I just got lucky!

Miike012 · 11-07-2009, 05:31 PM

wow so i went to an interview at pure fit and GOT THE JOB! i am a personal trainer!
The thing is I am very nervouse because I am not CERTIFIED! AHH

Basically I will be shadowing a co-worker tomarrow for 2 hours then I have to take my boss through a work out next week, and I am very nervouse because for one I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCE TRAINING!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give me helpful tips on how to walk them through a workout.... and what type of workout I should take them through and good ways to motivate them on their way through the workout.
THANK YOU!

Miike012 · 11-07-2009, 05:34 PM

ONE MORE THING. I was thinking about taking them through a push pull routine with machines... two sets per excercise - 10-12 reps upper body, 12-15 lower body...
sounds like thats on the right track?

jamezgt · 11-07-2009, 05:37 PM

Oh boy - I honestly don't think you should be training clients with no education/experience.

Depending on the goal, you can take him through different programs. If it's a "beginner" situation, I'd recommend a total body workout involving 12-15 repetitions, 6-8 exercises for 2 sets. Hopefully there won't be any present injuries - all the best buddy.

Miike012 · 11-07-2009, 05:48 PM

yeah I know what you mean, thats why I will only take them through machines, plus they are putting me through a week training course where i will become certified. But I feel like I am jumping into this blind folded and dont know where I am at.

evedder08 · 11-07-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Miike012

wow so i went to an interview at pure fit and GOT THE JOB! i am a personal trainer!
The thing is I am very nervouse because I am not CERTIFIED! AHH

Basically I will be shadowing a co-worker tomarrow for 2 hours then I have to take my boss through a work out next week, and I am very nervouse because for one I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCE TRAINING!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give me helpful tips on how to walk them through a workout.... and what type of workout I should take them through and good ways to motivate them on their way through the workout.
THANK YOU!

Wow man...congrats on getting the job!
Ever been trained yourself?
Or set up a workout schedule for yourself?
Or had one set up for you?
Do they understand then that you are just starting?
I'd read up on some basic work out sets....
Search forums for some basics...

jamezgt · 11-07-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Miike012

yeah I know what you mean, thats why I will only take them through machines, plus they are putting me through a week training course where i will become certified. But I feel like I am jumping into this blind folded and dont know where I am at.

Best of luck man - just read as much articles/books as you can.

I would say your best bet is taking them through machines, start with the largest muscle groups first, and slowly break it to smaller muscles. If their goal is just general fitness, or weight loss - I would recommend a circuit program (exercise after exercise, with minimal/no rest in between). And hey, if you ever forget what the machine does, you can just read the little label on it

Miike012 · 11-07-2009, 06:05 PM

thank you guys for the replys!
i have a workout in mind after shadowing my boss today... my main concern is before the workout begins when you have to inform the person how the workout is doen correctly in a professional manner... lol because you cant just tell some one to sit down on the fly machine and go at it... i want to be able to tell them correctly how to do it so i sound like i know what im doing, na mean? lol

so what im doing now is going over basic excercises like leg machines/chest/shoulders/ and back

broad.stance · 11-07-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Miike012

yeah I know what you mean, thats why I will only take them through machines, plus they are putting me through a week training course where i will become certified. But I feel like I am jumping into this blind folded and dont know where I am at.

Check to see if Pure Fit will pay for a more advanced certification, in part or whole. This will make you more marketable and the in-house certification may be based on ACE/NASM/etc. and you'll already have some of the study materials.

Miike012 · 11-07-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by broad.stance

Check to see if Pure Fit will pay for a more advanced certification, in part or whole. This will make you more marketable and the in-house certification may be based on ACE/NASM/etc. and you'll already have some of the study materials.

Will do, currently I have a cscs book, and I have been reading that... but i found out i need a bach degree, so it doesnt make sence to read... so i think im going to get the nsca book.

jamezgt · 11-07-2009, 06:19 PM

Whenever I train a client I always make sure the client knows what I'm doing.

