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Sticky Thread Sticky: About becoming a personal trainer

I get a lot of messages and questions from would-be and new trainers, and most dedicated gym-goers have at some point wondered about becoming a PT, so this goes out to them. Any questions or comments, fire away. Sr9FXdWc9l8

KyleAaron‎, 06-10-2019 05:13 PM
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Poll Sticky Thread Sticky: Poll: How To Be overprepared for the NASM

Hey guys ,after posting these past few weeks in here I constantly get pms regarding taking the NASM but that doesn't bother me at all , I am making this post to help everyone in the future on taking the NASM. My NASM experience was a very long one, I drove 3 hours to fail it by 1 point! This was...

Bradster101190‎, 06-07-2011 01:05 AM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: QUESTION: Which certificates are the best?

The 'Big 3' certifications are ACSM, NASM, and NSCA. ACSM http://www.acsm.org/ NASM http://www.nasm.org/

Mythic Beast‎, 09-14-2008 09:57 PM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: [new PTs] Wage, percentage and rental

Attached is a rental contract from Goodlife here in Australia . The rest we can't see as the interviewing manager (illegally) wouldn't let the potential "employee" take the rest with them to examine at home (or even worse, let a lawyer see it) and shredded it in front of them. You can see why...

KyleAaron‎, 06-05-2017 09:18 PM
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Thumbs up Need recommendations for online client booking

Hey what do you guys use to manage your schedule for online booking. I need something that allows clients to schedule online in open available times. Any advice is appreciated. I have a website is there a way to integrate this?

povfitness‎, 03-07-2024 10:38 AM
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Cool Looking for Certified Personal Trainers to work for GYMGUYZ - Long island

We are looking for personal trainers who are passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals! What we offer Competitive hourly rate Membership renewal commission percentage Flexible schedule & being mobile Travel incentive for long commutes Part-time with opportunity to...

Stanmyzter‎, 03-06-2024 09:57 AM
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why is it so hard to find a good trainer?

seems like every trainer I've worked with has sucked in some way or form. the first one I worked with was a virtual with an online program and he had to quit half way in. the second one was also with an online program but everyone said it was just a copy and paste bodybuilder program that wasn't...

Tybittz3‎, 03-04-2024 10:11 AM
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Advice and Questions about Opening my Own Gym

Hey guys, I've been reading this forum for a long time, but just came around to making my own account. I applied for an LLC and am in the process of finding an appropriate space to open a gym in Madison, WI. I have a few questions that hopefully some of you will have some experience with and...

DanP601‎, 02-06-2013 01:46 PM
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Creating a blog or something else for prospects

Hi everyone, I'm getting my personal training certs through NASM again after a few years. I was wondering if anyone had some good ideas for a blog or maybe even some form of media that can be easy to make that could be public and enjoyable for people. I've been wanting to get into the social...

TheTransMan‎, 01-23-2024 06:00 PM
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Question does new york sports club make commision sales when setting someone up with a trainer

I'm just wondering if nysc really matches people up with the right personal trainer? or are they just doing it to make sales? I've had bad luck with my last two.

tybittz‎, 01-19-2024 10:26 AM
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Connect with new clients easier

Hey everyone! I hope this message finds you thriving on your fitness journey. I decided to create a solution that solves a common challenge in the personal training community -- connecting effortlessly with potential clients to grow your businesses. Introducing Gidala – a simpler way to...

DesireOn‎, 12-22-2023 08:37 AM
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Smile What nutritional guidance do you provide along with training sessions?

What nutritional guidance do you provide along with training sessions?

sophiaWindsor02‎, 07-27-2023 02:33 AM
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Classes

Hey folks, I just recently joined the agency for fitness professionals after leaving the Academy in 2014 and doing programs for folks for while and I was wondering what’s the best thing to do to advance my career? I’m considering doing lifeguarding course after I strengthen my swimming skills

china12‎, 11-27-2023 06:08 AM
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Post Starting Out Online?

Hey y'all, I am just getting started as a PT, and I am certified thru NASM under PBC, CPT, and CNC. I want to get started as an online coach, but don't really know how to find clients ATM. This is not my full time job, I am trying to work this in as a second source of income. Any and all help is...

galamadstrength‎, 10-26-2023 01:40 PM
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Thumbs up Dream Outcome of every Personal Trainers!

