Facebook ads are an inexpensive and effective way to reach those customers. Facebook advertising in the fitness space has one of the highest clickthrough rates and conversion rates of any industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Running Facebook ads can be tricky. You\u2019ll need to understand who your target audience is and target them effectively on Facebook. Using a Facebook Pixel to identify potential clients, and creating a strong ad will go a long way towards being successful with Facebook ads.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Join millions of other advertisers and get on board with running Facebook ads for your fitness business.<\/p>\n
My Start Running Facebook Ads in the Fitness Niche<\/strong><\/h2>\nOne of my first businesses was in the fitness niche. It was something I really stumbled onto and it stemmed from my weight loss that happened during my transition first year of law school.<\/p>\n
People saw my weight loss change and asked for my help so I started designing free programs for them. I just wanted to help people.<\/p>\n
Shortly after, I became a fitness coach and my journey with marketing started there. I used Facebook ads to successfully grow my coaching business. In fact, I was doing so well with Facebook ads that other fitness professionals and asked if I could help run their ads.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then the gym itself asked for my help and that ad did so well the owner told other business owners and before I knew it I was making several thousand a month running Facebook ads.<\/p>\n
Eventually, I left law for a life in entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n
So you can see fitness and Facebook ads were kind of how it all started for me. There\u2019s tons of opportunities in this industry for you to grow your fitness business and in this article, we will share some of the best ways for you to reach your goals with Facebook advertising.<\/p>\n
Click here to read my full story<\/a>.<\/p>\n5 Facebook Fitness Ads Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe fitness and weight loss industry can be tricky to market effectively. If you\u2019re not careful you can have your ads disapproved or even get your ad account banned for not following the rules.<\/p>\n
These are some top tips to help you avoid that and get the very best results with your fitness Facebook ads.<\/p>\n
1. Know Your Audience<\/strong><\/h3>\nFirst things first, knowing your audience is so critical for Facebook ads period but, for fitness Facebook ads, it\u2019s especially crucial. You should know who your target customer is and know them well:<\/p>\n
\n- How old are they?<\/li>\n
- Are they married? Kids?<\/li>\n
- What do they do for a living?<\/li>\n
- What do they do for fun?<\/li>\n
- What kind of fitness goals do they have?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These are a handful of questions you should be answering to identify your target audience. If you really have no clue where to start, create a customer avatar.<\/p>\n
A customer avatar or buyer persona is a representation of the person you want to buy your products.<\/p>\n
This could be a millennial working in their own company who wants to workout for mental clarity and better work\/life balance.<\/p>\n
It could also be a stay-at-home mom who wants to get fit to keep up with her kids, feel better, look better and stay in the best possible health.<\/p>\n
You create the avatar as your ideal buyer. You\u2019ll know their demographics, goals, values and behavior, challenges, buying objections, etc.<\/p>\n
Once you have this down, then you\u2019ll have a specific niche to target for Facebook ads.<\/p>\n
For more on customer avatars, read these 5 steps to creating your customer avatar<\/a>.<\/p>\nMicrotarget your audience and get super specific. Look at specific parameters like types of fitness (bodybuilding, pilates, yoga, etc.), interests, and behaviors.<\/p>\n
One thing to watch out for is using personal attributes<\/a> in your Facebook ad. In other words, calling out a group of people based on their race, characteristics, age or sexual orientation are all policy violations.<\/p>\nFor example, you can\u2019t say \u201cAre you struggling with obesity?\u201d or \u201cDo you have diabetes?\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instead, keep the focus on the product or service you are selling, not the person reading the ad. You can\u2019t say \u201cAre you obese?\u201d but you can say your program helps reduce obesity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Related: <\/strong>How do Facebook Ad Targeting Options Work<\/strong><\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n2. A Strong Value Proposition and Call to Action<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of the most important parts of an ad is the value proposition and call-to-action. Make sure your ad is answering a question or solving a problem for your prospect. Make it enticing enough that they will stop scrolling and click the ad to learn more.<\/p>\n
Keep in mind that people don\u2019t buy products or services, they buy results. So what result are you selling? Weight loss? Building muscle? Flexibility? More energy?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Make the result clear in the ad copy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And, always use a CTA to get the commitment from your lead, whether they\u2019re clicking to your website, booking an appointment, or sharing their email address.<\/p>\n
3. Use a Facebook Pixel<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Facebook pixel<\/a> is a must-have if you\u2019re doing Facebook ads. This code sits on your website, helping track and gather information on web visitors that land on your page.<\/p>\nIt helps you show ads to the right people and gives you access to a ton of helpful information so you know what kind of people are interested in your content.<\/p>\n
With a Facebook Pixel installed on your site you\u2019ll be able to show ads on Facebook to anyone who visits your site. Visiting your site identifies them as a potential customer to Facebook and your ads will follow them there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This means you don\u2019t necessarily lose a sale just because someone leaves your site without making a purchase.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not using them alongside your Facebook ad campaigns, a lot of money is being left on the table.<\/p>\n
