Want the truth -- there are so many PT out there. If you look at any chain gym, you will see trainers come and go. The reason is sales quotas. You are a sales person first and a trainer second. ...
Hi RDferguson - Thanks for the advice. I also have the nasm corrective exercise which helps but people still don't want to pay for training at the gym. They ask a bunch of questions and when I...
I def made sure I obtained the specialty certs like kettlebells and trx within the 6 months I been in training to offset my skills from the other trainers. I love all of your advices and try to...
It seems so frustrating for trainers just starting out (less than a year experience) to spend so much money on getting all the necessary certs, insurance, etc to get a starting job at the gym that...
The Y's don't pay much more. Most pay $10 to work the floor and the same pay rate to provide the member's free PT session . However they will feed you clients which becomes your job to make the...
I think most trainers are failing at the gyms are gyms charge more for personal training sessions in 2014 than maybe 2-3 years ago. Every year the cost of training goes up but...
Most gyms wont test new trainers on different scenarios in an interview. You will most likely be started as a floor trainer and you will shadow more experienced trainers. In a couple of weeks after...
Being forced to risk your safety to be at work on time at 24 hour fitness, LA fitness or other corp gyms on snowy or icy days when the roads are dangerous
Coming from the corp world, working as a trainer is a lot different. It takes awhile to make a decent income. Remember you are on your own for health insurance, 401K, you don't get paid if you...
try to get in a gym with a lot of seniors. Many seniors are willing to spend the money on PT. The downside is be prepared to do a lot of research on modifications since many will use a personal...
[QUOTE=Bradster101190;1203363101]Unfortunately not at this time, I will add tips for the PES,CES and FNS when I get time. The general study tips are the same and my biggest tip at the moment for...
I'm kind of sensing that to being in the new field. Long days standing on the floor for minimum wage trying to meet members and trying to watch other trainers. Lots of downtime.
Just curious, After making the switch and landing your first personal trainer job what was your first month on the new job like especially in this competitive industry.
I'm new at this personal training thing so wasn't sure if new trainers are required to work a certain number of hours on the floor. Some fitness centers assign floor hours where your job...
Now I know why they allow 3 chances to pass the exam. It isn't easy to answer 100 questions in 90 mins. If you are not prepared you will run out of time. I'm guessing most people need to take the...
