5 tips to motivate clients to exercise at home

The best program is useless if the client doesn't do it at home. Adherence to home exercise is an evergreen topic – here are five things that help.

1. Less is sometimes more

A short program the client can manage beats a long routine they abandon after three days. Start with what's realistic.

2. Show the exercise, don't just describe it

A video and photo guide remove the "am I doing this right?" doubt. The client sees exactly what the exercise looks like.

3. Give the routine structure

A regular time and a clear number of repetitions help build a habit. That's why the client sees rounds and dosage in the program.

4. Make access easy

The fewer steps to the program, the better. A link or QR code on the phone is always at hand – no hunting for paper.

5. Revisit it at check-ups

Ask what worked and what didn't, and adjust the program accordingly. The client sees that their exercise matters.

Small progress the client keeps up is worth more than a perfect plan they won't follow.