1. Build Rapport with the client
2. Verbally talk about the exercise, and the muscle groups worked & demonstrate the exercise
3. If there's any special notes about the exercise, mention them before hand
4. Tell them the repetition range, where they should be feeling it and WHY they're doing this specific exercise
5. Don't forget the tempo (1 up, 3 down - whatever you want to say)
6. Let them try the exercise, and verbally guide them through the exercise.
7. Show them where they should be feeling it, dumb the terms down. Don't say Biceps Brachii and expect them to know it - just say the front of your upper arm.
8. Just keep talking to them, try to avoid silent situations - throw everything you got and let your boss know you're the right person for the job.

Oh by the way - a personal trainer in my gym failed the test because he didn't mention anything about a warm-up (and the benefits) and a quick cooldown/stretch after the workout. You may not need to physically go through it, but it's good to mention it. Before it starts, build up rapport by asking them for past/present injuries, what they do for fun and whatever - just relate to them!

Miike012 · 11-07-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jamezgt

Whenever I train a client I always make sure the client knows what I'm doing.

1. Build Rapport with the client
2. Verbally talk about the exercise, and the muscle groups worked & demonstrate the exercise
3. If there's any special notes about the exercise, mention them before hand
4. Tell them the repetition range, where they should be feeling it and WHY they're doing this specific exercise
5. Don't forget the tempo (1 up, 3 down - whatever you want to say)
6. Let them try the exercise, and verbally guide them through the exercise.
7. Show them where they should be feeling it, dumb the terms down. Don't say Biceps Brachii and expect them to know it - just say the front of your upper arm.
8. Just keep talking to them, try to avoid silent situations - throw everything you got and let your boss know you're the right person for the job.

Oh by the way - a personal trainer in my gym failed the test because he didn't mention anything about a warm-up (and the benefits) and a quick cooldown/stretch after the workout. You may not need to physically go through it, but it's good to mention it. Before it starts, build up rapport by asking them for past/present injuries, what they do for fun and whatever - just relate to them!

thank you very much, i really appreciate the comment.
I am really excited to shadow tomarrow then come up with a routine to walk my boss through! I am pretty confident now.
thanks alot!

jamezgt · 11-07-2009, 06:56 PM

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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No problem.

2020Wellness · 11-07-2009, 08:11 PM

Mental note: Never get trained at purefit. My god......

xxsupergman25xx · 11-07-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2020Wellness

Mental note: Never get trained at purefit. My god......

sorry mike...but...wow...id love to know how u got hired...and how much u r making?

Miike012 · 11-07-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xxsupergman25xx

sorry mike...but...wow...id love to know how u got hired...and how much u r making?

lol honestly I dont know.... possibly because I know everyone there... and they gave us material to learn, like 5 pages worth of stuff.... and i came back in an hour and listed it verbadum..... and i guess i shocked them because normally it takes all the other people 2 weeks.

i did average 4.5 gpa so i guess my smarts paid off.

askthetrainer · 11-08-2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jamezgt

Whenever I train a client I always make sure the client knows what I'm doing.

1. Build Rapport with the client
2. Verbally talk about the exercise, and the muscle groups worked & demonstrate the exercise
3. If there's any special notes about the exercise, mention them before hand
4. Tell them the repetition range, where they should be feeling it and WHY they're doing this specific exercise
5. Don't forget the tempo (1 up, 3 down - whatever you want to say)
6. Let them try the exercise, and verbally guide them through the exercise.
7. Show them where they should be feeling it, dumb the terms down. Don't say Biceps Brachii and expect them to know it - just say the front of your upper arm.
8. Just keep talking to them, try to avoid silent situations - throw everything you got and let your boss know you're the right person for the job.

Oh by the way - a personal trainer in my gym failed the test because he didn't mention anything about a warm-up (and the benefits) and a quick cooldown/stretch after the workout. You may not need to physically go through it, but it's good to mention it. Before it starts, build up rapport by asking them for past/present injuries, what they do for fun and whatever - just relate to them!

