Questions about being a personal trainer

[Lee]

im still in high school. im graduating on this commin wednesday though. and if i like it enough, it would be a career.

 

[bigstve12]

my cert is ACE, i didnt buy any of their study shit, i alreay knew it all. But i would reccomend the CSCS like everyone else already has, or even ACSM

 

[bebasshome]

You could do what I'm doing, and thats go to a college, and major in "Exercise Science". Extensive background of anatomy, strength training/techniques, along with nutrition, and overall health. 4yr bachelor degree, with masters, and PHD's an option as well. A good buddy of mine who just graduated, and is doing his internship down in Daytona Beach, FL, already has a job offer starting at 35K a year for a club in Miami, so the pay certainly isn't bad.

Brian

 

[bignate73]

already has a job offer starting at 35K a year for a club in Miami, so the pay certainly isn't bad.

Brian

i make more than that now as a trainer w/ certifications only.

 

[The Red Dragon]

I hate to see personal trainers putting people on machines.

 

[Lee]

35k a year is just enough to get by in a small house. im planning on being a very busy person after i get my cert. as in work all day every day.

 

[bignate73]

I hate to see personal trainers putting people on machines.

it depends what the client is comfortable with. there are some trainers that walk from machine to machine because its easy to train people on them....but some people are not comfortable, and actually dislike some types of free weight exercises. you have to remember, its not a matter of "this is for your own good" when we train people, if there is an option that lets them have fun. the average client isnt looking to become a gym rat and love iron. thought it would be nice to convert them....

 

[Nonerz]

Re: Re: Re: Questions about being a personal trainer

i take offense to that.... ive had sex with only one babe from the gym!

heh.

that's good to know...

 

[KINGKONG6900]

CAN someone post links for information on gettin some of these certs, im 23, and like LEE am really interested in being a personal training.
also, how necessary is college. without it will you never excel in pay like a trainer with a degree. or is pay more based on performance.

 

[bignate73]

its a business. if you market yourself well, and do a good job, and get results, you will charge what you want. for the most part you are an individual contractor, unless you are contracted to a gym. of course credentials make a big difference for the new client, or prospective client who is shopping for a trainer. pay scale for being a trainer depends on tons of factors: demographic, your skill levels, half hour or full hour sessions, in the gym or at home training. remember you dont work at any gym for free, most charge rent monthly or a per session basis, so you have to figure that into your business plan when setting your rates.

www.nasm.org
www.nsca-lift.org

not sure what issa's or acsm's is. yahoo search can tell you.

the websites will tell you what their certs entail, what prerequisites are necessary etc.