans of Cathy Macdonald's courses and guest webinars. Other than that it is very dependent on your current knowledge and experience. We are happy to make personalised recommendations, just respond to your welcome email.
Is there a referral scheme?
Yes, check out the referral page linked in the "Useful Member Links" section of the "Member News Page" on the members site.
I'm not using the resources to their full capacity. The good news is that we have deliberately kept the price low so you don't have to use all the resources to get value for money. Use what's available to attract or retain a client for just 1 session a week and you have more than paid for your monthly investment.
Want extra support?
LTB essentials gives you the benefits of personalised information and accountability. You get the opportunity to pick the brains of one of the team. With 2 calls a month you can brainstorm, get input or feedback and generally enjoy the benefits of having a business partner without the downsides. Costing just £100 a month in addition to your normal membership fee you can upgrade for a few months (minimum stay 3 months) and downgrade again when you wish. You also get access to all the Essentials E-books currently available, for more details check out the member site page https://www.liftthebar.com/bundles/ltb-essentials or drop Claire an email claire@liftthebar.com
“Sally was brilliant! I have A LOT on and was completely stuck in overwhelm when we started working together. Every month she listened to me offload all the stuff I had on and helped me to organise my thoughts and start to set more realistic weekly actions and I finally started to get somewhere with all the plates I’m spinning, in particular the one big project I’ve been sitting on. I’ve recently made a big start on it and I feel ready to tackle the next stage on my own. I can’t thank Sally enough for getting me to the point where I feel like I have control again. And the team has been brilliant as well. Thank you �� ”.
Meet the team
Chris Burgess OWNER, CREATIVE GENIUS
Welcome to the Lift the Bar family. LTB started with a goal of improving the industry and I am proud of what it has become. We endeavour to ensure that we are sharing the most effective approaches at any one time and encourage you to do the same. Get stuck in and make yourself at home.
Claire Winter
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Hi, it’s great to have you in the group and I can’t wait to see how you use the resources, knowledge and skills here to develop yourself and your business. You should have received a welcome email from me and you’ll receive weekly updates to help you stay up to date with what’s going on, feel free to drop me a mail if you ever have any questions or need any help.
Mentors
Maggie Elliott Sally Eccles
It’s great to have you with us. You’ll see me with Claire in the weekly Facebook lives and I help create resources as well as supporting members in LTB Essentials
Jake Weekes
Welcome, If you’ve booked for a welcome call then there’s a good chance we’ll be chatting soon. You’ll also see me around in the Facebook groups and I’m one of the LTB Essentials level mentors if you need more help.
Hey, if you’ve asked for personalised resource recommendations then you’ll be hearing from me soon. I’m also one of the mentors for the LTB Essentials membership level so if you’d like more support to move your business forward let me know.
