Recent content by DBoh9

Hi, Good question. From my experience as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Director, as well as an independent personal trainer, the number of clients you have will depend on several factors. One of the first that you will have to take into account is the overall population of the location you...

Hi, First, welcome to the world of Personal Training. All of your questions are great and I'm glad to see that you've already done your homework on which certification may be best for you to start off with. It is also good to see that you've put a realistic time table of 3 months on the...

A very well thought out post and a great lesson. I've used many of the same techniques successfully and every so often, there's that one that doesn't go as expected. I think it's a necessary reminder of how important professionalism is in presentation, not only to potential clients, but to...

Congratulations on starting your fitness career journey! The certifications that have been mentioned so far are all reputable and recognizable. Another part of the process will be deciding where to work as a Personal Trainer. My suggestion is to research the clubs/studios that you think you...

Mark, Welcome to the forums and congratulations on beginning your personal trainer search. It seems like the classes you've taken in nutrition and your experience in the mortgage business should serve you well in the fitness industry. The ACSM certification is one of the most highly reputable...

Hi and congratulations on joining other health and fitness professionals! Coming into the industry, you have a ton of options on where to get started. It's great that you've selected a certifying organization and have already gotten the study materials. With little experience, it may be tough...

I think it is important that you took the time to write your observations about Personal Training in Las Vegas. I'm sorry that you've become disillusioned with the industry, or at least with what you've seen of it. It is true, that there are some people out there that are hurting the...

I would first think about where you would like to work as a Personal Trainer, whether it be in a health club, studio, or as an independent contractor. Call the locations that you are most interested in and set up an informational interview. You will be able to find out what they require of...

In my experience, the assessments any Personal Trainer uses are only as effective as what they do with the data that is gathered whether it be qualitative or quantitative. Both will be important in creating and then tracking your program design. In addition to certification, one of the...

Hi, Does your degree program offer or require any internship credits? Talk to your current professors or a career counselor for more detailed information on what other students have done to gain experience and for what might fit your career aspirations. If interning is not an option, I would...

A colleague of mine spent time as a Personal Trainer and a Health/Fitness lecturer on several cruise ships fairly recently. If you'd like to message me, I may be able to forward you his contact information. He'll be able to give you the best detail on the information you are looking for. In...

Hi, Great question. The ACSM certification is one of the most reputable out there. Out of the "Big 3", it is the most medically based. So, if you were going to work in a research or a rehabilitation setting, it would have the best carryover. However, it will still allow for you to develop...

Hi, Your salary will depend on several factors. You've determined that you want to work in a health club setting initially, so that is a start. The next set of variables are your geographic location and your education/certification level. Some of what is posted above is true as far as the...

Hi, Your salary or commission as a Personal Trainer will be dependent upon several factors. Among these: your geographic location; whether you choose to work in a studio, health club, or independently; and upon your level of certification/education. I've included a few tools on my website...

The NSCA Online Store is a terrific place to start. Be sure to read through their recommendations thoroughly so that you do not purchase duplicate items that may be included in the various study packages. http://nsca-cc.org/online_store/products.html?ci=1 When I first became CSCS certified...