Can a quick course for trainers keep gym members coming back?

NCT ID NCT07156240

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests two short training programs for fitness professionals to see if they can help gym members attend more regularly. One program is based on self-determination theory, the other on making exercise more enjoyable. A total of 117 trainers and their gym members will be followed for one year to track attendance and dropout rates.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
behavioral training programs for fitness professionals
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better ways to train fitness instructors to keep gym members coming back regularly.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 117 professionals in three clubs, so results may not apply to other settings. The outcome depends on many factors beyond the training.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • People family club

    Lisbon, Portugal