Free Cold Email Playbook for Fitness Coaches | SpurFit
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Sign new clients with
emails that don't
sound like emails

Proven cold email scripts and follow-up sequences specifically designed for fitness coaches and nutritionists. Copy, personalise the brackets, send. Built on patterns that actually generate replies — not on generic 'cold email best practices' from B2B SaaS.

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📧 Cold Email
To: sarah.morgan@gmail.com
Subject: Quick question about your London Marathon prep

Hey Sarah,

Saw your post about hitting sub-1:50 at Bath Half — congrats. That's a serious negative split, especially for a hilly course.

I noticed you mentioned considering London 2026. Curious — are you self-coaching or working with someone?

I work with runners targeting their first sub-3:30 marathon and I think the gap between Bath Half pace and a London goal is exactly where I add most value. Happy to share my approach if useful.

Best,
Siya

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How it works

From input to result in
three simple steps

No setup, no learning curve. Open the tool, plug in your data, get your result.

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01
Download the playbook
PDF + Google Doc versions. Pick your preferred format. Includes scripts, sequence flowcharts, and a 'what to do when they reply' guide.
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Personalise the brackets
Every script has [BRACKETS] showing exactly what to customise per prospect — their name, recent post, mutual connection, specific pain point. Takes 90 seconds per email.
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Send & track replies
Use any email tool you already have — Gmail, Outlook, Apollo, Lemlist. The playbook focuses on copy, not on tooling. Track replies in a simple spreadsheet (included).
Features

Built for how coaches
actually work

Not a generic tool — designed from the ground up for the way coaching businesses operate.

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15+ proven scripts
Initial outreach scripts (5 angles), follow-ups (3-stage sequence), referral asks, re-engagement emails, value-first 'soft' approaches. Each script includes when to use it and why it works.
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4 full sequences
End-to-end sequences for: gym member outreach, online prospect nurture, lapsed client re-engagement, referral activation. Each is 3-7 touches with timing recommendations.
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Coach-specific angles
Generic cold email advice doesn't work for coaches. These scripts use coach-specific hooks (training milestones, race goals, lifestyle moments) that resonate with fitness audiences.
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Reply playbook
What to send when they reply 'yes interested', 'maybe later', 'too expensive', 'send more info'. Pre-written responses for the 8 most common reply types.
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What NOT to do
Common mistakes coaches make in cold outreach — and why they kill reply rates. Includes the exact phrases that get marked as spam vs the phrases that get opens.
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Tracking template
Simple Google Sheets template to track sends, opens, replies, and conversions per campaign. Know what's working without paying for a CRM.

Your coaching is good.
Your outreach should match.

Stop sending emails that get ignored. Use scripts built specifically for how coaches actually win clients.

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FAQ

Common questions

Will these scripts work for my niche?
Yes — the playbook covers scripts for general PT, online coaching, nutrition, strength, weight loss, and group coaching. Each script notes which niche it works best for. Even if your niche isn't listed, the angles transfer with light editing.
Is cold email even legal?
Yes, when done right. The playbook includes a 'compliance' section covering GDPR (Europe), CAN-SPAM (US), and CASL (Canada) basics. Cold email is legal in most countries provided you include unsubscribe options and accurate sender info.
How many emails should I send per day?
Start with 20-30 per day from a warmed-up email account. Sending 100+ per day from a cold account gets you blacklisted fast. The playbook includes a 'sending cadence' guide based on email reputation tools.
Do I need expensive cold email software?
No. The playbook works with Gmail, Outlook, or any email tool you already have. If you want to automate sequences, free tools like Mailmeteor or paid tools like Lemlist work. We recommend starting manual to test reply rates.
What reply rate should I expect?
For well-targeted, well-personalised outreach using these scripts, expect 8-15% reply rate (positive + negative combined), and 2-4% booking rate. Generic outreach gets 1-3% reply. The lift comes from personalisation.
Can I use these on LinkedIn instead of email?
Most scripts adapt to LinkedIn with light edits (shorter, less salesy). The playbook includes a 'LinkedIn adaptation' guide for the 5 most-used scripts.
What if my open rate is low?
Open rate is mostly about subject line + sender reputation, not body copy. The playbook has 12 subject line templates that consistently outperform 'Quick question' and 'Following up'. Also covers email warm-up basics.
Is this updated regularly?
Yes — we refresh scripts quarterly based on what's working for SpurFit coaches. Once you download, you own that version. If we publish a major update we'll notify the SpurFit community.