Related: <\/strong>What is a Facebook Pixel<\/strong><\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n4. Use High Quality Visuals<\/strong><\/h3>\nGreat visuals are a must for advertising. You want clear, crisp photography or videos for your ads. You can get this by hiring a professional photographer, using stock photos or having an illustrator create an animated image or video for you.<\/p>\n
Think about the story you want to tell with your ad and decide on what kind of visuals you want to use to share that story. Consider your brand and image as well.<\/p>\n
Do A\/B testing so you can see which visuals perform the best on your ads.<\/p>\n
Video ads are especially good for serving ads online. Nothing can paint the picture better for someone than watching it on a video.<\/p>\n
Video ads can also be more engaging and according to this source<\/a>, 69% of marketers say video ads perform the best for them.<\/p>\nHere are some best practices when it comes to video ads:<\/p>\n
Make it short:<\/strong> Short, sweet, and to the point is what you\u2019re going for here. You\u2019ll get better results and increased watch time if you stick to shorter, simple videos. They\u2019re easier to understand and can deliver your message more clearly than long, drawn out videos.<\/p>\nUse video transcription:<\/strong> Did you know that most people watch video on Facebook with no sound?\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Facebook Fitness Ads Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe fitness and weight loss industry can be tricky to market effectively. If you\u2019re not careful you can have your ads disapproved or even get your ad account banned for not following the rules.<\/p>\n
These are some top tips to help you avoid that and get the very best results with your fitness Facebook ads.<\/p>\n
1. Know Your Audience<\/strong><\/h3>\nFirst things first, knowing your audience is so critical for Facebook ads period but, for fitness Facebook ads, it\u2019s especially crucial. You should know who your target customer is and know them well:<\/p>\n
\n- How old are they?<\/li>\n
- Are they married? Kids?<\/li>\n
- What do they do for a living?<\/li>\n
- What do they do for fun?<\/li>\n
- What kind of fitness goals do they have?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These are a handful of questions you should be answering to identify your target audience. If you really have no clue where to start, create a customer avatar.<\/p>\n
A customer avatar or buyer persona is a representation of the person you want to buy your products.<\/p>\n
This could be a millennial working in their own company who wants to workout for mental clarity and better work\/life balance.<\/p>\n
It could also be a stay-at-home mom who wants to get fit to keep up with her kids, feel better, look better and stay in the best possible health.<\/p>\n
You create the avatar as your ideal buyer. You\u2019ll know their demographics, goals, values and behavior, challenges, buying objections, etc.<\/p>\n
Once you have this down, then you\u2019ll have a specific niche to target for Facebook ads.<\/p>\n
For more on customer avatars, read these 5 steps to creating your customer avatar<\/a>.<\/p>\nMicrotarget your audience and get super specific. Look at specific parameters like types of fitness (bodybuilding, pilates, yoga, etc.), interests, and behaviors.<\/p>\n
One thing to watch out for is using personal attributes<\/a> in your Facebook ad. In other words, calling out a group of people based on their race, characteristics, age or sexual orientation are all policy violations.<\/p>\nFor example, you can\u2019t say \u201cAre you struggling with obesity?\u201d or \u201cDo you have diabetes?\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instead, keep the focus on the product or service you are selling, not the person reading the ad. You can\u2019t say \u201cAre you obese?\u201d but you can say your program helps reduce obesity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Related: <\/strong>How do Facebook Ad Targeting Options Work<\/strong><\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n2. A Strong Value Proposition and Call to Action<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of the most important parts of an ad is the value proposition and call-to-action. Make sure your ad is answering a question or solving a problem for your prospect. Make it enticing enough that they will stop scrolling and click the ad to learn more.<\/p>\n
Keep in mind that people don\u2019t buy products or services, they buy results. So what result are you selling? Weight loss? Building muscle? Flexibility? More energy?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Make the result clear in the ad copy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And, always use a CTA to get the commitment from your lead, whether they\u2019re clicking to your website, booking an appointment, or sharing their email address.<\/p>\n
3. Use a Facebook Pixel<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Facebook pixel<\/a> is a must-have if you\u2019re doing Facebook ads. This code sits on your website, helping track and gather information on web visitors that land on your page.<\/p>\nIt helps you show ads to the right people and gives you access to a ton of helpful information so you know what kind of people are interested in your content.<\/p>\n
With a Facebook Pixel installed on your site you\u2019ll be able to show ads on Facebook to anyone who visits your site. Visiting your site identifies them as a potential customer to Facebook and your ads will follow them there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This means you don\u2019t necessarily lose a sale just because someone leaves your site without making a purchase.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not using them alongside your Facebook ad campaigns, a lot of money is being left on the table.<\/p>\n
Related: <\/strong>What is a Facebook Pixel<\/strong><\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n4. Use High Quality Visuals<\/strong><\/h3>\nGreat visuals are a must for advertising. You want clear, crisp photography or videos for your ads. You can get this by hiring a professional photographer, using stock photos or having an illustrator create an animated image or video for you.<\/p>\n
Think about the story you want to tell with your ad and decide on what kind of visuals you want to use to share that story. Consider your brand and image as well.<\/p>\n
