Forum: For Personal Trainers

I'm from southern cal in Orange County looking for a good personal trainer to teach me the ropes and help me reach my goals that to build mass so if any personal trainer around oc that cheap and know his **** hit me up thanks.

alright so i know im skinny as shhhh u dont have to tell me that. but i work part time and rent a lil room. low on money. i gave up meat so thats out of the question. i eat a lot of veggies but can anyone help wit a cheap meal plan. i dont know much about calories. im 6' tall and 120lbs. i wake up...

Alright fellas, I just graduated with a degree in Exercise Science & Physiology last weekend. I landed my first interview for tomorrow afternoon. I looking to get into training as I start nursing school within the next 6-8 months so it's something I'd like to do as I continue my education. I'm...

I have a career already, so I'd likely just do this as a part time gig, primarily to help people at the gym who may want assistance or who may feel discouraged or what have you. I don't want to get involved in high sales pressure. I am not in this to make money, but I know gyms are, so if I don't...

I have had my CSCS for nearly two years now, and plan on re-certifying by Dec/2014. I have completed 1.8 CEU's to date out of the required 6.0. I plan to renew my CPR training for an additional .5 CEU's. I am wondering if I will be able to re-certify with only Quizzes/Hot Topics/CPR....

I am currently studying for the exam. Basically just going through the book (3rd edition), reading and answering practice questions. I'm looking to get tips on what people found helpful in the studying process and what study materials are worth the money. Thanks!

Wondering what people ink of the npti certification. Possibly will be taking the 6 month course in Toronto but if the course is not viewed favourably then maybe I should consider another option

Is anyone here an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer? When i'm older I want to be a Personal Trainer and I was curious how it has worked out for any of you or what you recommend for me. Thanks

I see there are blue files red files red files with white stamps grey files and some don't have files at all. What do these files mean? Some even have arrows?

I've read a few threads that touch on the subject of independent trainers working their clients at local gyms, but wanted to ask some specific questions from those with experience: - How is it negotiating with large chain gyms such as Gold's or 24 Hour Fitness? Do they even allow independent...

I'm nasm certified. Have the CPT and CES. I'm gonna recertify in about 2 months, so I'm looking for CEU's to get started since I'm back to 0. I've been wanting to do the FNS course for a while but didn't want to spend $500 and the ceu's not carry over. Are there any other nutrition related...

Sup brahs I'm gonna be training a hs wrestler tomorrow, just wondering what kind of exercises would be best for him. Don't know too much about wrestling, but I would imagine it requires a good combination of strength and endurance/conditioning. He says he wants to build some muscle. Fairly small...

I'm looking forward to a new career. This is my second go around as a trainer. I worked for a Nautilus gym in the late 70's as an instructor. We did HIT training. I'll be starting my corrective exercise, senior fitness and Nutrition certificates over the next 6 mo. I'm also going to look into a...

First off, I've been training about 2 years. I already have my own studio, I work about 30 hours of so a week physically training people not to mention all the administrative, scheduling, cleaning, studying, etc....that goes along with and I work a part time job for benefits on top of that. ...

My fitness studio (which is opening June 3rd) has a children's program (specialized personal training, two fitness classes, and children's yoga). I'm wondering if anyone might have some ideas as to how we should advertise? General advertising ideas for the studio (we also have a regular adult...