Where did you get your certification from? Was it worth it? Do you work as a CPT now and where? I'm seriously considering getting certified and I would love to train people so I'd like to hear some of your experiences
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04-20-2014, 05:04 PM #1
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04-20-2014, 05:35 PM #2
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04-20-2014, 05:36 PM #3
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04-20-2014, 08:28 PM #4
NASM CPT
I work independently. I absolutely LOVE what I do! The money is phenomenal.
Be passionate about fitness and helping people
know your worth
Marketing and advertising are huge so be ready to make smart investments
continue to learn and grow, while you practice what you preach."Liars often figure, but figures never lie!... and my figure is the truth!!!... wait.... what?" 0_o PrettyKeli
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04-20-2014, 08:47 PM #5
This is probably one of the best resources on starting a career in fitness.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=120445081If this were easy, everyone would walk around ripped.
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04-21-2014, 02:39 AM #6
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NASM also
Definitely a part time thing for me. Working at a gym is slave wages.
I see about a half dozen people on the side, plus run an outdoor bootcamp class in the spring.Last edited by discdoggie; 04-21-2014 at 02:42 AM.
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For what I don't know
Every time I plant a seed
He said kill them before they grow
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04-21-2014, 03:29 AM #7
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I'm an Australian PT with a Diploma of Fitness, which was a 2 year full time course. I currently work part-time out of a local strength studio while at uni. My natural disposition is being socially retarded, which has hindered me as a trainer for a long time, and I actually quit for an extended period, which is how I ended up at uni in the first place. Then I got sick of not training people, so I decided that instead of giving up on the industry I should get to work on all the personal issues that have prevented me from having success as a PT in the past. Slowly but surely I'm getting there. I've noticed that people take me much more seriously as a trainer now than they did a few years ago. I'm not sure if this is because of personal development, improved communication, or just the fact that I'm old enough to be viewed as an adult by people who are able and willing to hire a PT. Or maybe it's just that people I've known in the 5 years I've been qualified have had life experiences to see more value in strength and fitness, and I just happen to be in the right place at the right time now.
There are quite a few options as a PT. Something I've found is that it's better to be authentically on about whatever it is you're on about, than to be the latest, hippest, trendiest thing. If being authentic results in being hip, even better. But if you focus on what you love and are an expert in, and market to the people who want what you love and are an expert in, then you'll be able to do what you love, and you'll be the best person at it. Besides that, this is a field where people notoriously spend their time trying to be the same as each other, which kills differentiation. But differentiation allows you to specialise, and when you're a specialist, you're in a position to command higher authority in your area of expertise, thus being able to attract more clients who are into whatever it is you're on about. And since you specialise in that area and are a higher level of expert in that area, you can charge more than the average PT around you. This is an encouraging thing to take note of. It won't allow you to appeal to the largest target market possible, but it will allow you to appeal to the clients who you can help the most, so everyone wins when you're authentic.SQ 172.5kg. BP 105kg. DL 200kg. OHP 62.5kg @ 67.3kg
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04-21-2014, 01:16 PM #8
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I got the NSCA. I would recommend NSCA or NASM. Also if you're trying to go to school to get hands on education (looks good on resume) then check out NPTI. THey have a great program and are now working with NASM. I graduated from there 2 years ago.
Working for yourself is the best way to make money as soon as you get the clients! They will usually stay with you long term if you treat them well.
Good Luck!
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04-21-2014, 01:47 PM #9
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I have ACSM CPT and HFS (Health Fitness Specialist) which required a 4 year degree in the field....so I definitely like mine haha. NASM is excellent as well. I don't trust any trainers (no offense) that get the certs that require an online 'course'. A lot of places around my area won't hire people with them....
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