Do A\/B testing so you can see which visuals perform the best on your ads.<\/p>\n
Video ads are especially good for serving ads online. Nothing can paint the picture better for someone than watching it on a video.<\/p>\n
Video ads can also be more engaging and according to this source<\/a>, 69% of marketers say video ads perform the best for them.<\/p>\nHere are some best practices when it comes to video ads:<\/p>\n
Make it short:<\/strong> Short, sweet, and to the point is what you\u2019re going for here. You\u2019ll get better results and increased watch time if you stick to shorter, simple videos. They\u2019re easier to understand and can deliver your message more clearly than long, drawn out videos.<\/p>\nUse video transcription:<\/strong> Did you know that most people watch video on Facebook with no sound?\u00a0<\/p>\n
First things first, knowing your audience is so critical for Facebook ads period but, for fitness Facebook ads, it\u2019s especially crucial. You should know who your target customer is and know them well:<\/p>\n
- \n
- How old are they?<\/li>\n
- Are they married? Kids?<\/li>\n
- What do they do for a living?<\/li>\n
- What do they do for fun?<\/li>\n
- What kind of fitness goals do they have?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These are a handful of questions you should be answering to identify your target audience. If you really have no clue where to start, create a customer avatar.<\/p>\n
A customer avatar or buyer persona is a representation of the person you want to buy your products.<\/p>\n
This could be a millennial working in their own company who wants to workout for mental clarity and better work\/life balance.<\/p>\n
It could also be a stay-at-home mom who wants to get fit to keep up with her kids, feel better, look better and stay in the best possible health.<\/p>\n
You create the avatar as your ideal buyer. You\u2019ll know their demographics, goals, values and behavior, challenges, buying objections, etc.<\/p>\n
Once you have this down, then you\u2019ll have a specific niche to target for Facebook ads.<\/p>\n
For more on customer avatars, read these 5 steps to creating your customer avatar<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Microtarget your audience and get super specific. Look at specific parameters like types of fitness (bodybuilding, pilates, yoga, etc.), interests, and behaviors.<\/p>\n
One thing to watch out for is using personal attributes<\/a> in your Facebook ad. In other words, calling out a group of people based on their race, characteristics, age or sexual orientation are all policy violations.<\/p>\n
For example, you can\u2019t say \u201cAre you struggling with obesity?\u201d or \u201cDo you have diabetes?\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instead, keep the focus on the product or service you are selling, not the person reading the ad. You can\u2019t say \u201cAre you obese?\u201d but you can say your program helps reduce obesity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Related: <\/strong>How do Facebook Ad Targeting Options Work<\/strong><\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n
2. A Strong Value Proposition and Call to Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n
One of the most important parts of an ad is the value proposition and call-to-action. Make sure your ad is answering a question or solving a problem for your prospect. Make it enticing enough that they will stop scrolling and click the ad to learn more.<\/p>\n
Keep in mind that people don\u2019t buy products or services, they buy results. So what result are you selling? Weight loss? Building muscle? Flexibility? More energy?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Make the result clear in the ad copy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And, always use a CTA to get the commitment from your lead, whether they\u2019re clicking to your website, booking an appointment, or sharing their email address.<\/p>\n
3. Use a Facebook Pixel<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Facebook pixel<\/a> is a must-have if you\u2019re doing Facebook ads. This code sits on your website, helping track and gather information on web visitors that land on your page.<\/p>\n
It helps you show ads to the right people and gives you access to a ton of helpful information so you know what kind of people are interested in your content.<\/p>\n
With a Facebook Pixel installed on your site you\u2019ll be able to show ads on Facebook to anyone who visits your site. Visiting your site identifies them as a potential customer to Facebook and your ads will follow them there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This means you don\u2019t necessarily lose a sale just because someone leaves your site without making a purchase.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not using them alongside your Facebook ad campaigns, a lot of money is being left on the table.<\/p>\n
Related: <\/strong>What is a Facebook Pixel<\/strong><\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n
4. Use High Quality Visuals<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Great visuals are a must for advertising. You want clear, crisp photography or videos for your ads. You can get this by hiring a professional photographer, using stock photos or having an illustrator create an animated image or video for you.<\/p>\n
Think about the story you want to tell with your ad and decide on what kind of visuals you want to use to share that story. Consider your brand and image as well.<\/p>\n
Do A\/B testing so you can see which visuals perform the best on your ads.<\/p>\n
Video ads are especially good for serving ads online. Nothing can paint the picture better for someone than watching it on a video.<\/p>\n
Video ads can also be more engaging and according to this source<\/a>, 69% of marketers say video ads perform the best for them.<\/p>\n
Here are some best practices when it comes to video ads:<\/p>\n
Make it short:<\/strong> Short, sweet, and to the point is what you\u2019re going for here. You\u2019ll get better results and increased watch time if you stick to shorter, simple videos. They\u2019re easier to understand and can deliver your message more clearly than long, drawn out videos.<\/p>\n
Use video transcription:<\/strong> Did you know that most people watch video on Facebook with no sound?\u00a0<\/p>\n
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