Forum: Personal Trainers Section

Hey! Is there any online personal trainers here? If so, im wondering how do you communicate with the clients? Do you make them write down logs on paper and send pictures, is there a website or app where they can track their workouts and you can see what they have been doing? Thanks in advance :)

I can't decide between a 3 semester course at a local community college for a fitness technology certificate (4500.00) or studying for the NASM certificate. At the end of the course they say they teach you hands on info plus a internship. They say they will have you ready for the ACSM test. So...

Hi everyone , I'm sure there are tons of posts on this already so I'm sorry if this is repetitive . I'm looking into obtaining my personal training certificate , I've been looking at the nasm? I would like to get the text book and study on my own and then take the test at a testing site does...

hey guys so i just got an emailed that i passed the theory exam with 87% so im just wondering if i should be fine for the practical? its basically starting off with the par q, fitness assesments, a then a full on training program for a client

What is this in layman's terms? The negative one is a power of minute by the way. It was not copied correcty. so basically "minute to the power of -1" is what it actually looks like. Tks

Hey guys, I know there are a lot of people in this section that are actively trying to grow their personal training/fitness modeling careers so I thought I would just throw it out there. Feel free to delete this or move this if need be.. I am a managing partner of SocialExpansion. We are an up...

Has anyone done the two day workshop for the Nesta cert.? im taking it this weekend and wondering level of difficulty and other details about it. thanks.

I just got my results for the CSCS and although I passed the scientific foundations section pretty easily I failed the applied test by 5 freakin questions. How do I make sure I'm prepared next time in addition to meticulously going over those relevant chapters from the Essentials of Strength and...

Hey everyone, I'm the owner of San Diego Core Fitness. I've been perfecting my website for years now and I finally have it set up so that all of my clients purchase their memberships, manage their schedules, set appointments, find our locations and redeem their GroupOns and Living Socials through...

I know you have 3 chances to pass the CES exam, but is it the same exam three times or is it three different exams? Reps for answers

I'm considering doing this, but only if it has a lot more info than the obvious. Not interested in workout programs, more interested in learning research backed specifics on things like how to calculate calories burned in exercise, how many calories to eat to compensate for exercise etc. Anyone...

Hey everyone! I am in the process of developing a new Social Fitness App called "CrowdFit" that will allow you to crowdsource your fitness experience. CrowdFit uniquely combines all the Social Media and Fitness features that you love. Users will be able to search for local gyms, exercise...

Hey all, I'm looking for some inspiration/ ideas for group fitness classes! All info appreciated!

How much direct training for upper body do you guys do with clients that want to increase their running vertical jump?

I follow this trainer on instagram He is a trainer in L.A and a large majority of his clients them are models and actresses in Hollywood. He trains Zuleyka Silver (actress/model) and model Chelle Hayden.. He always posts vids of their workouts on his instagram if they are ok with it. What...

Hi I've just gained a new client, and it's not a client that I'm used to training. She has a left leg above the knee amputee, uses a wheel chair and crutches she wants to loose weight and tone up - but I'm not sure what I should be doing with her and specific exercises that are safe! I normally...

Are those common practices? It blow my mind that i´d only get 1/2 of what i´ve worked for. How does it work in the gym you are working? Advices apreciated.

Hi, I'm doing my nutrition certification but the first part is anatomy, which I'm battling with a bit. This case study/question in particular. I have tried googling it, but can't seem to find the answer/explanation. You have a 32 year old client who is new to training. He is doing the lat...

Hey I was wondering if anyone can help me like I go to the gym everyday but Sunday work my hardest but I keep gaining weight and getting fatter what am I doing wrong? And should I be loosing weight or gaining it but in just these 2 weeks I gained 3 pounds

Hey guys, Are any of you certified in the ISSA - Sports Nutrition Certification Course? I live in Toronto, Ontario and I'm thinking of taking this course. I would like to know what exactly can you do with this certification in Ontario? Are you legally allowed to prescribe specific meal plans and...

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So I got a call from LA Fitness to go to their personal trainer workshop this weekend. Did some research and they recommend getting some reading in a few weeks prior. Im taking the aaai/isma cert. im not doing this for a living just as a passion to help people and a hobby of mine. Im currently in...

This may be the wrong section so I apologize. I'm early in my college career and not totally sure what I want to do with my life. I've played sports, specifically football, my whole life, but due to injury my football career is most likely over. I love the sport though and want to stay involved....

I'm studying with ACE and part of the study asks that I talk to personal trainers regarding certain issues. Anyone on here care to share how you deal with burnout and improve motivation?