Adding to #1

IMO the most important any personal trainer needs to have is empathy for their clients. Regardless of who they are and who you are you need to be able to put yourself in their shoes. Pretend you were in their situation and train them how you would like to be trained.

If they aren't giving you the necessary feedback, ASK THEM. Don't assume anything if you're wondering about it because next thing you know, they leave because you didn't do something that you should have asked about.

Miike012 · 11-08-2009, 08:19 AM

thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

Miike012 · 11-08-2009, 09:06 AM

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kserajuddin · 11-08-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Miike012

wow so i went to an interview at pure fit and GOT THE JOB! i am a personal trainer!
The thing is I am very nervouse because I am not CERTIFIED! AHH

Basically I will be shadowing a co-worker tomarrow for 2 hours then I have to take my boss through a work out next week, and I am very nervouse because for one I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCE TRAINING!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give me helpful tips on how to walk them through a workout.... and what type of workout I should take them through and good ways to motivate them on their way through the workout.
THANK YOU!

Ha - get back to us in a couple of months and let me know if you're feeling so lucky!

Miike012 · 11-08-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kserajuddin

Ha - get back to us in a couple of months and let me know if you're feeling so lucky!

I dont understand?
is pure fit not a good company?

Simmo0508 · 11-08-2009, 06:50 PM

Sorry, but how did you get employed by them when you aren't even certified?!... Sounds kinda desperate on their behalf.

If you honestly don't know what you're doing, just settle down for a second and pull your head in. Get your certification and learn, before you get sent straight into the belly of the beast.

Miike012 · 11-08-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Simmo0508

Sorry, but how did you get employed by them when you aren't even certified?!... Sounds kinda desperate on their behalf.

If you honestly don't know what you're doing, just settle down for a second and pull your head in. Get your certification and learn, before you get sent straight into the belly of the beast.

know what ya mean... plus when I do train people I want to be totally confident in what I am doing. I know If i trained someone they would be able to tell that I am unsure of what I am doing.

what is a good cert that I can get in about 2-3 mo.?

JulianBee · 11-08-2009, 06:59 PM

Are you working at Pure Fit or Pure Fitness??? Anyway, learn as much as you can from the trainers here, learn as much as you can from the trainers at your gym, and try to get certified from a reputable certifying agency as soon as possible.

BC02 · 11-09-2009, 11:02 AM

Just wait until they make you go to the apex class and make you learn a long sales pitch word for word. Also have fun feeling like a janitor as they constantly make you clean.

LouV · 11-09-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JulianBee

Are you working at Pure Fit or Pure Fitness??? Anyway, learn as much as you can from the trainers here, learn as much as you can from the trainers at your gym, and try to get certified from a reputable certifying agency as soon as possible.

Maybe learn from trainers here but be cautious of the trainers at your gym. Please don't learn from anyone in the same boat as you as I'm sure you're not out there teaching anyone yet.

Read a book on program design. MASTER a handful of exercises and wait until you're confident to stray and get creative.

From your enthusiasm I really think you'll end up being a good trainer. Just keep it up!

Pakosta · 11-09-2009, 11:40 AM

with no education, you will just hurt somebody.

Pakosta · 11-09-2009, 11:41 AM

without any aducation you will just HURT the people trusting you.

Miike012 · 11-09-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BC02

Just wait until they make you go to the apex class and make you learn a long sales pitch word for word. Also have fun feeling like a janitor as they constantly make you clean.

One of the reasons why I was hired becuase I learned the sales pitch in an hour, when it normally takes 2 weeks to learn, and they said I have the look of a pt.

They seem to have confidence in me, I just hope I do well.

Miike012 · 11-10-2009, 06:05 PM

So i had my first session today... I will never be alowed in that gym again... I was exercising an overweight lady, but I didt take in consideration she wasnt in very great shape...

make a long story short, the ambulance came because she passed out and hit her head on a machine.

pimpnaty · 11-10-2009, 06:10 PM

Holy **** man sorry that happened OMG I hope shes okay

But anyway man maybe you should read up on the forums or something