Forum: Personal Trainers Section

Hi there! My name is Pierre, I am new to this forum. I created an account as I am a starting my freelance career as personal trainer and I am struggling to get paid in time as my clients say bank transfer is a hurdle. They ask me if I could accept cash or take the card, but I don't want to pay any...

I'm thinking about learning yoga and want to know who I should follow.

i have seen some videos and read scientific articles(?) that suggest that workout volume is the only thing necessary for muscle hypertrophy means workout volume=weights x reps x sets 1000= 10kgx10x10 equals

I apologize in advance if this isn't the appropriate section to post this question, but I am new to bodybuilding.com and this is my first ever posted question. My question is does anyone else have the problem of everyone asking to be your training partner but haven't figured out a polite way to say...

Took the CSCS for the 1st time today and going into it I had the mindset that it was going to be the hardest test ever. I spent the last couple months really getting down the A&P of the body and all the scientific terms. I then crammed with practice test APPs and online studying the past 3 full...

I posted this elsewhere but didn't get the kind of responses I was looking for. Hard gainer vs. easy gainer First of all, I'm not sure this is in the right section. Which do you think is easier/better? Is it better to be the type of skinny dude who eats everything in sight...

So I’m 6ft and 155 pounds. I have been working out for 5 years now and haven’t seen much progress. I cannot seem to find a way to increase my arm size and I’m trying to get to 170 pounds. What is the best way I can gain about 15 pounds of muscle?

Hi All, I have been training a good few years now and have 2 personal trainer that I feel have helped slightly but not significantly, I’m 31 years old male 5ft 11 and weigh about 180lbs, I train usually 3 days a week and try not to train 2 days in a row! 1 day - legs Other 2 days would be ...

Hey everyone, I’m a boxing/striking coach in Portland, OR. I work at a few gyms teaching boxing and kickboxing for fitness, fighting and self defense. I work with some amateur and professional fighters but the meat and potatoes of my income comes from fitness clients. I’ve reached critical mass...

Aight, so beginning Kinesiology student here. Have an assignment for a Kine class where I essentially have to gather information from an individual with a kinesiology-related degree in a specific field. In this instance, I decided to go with a personal trainer. I have created an interview-esque...

About 9 years ago, I weighed in about 300lbs. I started by drinking nothing but water and started walking and jogging. I started to eat right and limited my fat, sugar and carb intake so that I could loose fat. I did that for about 2 years and finally got down to about 210 lbs. As soon as I lost a...

I'm thinking of getting a personal trainer because despite watching dozens of hours of videos, reading countless articles, video taping myself from every angle doing workouts, I'm still having issues with my body such as pain, discomfort, etc. While I don't think it's my form and I know it's...

Background story: Just under six months ago I weighed over 305 lb. Using a modified version of the keto diet I was able to bring myself down to 220 lb which is where I sit today. I'm struggling with getting more muscle definition and at the same time removing fat from my torso area (chest and...

Hi. Just a quick question, I won't take up much time. I've been working with a Personal Trainer for the last few months. I've had great results, lost about 40 pounds. I really enjoy her company and I like working with her. I also appreciate her encouragement and drive to push me and kick when I...

For somebody who is interested in opening a gym, where is the best place to look for equipment as google has failed me?

Does anyone have any study materials for the NSCA CSCS test they would be willing to lend or sell?

I'm a former certified trainer but—until this year—I had been out of the fitness game and out-of-shape for over a decade (due to several non-gym related injuries). I have the short-term goal of getting back in shape and getting recertified and this morning, during my daily walk, I was trying to...

Hello! So I need help from anyone that’s a qualified personal trainer. I’m currently looking at getting my PT certificate to be a personal trainer. Here’s the thing, I’m English and my fiancé is American. When we’re married we’re basically gonna try out living in both places and see where we...

Hi I'm still looking for online personal trainer in new jersey to train online .thamks

I registered for this exam when I wanted to get into fitness industry but I no longer intend to. It's just so happens that the exams are only held during weekdays, and I need to go to work. Does anyone know what's going to happen? Like what would show up in my ACE personal page, etc.

I haven't done any sprinting in years.. only walking/lifting.. I want to get to doing some wind sprints at the gym but I'm worried about pulling a quad or some other muscle in my legs.. Should i jog for a couple weeks first? and before i sprint/static stretching/dynamic stretching?

Hello, I'm looking for a reputable online trainer to help me reach my fitness goals. I have looked around on Google and I'm trying to find a way to find good online trainers. What I'm looking for is to tell a trainer my fitness goals and have them develop a fitness program and preferably also...

Question for trainers or experienced body builders Why is it that the body builders today are extremely vascular and cut. Back in the Arnold days, the competitors were not nearly as ripped as they are today... So what’s different? The supplements? The diet?

Does anyone know the best way to go about launching an online fitness training program online globally? What certification(s) do you need to be covered for legal and insurance purposes? Thanks for the help!!