Hello,
Recently I received my ISSA cert. Now, I want to start training clients for the spring. Since spring is such a busy time for PT, I want to get started ASAP. Currently, I have a bench and dip bar. I want to add a couple machines, a treadmill, and a decent dumbbell set. However, at 19, I'm not exactly king in terms of cash. Where would be the best place to find these things? I have checked CL but it seems people still charge a good chunk of money.
Thanks!
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Thread: Equipment for PT Business
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03-20-2015, 05:19 PM #1
Equipment for PT Business
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03-20-2015, 05:48 PM #2
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03-20-2015, 06:13 PM #3No brain, no gain.
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03-20-2015, 06:27 PM #4
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03-20-2015, 06:43 PM #5
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Going independent is the best choice, for an experienced qualified trainer with a solid client list.
Once you have 5-10 years of working experience, and craigslist prices stop looking expensive, then you might be able to make the jump.
Not to mention that you can work out of some public gyms without being and employee of the gym. Learning about the business world and how to run one will help too.[]---[] Equipment Crew Member No. 11
"As iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another" Proverbs 27:17
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03-20-2015, 06:45 PM #6
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03-20-2015, 07:58 PM #7
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03-20-2015, 08:54 PM #8
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03-21-2015, 02:10 AM #10
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As everyone has already said, you need to cut your teeth at a gym. I'm sure you have plenty of knowledge and good intention, but you will learn so much in your first two or three years. If after that you still want to go for it, then (many move on to different things- myself included) its time to go solo while you are still keen and young.
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