Meet Barb and Terry. This husband-and-wife duo began training with me in November of 2017. Despite having different health histories and training goals, they wanted to work out together. So, I designed a program that addressed their individual needs while allowing them to train side by side.

How did I do it?

Learn the thought process behind training couples in How Personal Trainers Earn 50–70% More Per Session.

In the past year and a half, Barb has experienced a significant reduction in body weight — with no cardio, by the way — and no longer has issues with her hand and knee, which were once debilitating injuries. Terry has resolved his back and shoulder issues and built some solid strength along the way.

Check out the video below to see Terry in action performing thick-grip chin-ups and weighted parallel-bar dips:

Whether it’s for accountability, motivation, or simply to spend more time together, couple training can be highly effective — if programmed correctly. With the right strategy, everyone wins.