Forum: Personal Trainers Section

Hello everyone, I am interested in starting a career in personal training. I have been working out for about 3 years and I have always kept an eye out for how personal trainers work at my gym and it looks like something I would like to do. I am attending school and pursuing a career as a...

Hi all ive been going to the gym for a few years now but in the last year ive unfortunately ruptured my bicep long head tendon on both arms.Im absolutely gutted.My doctor's told me that if I had surgery I would be out of work for some time.He recommended me to leave it and that I could carry on as...

Hey guys, just wondering if anybody from the UK would be able to give me some advice as I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment with all of the different courses I'm finding online. My home is in England but I've been living in Canada since 2014 but will more than likely be moving back home when...

Looking to hire an experienced bodybuilding trainer in Mississauga for 3-4 days a week of at home personal training in the home gym I am currently setting up. Qualifications I'm looking for: A male. Someone with a certificate in personal training. Has a no BS attitude and approach to...

Just out of curiosity, what do you guys think? Is dynamic effort training(speed squats, jump squats, Olympic lifts etc.) really more important than just getting stronger overall? How long does RFD training actually take to benefit an athlete and is RFD training just showing you how to express your...

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My brother has the material for the 3rd edition of ACE certification, how does it compare to the 4th? is it to outdated to learn what i need to know about getting ACE certified and passing the test? That might be a dumb question but i thought i would put it out there for anyone more experienced in...

Does anyone have a mock ACE Exam like one with 150 questions. I bought the basic bundle and I figured it would be easier then this to find a practice Exam! I got a 40/60 on the diagnostic, but really want to take a mock EXAM without paying $30 for it, but hey if I have to I will... Thanks for the...

Hey everyone, I have been a RN for 3 years and have my bachelors in nursing. I have ALWAYS had a passion for health and fitness but I had MANY YEARS of struggling. It wasn't until last year where I got HUGE into eating clean and weight training. I have been doing online coaching and making an...

So I got offered a job to sell personal training packages at a higher end la fitness signature club. I would give the first workout and try to sell them on a package. Although I would not train them. has anyone done this or heard of this? Any money? They said i would make much more than a trainer...

Anyone else feel like they have a hard time getting into the zone at the gym they work at?

Hey guys, I'm looking at being a private personal trainer for people with special needs and young teenagers who want to get into weightlifting for sports. Not a trainer at a local GYM. I like to do this as a side job with my full-time job. I'm going to be getting my certification in personal...

Do you have to get your own clients? How much do they pay per hour? What does the avg 24 hour trainer make per year?

So far at my university I've taken courses like sports medicine, exercise physiology (basic and advanced), anatomy/physiology, and nutrition. I want to know if this enough to pass the NSCA or if I should focus studying directly out from their book. Any advice?

Hey everyone my Wrestling district torunament is in like 4 days so going to my school trainer isn't much of an option I don't want to risk wresting for a state title. I have a pinching pain in my shoulder/neck area I can't tell excalty where the pain is. This happens when I lean my neck back. When...

As many of you know it is hard to get a new small business off the ground. This is especially true of most fitness businesses. I am looking for other small business owners, who like me, wish to network and get their word/product out there. The business I run is centered around in home personal...

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I can't really afford personal trainers at my gym bc they charge 2x as much as my actual gym membership per session (45 minutes 70 bucks) With so many reading resources online, I'm getting kind of lost in what I should and should not be doing to gain muscle.. I've been working out hard for...

Hi all, Im new to this forum and forums in general so I apologize in advance if i make a mistake or put something in the wrong place lol! So Basically I achieved my Level 3 in Personal Training Certificate (QCF) a year or so ago and have been researching and training friends since. I am now...

As a former NASM CPT, I want to open the floor for discussion about a topic that recently caught my attention. That is, are fitness professionals (personal trainers, group instructors, etc) paid what they're worth? In my eyes, there are two types of "fitness consultants": A) trainers working for...

Hey guys, ive been personal training at a gym for a few years and doing really well.I have decided to try online personal training. I have made a site and been doing ******** marketing with free ebooks and starting my own email newsletter. Has anyone got tips on things that have helped them get...

I'm in the middle of my nasm eteach course and about a month away from my test. Of course the one thing constantly on my mind is where to go next. Once I pass the test (pray for me !!) what is the best gym to start in. I currently work in retro fitness as a front desk associate and I honestly don't...

Hey guys, I'm currently pursuing a major in Biology in hopes to continue my education and thrive for a PhD. I have been wanting to become a certified personal trainer for about 8 months now because I like working out and eating right! My interest in personal training began around a time when I had...

Hey there. I've got an 85 year old client which is right after his heart surgery. I'm looking up to build up a training program but I'd love some ideas and notes from experienced trainers around here. The main goal is to get him back on his feet and feel him up with some motivation for life...