Introduction to the Highest Rated Software for Personal Trainers

PT Distinction is voted the premier training and coaching software for personal trainers, the image above shows a comparison with our closest competitors. The chart has been put together by Capterra based on the reviews of personal trainers.

PTD is incredibly simple to use, but extremely powerful. It helps you guide as many clients as you like with high quality training and coaching. This video shows you how to navigate the software, set up your coaching, and see all of your clients results.

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How to Add and Manage Content in PT Distinction: A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to PT Distinction the world’s leading software for personal trainers and fitness professionals. Known for its powerful features for personal trainers and simplicity, PT Distinction allows you to deliver high-quality coaching to as many clients as you like with ease.

Whether you’re working 1:1 or managing group programs, adding and managing content is simple and intuitive. Here’s how it works

Three Powerful Ways to Add Content

PT Distinction gives you flexibility in where and how you add content:

1. To Your Template Library

Create reusable content you can apply to any client or group:

• Programs
• Exercises
• Assessments
• Coaching materials
• Forms and questionnaires
• Tracking tools
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Ideal for streamlining your workflow with pre-built templates.

2. Directly to Individual Clients

From a client’s dashboard, click the green “Add an Item” button to add:

• Programs and assessments
• Coaching content
• Tracking tools
• Forms and questionnaires
• Scheduled events
  

You can choose from the template library or create something new from scratch.

3. To Groups of Clients

Groups allow you to deliver content at scale:

• Add a form (e.g., PAR-Q) to 100 clients at once
• Schedule content delivery for entire cohorts
• Perfect for online courses or challenges

Using the Client Dashboard

Easily search for and access a client’s dashboard. Once inside, click the green “Add an Item” button to assign:

• Programs
• Assessments
• Coaching items
• Tracking items
• Forms and questionnaires
• Scheduled events

Each item can be pulled from your template library or created custom for the client.

Need help? Click the “Help” icon in the top menu to access step-by-step video tutorials for every feature.

Adding Content to Groups

Working with multiple clients? Groups make it easy:

• Navigate to your chosen group
• Click the “Add an Item” button
• Choose from the same options as you would for individual clients
  

The group dashboard mirrors the client view, making it easy to manage both with consistency.

Scheduling Messages

Use the message center (in both client and group dashboards) to:

• Pre-schedule individual or group messages
• Keep communication streamlined and timely

Managing Your Template Library

Access the library to build out your content system:

• Programs
• Exercises
• Assessments and assessment tests
• Coaching content
• Forms and questionnaires
• Results tracking

PT Distinction’s library comes loaded with done-for-you content created by expert trainers and nutritionists  ready to use instantly or customize to your brand.

Tracking Group Progress

For group programs, follow these steps:

• Search for your group
• Enter the dashboard
• View collective client activity
  

This makes it easy to monitor engagement across entire programs.

Easy Navigation and Support

PT Distinction is built for simplicity:

• Search functionality makes everything quick to find
• Green “Add an Item” buttons are always visible
• Dashboards provide deep insight into client performance
  

Need more guidance? Use the Help section to:

• Watch video tutorials
• Attend Live Masterclasses that guide you step-by-step
• Ask questions in real-time during sessions

These live classes take you from beginner to power user and are highly recommended for trainers who want to fully automate and scale their coaching business.

Final Thoughts

PT Distinction combines power with simplicity giving you complete control over content delivery, tracking, and client communication. With pre-built templates, flexible scheduling, and powerful automation, you can focus more on coaching and less on admin.

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