Forum: Personal Trainers Section

Hi guys, I'd like to get opinions on what everyone thinks about a part time PT. I am a qualified PT but haven't worked much on that field. My main job is HR (Human Resources) but Id like to do somenthing that I enjoy as well, being a people person that I am, I feel great when I deal with people...

i just passed my nasm and im practicing by training my dad before i start really training people who are paying me. i was just wondering if anyone knew of any websites that can help with que's of getting clients out of improper form to correct form. i feel like that is my biggest weakness as...

Hi guys, does anyone here have or know of any data for testing results in the supine hold. Any normative data that has been published would be ideal but i'm having trouble finding much. Cheers, Tim

I'm looking into becoming one along with becoming a highschool baseball coach after college. So I'll ready I'll have a degree in kinisiology or however you spell it. But do you need a college degree or any other certifications to become one? Or do you just have to have an extensive knowledge of the...

Hey guys! Well I still have the luxury of being young enough that I get a pretty decent haul of xmas gifts from the parents:D I wanna stock up on some training equip this year, looking between 400-500$ total probably. Any ideas? I do bootcamps (indoor/outdoor), and in home training, so I'm not...

Hello all. We're launching a gym in February in Malaysia. Anyway, that aside, I'm checking the items that we'll need and if we're missing anything. We've got 1500 square feet to play with, and this is the equipment list. We intend to do a group personal training system (each client with...

2.7k Reps to people who put in their 2 cents. Email from Client: "Ok let's see what you can do. I have been exercising daily since July 19....right after I say a photo of me & couldn't believe it. I have lost 43 pounds & am STUCK! I watch what I eat very carefully (that's not saying that I...

My goal is to become a personal trainer... I'm concerned that maybe my strength levels aren't high enough yet,.. for instance, I still haven't reached a 200 lb bench press yet, I can only bench around 180 lbs.. I'm also concerned that I don't do all the exercises yet,,, I can leg press 300...

I'm a personal trainer that works with various populations. A lot of times I will do like a boot camp/ metabolic circuit/ boxing circuit b/c this seems to keep many of my clients entertained. I work in a small personal training gym where depending on the day I could have the space all to myself or...

I am looking for a way to accurately obtain my body fat %. I work out from home and don't have a gym membership so I was looking for a way to calculate it myself and I obviously want an exact number and not just a ball park. Anyways to all the personal trainers what is your opinion on the...

These 3 training tools give my athletes and clients the greatest results. #1 Battling ropes- 1.5 diameter 50 foot #2 Grip4orce grips- regular and stiff #3 Homemade sandbags- 50 and 100 pounds What's some of your favorite training tools to use?

My certification with ACE is expiring at the end of December. I am not currently using the certification for anything for various reasons. Anyone know much about renewing certifications after they have expired? I am asking in the event that in several months I start personal training people....

Ive been doing heavey weights I can only complete for 3 reps. I have good form but just wonderign if it will stunt my growth I am a male at age of 19 5ft 4

For those who have had eperience with these I could use your help. I have looked up the forums on here and have just been more confused, so I thought Id make my own thread. Keep in mind these questions would relate to firefighter training, if that makes a difference in the answers. 1) What is...

passed this morning. feels good man.

I am currently studying Physical Therapy and i love lifting and MMA; i also find the science behind supplements amazing and how each one does something else for you. I am really interested in doing personal training and writing out diet plans for people. Do you think following a study in Physical...

I'm working out the final pricing for my bootcamp classes I'll be starting soon alongside my 1-on-1 sessions. I'm thinking of offering the following options: 1) $X pay as you go, basically walk in and hand over that much per session 2) Buy 10 get 1 free (10% off) 3) Buy 20 get 3 free (15% off)...

Hey everyone, I am just about finished my first semester of College. I am 18 (as of midnight tonight) and am taking Fundamentals of Fitness Leadership. It is a one year certificate. The program coordinator has been in the fitness field her whole life (not sure the number of years but she's...

Edit: What do you train your clients in? I should've made that clearer. lol. This is what I wear. For initial meetings/consultations I switch the track shoes and pants to dress shoes and pants.

Hey everyone my website just went live yesterday and I would love some feedback on text, pictures, layout...anything. I have a week to make changes with my developer before I have to start paying hourly. :) Let me know what you think. Thanks in advance! www.transformpersonaltraining.com ...

Was wondering if they would hired me since I'm in the process of getting recertified? How's the pay in eqounix? Do they pay for gym floor hours? Do they give me clients or am I suppose to get the clients?

to the personal trainers that go / have gone to either school, which do you think has a better program between the two schools?

It wasn't that bad. Now I get to figure out what I'm going to do. Any advice on where to begin? Commercial vs. Independent etc...