Forum: Personal Trainers Section

Hello. In next days I'll start my first job as fitness trainer and I need some advices. How to begin first training with new client. What kind of questions to ask and how to begin training. I have general idea what should I ask and what kind of info I need from my client. First thing first I want...

Hello! Just hoping what my fellow trainers think about this topic and what has worked for you...hoping to get a little advice as well. I live in an area with a median annual income of $110,00 per year. I train mostly kids, ages 7-18, but also adults. Most people have no problem paying for a...

Hi all, Im 37. Im looking for a personal trainer to help me hit some goals. I would prefer an experienced trainer. If anyone knows of anyone or can point me in a direction plz let me know thanks

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I'm looking to speak to personal trainers to understand what problems you're experiencing daily within your work that make it hard to achieve your goals. I'm focused on pains that occur frequently, take more time than they should, are tedious, and make your job more difficult than it should be....

Hey guys Ive recently became a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach Im only 17 but have a lot of knowledge in training after competing in powerlifting and weightlifting After some advice on starting a business and any extra pieces of advice on becoming a personal...

As a personal trainer working in a studio gym, what marketing and advertising strategies do you guys recommend? I am aware that word of mouth is the best method of gaining new clients, but outside of this to generate new leads, what has worked well for you?

Hello, what I have enjoyed most in life up to this point has been training anyone that will listen. It is very gratifying to know I have a purpose and can be a part of people's lives. Helping people though strength training is all that I am good at, all I want to do with my life and I feel that...

Hello I am a personal trainer and some time since I've used a software management training provided by the gym where i worked. Right now I'm about to work in another gym, where I will have more autonomy and freedom to work as i want. My question is: what software to control and manage the...

Can someone get a stronger core if they do 2 sets of ab crunches (100 reps each) AND 2 sets of knee ups (100 reps each) two times a week? Can this make a beginner get a stronger core if they do this? or will this only make their core have muscular endurance?

There is a ton of software out there. I only do prep coaching. Is there a great software tool that manages - client checkins - Client Progress - mostly weight... - client pictures - Feedback to checkins - setting of diet (calories/macros) - setting of weight program - setting of cardio -...

Hello trainers, I'm working with my current trainer to write a mobile phone app that will allow you as a trainer to create workout routines for clients and be able to manage their progress via the app. That's the barebones concept but I want to really make it solve the main issues you face as a...

My biggest hurdle is getting to the gym. When I had a trainer, it was great. I moved and now only know a local run down gym and a planet fitness. I haven't checked out their trainers but low expectations. Doesnt have to be a trainer, but I would enjoy and it would help if I had someone to go with....

Not really sure where to post this but my question is, even as an advanced lifter who knows his way around the gym, and what he is doing, would having personal trainer be worth the money?? I did a free session with one last week, and my workout was much more intense. I felt like i gave 110 percent...

Looking for a good trainer near me to come to my home any suggestions/ recommendations?

I've had female clients bite me, walk out in nothing but thongs, invite me to their orgy party etc. Just the tip of the iceberg.........who else has crazy stories?

Does anyone have a current and valid nasm discount code i could use??

I've recently become a Certified Fitness Instructor Level 5 & Busy with a Professional Diploma for Diet & Nutrition, Any recommendations for other courses, diplomas or certifications i could do to further become an in demand Personal Trainer? I also plan on doing a Strength & Fitness Advanced...

As the title states, I'm looking to find a coach to prep for a show in a year or so. Needs to be in-person, I can't handle the video or online coaching.

Hey all, I’ve been a certified personal trainer for a few months now and finding work has been difficult (mostly because they ALL involve slashing my pay in half). But I got to thinking, there are small suites at a building in the middle of town that would make a great studio for 1 on 1 training...

Hello, I've been looking around and found it very difficult to find good reliable online nutrition coaching sources. Do you all have any recommendations for any coaches or sites to refer me to?

Good Afternoon, this my first time ever posting on this forum. I am currently looking for an online bodybuilding coach, I am looking to compete in the fall season. I am currently enrolled at the United States Naval Academy and recently joined the bodybuilding team, I am a freshmen and cannot...

ARE YOU LOOKING TO HELP PEOPLE MAKE A POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR LIFE? ​ WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK AT A PERSONAL TRAINING FACILITY THAT ACTUALLY FOCUSES ON CHANGING PEOPLES LIVES? ONE WHERE YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WORKING "FLOOR HOURS" OR "SELLING PEOPLE ON THE FLOOR" ONE WHERE YOU CAN...