How do I become a personal trainer?

[Smokescreen]

If you want an ACSM certification you have to get the manuals and then take a one or 3 day course for certified personal trainer. There is a hefty exam at the end and you have be really know your stuff. do you know what actin and myosin are? The krebs cycle? ADP v.s. ATP? etc.etc. It is a major test and no joke. You have to be familiar with understanding VO2 max, senior fitness concerns, pregnancy, cholesterol levels. Cardiac rehab stuff....on and on. It is totally passable but do not take it lightly.

There are easier certifications to attain such as the ACE exam. You can get the manual and then sign up to take the test.

And where do I go to take these courses? Tests? Just walk into any gym?

How much are the courses in total?

How long will it take me to learn everything and become a trainer?

Is the pay for a trainer decent? Can I make an decent living?

 

[ivansdukes]

I am very interested in becoming a certified personal trainer!! Does anyone have any good tips or websites for me that I can learn more about it/ and stuff you can do with this certificate.Also how quick can you get certified??

 

[Smokescreen]

Why is working for a gym like LA fitness so bad?