To become one of the top trainers in the world with thousands of successful clients and a huge following is an ambitious goal, but it's achievable with the right approach. Mastery of your craft, a client-centric mindset, effective communication, and a strong online presence are essential...

ZenVox‎, 10-21-2023 05:47 AM
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Lightbulb Seeking Input: What Management Features do Coaches need for Program Enrollments?

Coachmake is a platform I'm building for nutrition, yoga, and fitness coaches and students where coaches can create custom programs that students can subscribe to and cycle through, provide feedback on, and keep track of their progress on a mobile app and/or website. One component of the...

Coachmake‎, 10-10-2023 09:56 AM
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why are trainers using inbody scans if they're supposedly not accurate?

even the manager who has many years of experience is telling me he uses it as well as his clients. am I being lied to and scammed? he says it's fairly accurate if you prep right.

tybittz‎, 09-25-2023 12:32 PM
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Contract

Hey, So my girlfriend signed a contract with a trainer at Crunch Gym for around $700 and that trainer informed her the next week that she quit. My girlfriend didn't want to continue this since the trainer wasn't there anymore. However they told her that it was out of the 3 day period of...

kmarko96‎, 09-14-2023 03:13 PM
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Need Advice On Home Workouts

Hey so i had a odd request from a potential client/friend of mine, Back when i worked at a gym, he use to train there frequently however he messaged me last night saying he lost his job and is looking for workouts he can do through out the day with the primary goal of losing quite the bit of...

Nihil31‎, 09-12-2023 01:27 AM
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How to Recover from OTS

Hey Guys, I took two weeks off heavy lifting, I did some power yoga instead on the second week but my body is just not recovering. I feel like crap all the time. If I lift even a scaled down workout with less reps and weight replacing some of the free weighs with cables, I still dont sleep that...

Trivium911‎, 08-15-2023 08:15 AM
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How do you motivate and support your clients to reach their fitness goals?

How do you motivate and support your clients to reach their fitness goals? Thanks in advance.

sophiaWindsor02‎, 07-27-2023 02:32 AM
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How do you handle injury prevention and safety during workouts?

How do you handle injury prevention and safety during workouts?

sophiaWindsor02‎, 07-27-2023 02:31 AM
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Is Having a Personal Trainer Expensive

I was wondering if personal trainers are that expensive and worth having overall?

Pepwave24‎, 02-04-2023 05:06 PM
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I'll be getting my powerlifting coach certification at the end of the month hopefully

I've generally trained bodybuilding style mostly, but I've done several powerlifting competitions and I seem to favour powerlifting now over bodybuilding, so I've been getting stuck in with actively learning about strength training and powerlifting specifically, instead of just learning as I go...

blademontane‎, 03-05-2022 10:55 AM
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Question Did my personal trainer rip me off with a bad program???

So I've been working with this guy for I think around 6 months. Before I was doing personal training virtually but it was harder because it wasnt in person. Currently I have 2 upper body days and 2 lower body days with the trainer I currently have been seeing for 6 months it person. I'm being told...

tybittz‎, 05-02-2023 06:15 PM
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Serious opinions?

I turned 40 last month and I've been training over 20 years but first years were training now or then without proper nutrition doing mostly bench and upper body. After years everything got better with training and nutrition and lets say last 10 years I've been eating a mainly same healthy foods. ...

Jaakoppi‎, 07-05-2023 04:11 AM
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Body composition tracker

Transparently I am part of a small startup which has created a compact, portable body composition tracking device specifically for personal trainers and fitness professionals. Think Styku or InBody but thousands of dollars cheaper and it's smaller than a soda can. It tracks body fat percentage,...

NakedLens‎, 05-11-2023 07:59 PM
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What's the best one can expect from an online PT in the $200/week range??

What level of involvement can someone realistically expect online? Detailed diet plans? Watching regular videos of the client's workouts to comment on form? How many emails or texts - a once a week overview, or workout by workout? How does an online trainer help with things like mind-muscle...

garagebuilderSF‎, 07-05-2023 03:53 PM
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FITNESS & FINANCE FUSION: Unleash Your Potential as a Personal Trainer turned Financi

🏋️📈 Unlock Your Full Potential! Embrace the Synergy of Personal Training and Financial Advising! 🏋️📈 Are you a dedicated and passionate personal trainer looking to level up your career while still staying connected to your fitness roots? Are you seeking an opportunity to diversify your income...

Groy55‎, 07-24-2023 04:13 PM
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