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I agree with you Academy that kids fitness is not something that I would incorporate at the expense of personal training time, however, I am suggesting an opportunity to develop and expand his business and not effect his current client roster. Again, kid's fitness classes can be run when your...

The most successful personal trainers I know are business people and not just enthusiasts and they outsource their services. If you are a competent in marketing and sales you can generate a very large client base, however may not have the time or resources to actually train them. Hiring or sub...

Was there a job description that you responded with an application to? If is was a word of mouth referral as Academy780 said, you could try anonymously calling the gym or other gyms in their franchise to find out more about it. What Rachel says sounds about right in terms of your...

Definitely agree with you there. Kids fitness isn't for me but I do know trainers that are doing quite well from it. Most accreditation bodies now offer formal qulifications if this is a route someone chooses, so I would assume they accept the responsibility of sorting out the genuine trainers...

I've been doing some research lately and it seems that 'Kids Fitness' is the next big thing. One of the most appealing things for me anyways is that you can arrange bootcamp style classes for the kids during the middle of the day when it's quiet and monetize this normally free time. You would...

At the end of the day it all comes down to supply and demand. Justifying your rate with tertiary credentials is fine, however, if you have a good physique and are strong in marketing and sales, you will be more financially successful than those that have a strong education alone.

Personal training certification in Australia at least, associates you with a fitness organisation and therefore offers benefits in terms of insurance and opportunities for further education. Certification will definitely help you appeal to the general public, however most of the time they don't...