looking for some advice....

[scottyk04]

ok, so here's the deal. i'm 23 and i am currently a full time teacher. while not the greatest career choice, it definitely pays the bills and it gives me alot of time off. i only work 180 days of the year. with all this time off, i've been thinking about a second income. i've always enjoyed working out and have learned a lot about it from knowlegeable friends.

so basically, i'm wondering if personal training is something i could get into for a second income. if i enjoyed it enough, maybe even retire from teaching early and try and make it a career.

can you guys offer me any advice. where do i begin? what is the first certification i should get. how many certifications do i need to gain some respect. really any advice on getting a start as a trainer would be great. thanks in advance.

[boooosted]

I'm currently enrolled in NFPT and they have a certification for weight training, nutrition, and endurance training. When you complete all of these they give you whats called the "master certification" which will pretty much guarantee you a job quickly. Its not like you need to spend a lot of money to get it, my program was only 500. It will make you a lot more money than that and I think if you enjoy it you should go for it.

[ny58]

its a perfect second job for a teacher. . NASM is a good cert and gyms like New York Sports Club,
24Hour Fitness
Bally Total Fitness
Gold?s Gym
Lifetime Fitness
will hire u if u have one. .other gyms as well. . and some of the above gyms even require their trainers have an NASM. .

[jaybrown]

its a perfect second job for a teacher. . NASM is a good cert and gyms like New York Sports Club,
24Hour Fitness
Bally Total Fitness
Gold?s Gym
Lifetime Fitness
will hire u if u have one. .other gyms as well. . and some of the above gyms even require their trainers have an NASM. .

x2 most gyms will require that u have a certification from atleast one of the big names........are you planning on working for a gym?? or being self employed???

[BoDanger]

Yeah i have a friend who did what you are talking about and he gets paid extra for working with the schools sports teams

[scottyk04]

Yeah i have a friend who did what you are talking about and he gets paid extra for working with the schools sports teams

never thought about that, that is such a good idea.

[scottyk04]

x2 most gyms will require that u have a certification from atleast one of the big names........are you planning on working for a gym?? or being self employed???

i would probably like to start of at a gym..seems like the best way to gain experience and get my name out there. once i buy a house, a few years down the line, i would like to put in a nice gym and would like to be self employed.

[Enthernet710]

This is one of the best contests since I have been a member. I'm excited to see these results. Good luck to everyone.