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Fitness Coaching eBook Format Spec for KDP and Direct Sale

The exact word count, trim size, file format, and pricing spec for a fitness coaching ebook that sells clients, not just copies. Built for KDP and direct sale.

You already know your niche cold. Macros, mobility, mindset, whatever your lane is, you've explained it a hundred times in DMs and consults. A book turns that explanation into an asset you sell once and use forever. It's the thing you hand a hesitant lead instead of typing the same paragraph for the fortieth time. It's the $19 offer that makes your $200 coaching package feel like the obvious next step. This page is the exact production spec for a fitness coaching ebook built on Quari Press: word count, trim size, file format, front matter, pricing. No fluff, no guessing. Pick a concept below, generate it, ship it.

Why fitness coaches sell more when they publish first

A book positions you as the person who wrote the plan, not just another trainer running the same 12-week template. Prospects trust a framework they can hold more than a sales call. It also runs while you sleep: someone finds it, reads chapter one, books a consult before you've said a word.

What actually belongs in a coaching ebook

Keep it tight. One core method, one transformation arc, real examples from real clients (names changed if needed). Skip the 40-page anatomy lecture. Coaches who over-explain lose the reader before the offer. The book's job is to build trust fast and route the reader to your program.

The consult-close play

Sell the ebook cheap ($9-$19) or give it free for an email. Either way, the last chapter is a soft pitch into your coaching tiers with a calendar link. Readers who finish a book from you already believe you know what you're doing. That belief is the entire sale.

Format matters more than people think

Fitness readers skim on phones between sets. Short chapters, bolded takeaways, checklists at the end of each section. A dense wall of text kills conversion even if the advice is good.

Format Spec

Image DPI
300 DPI minimum for cover and any interior charts/photos
Word count
12,000-20,000 words
Back matter
Case study recap, CTA chapter with consult link, bonus checklist or template
File formats
EPUB (Kindle/direct), print-ready PDF (KDP paperback)
Front matter
Title page, short intro/why-me, table of contents
Pricing tier
$9-$19 lead-gen standalone / $27-$47 with bonus templates or tracker
Page count (paperback)
60-90 pages
Trim size (KDP paperback)
6 x 9 in

Key Takeaways

  • A coaching ebook is a sales asset first, an information product second. Write it to move readers toward booking with you.
  • One core method beats a broad overview. Coaches who try to cover everything dilute the thing that actually makes them different.
  • Format for phone reading: short chapters, bold takeaways, checklists. Fitness readers skim.
  • Price low ($9-19) if the goal is lead gen and consult bookings. Price higher ($27-47) if it replaces a paid resource you'd otherwise give away.
  • Publish on KDP for discovery, sell direct for the email capture. Run both.

Questions Worth Asking

How long should a fitness coaching ebook be?
Aim for 12,000-20,000 words, roughly 60-90 pages. Long enough to feel substantial, short enough to finish in a weekend.
Should I self-publish on KDP or sell direct?
Do both. KDP gets you discovery and Amazon's search traffic. Direct sale (or free lead magnet) on your own site or link-in-bio gets you the email and skips Amazon's 30-70% cut.
What trim size works best for Amazon KDP?
6 x 9 inches is standard for nonfiction paperback and reads as professional without inflating page count. Ebook file format doesn't need a trim size, but KDP still wants one set for the paperback listing.
Do I need before/after photos in the book?
Not required, but client transformation stories (with permission) do more selling than stock progress-photo grids. Written case studies work fine if you don't have image rights sorted.
What's a fair price for a coaching ebook?
$9-$19 for a standalone lead-gen book, $27-$47 if it includes templates, meal plans, or a workout tracker as bonus content.

Volumes Worth Commissioning

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Strong After 40

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