Forum: Personal Trainers Section

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...

Whats up everybody? Right now I have a bachelors in biology and in the next month I'm going to be taking my NASM certification test. I was wondering if you guys had any advice on where would be a good place to start off as a new trainer or any advice in general? I've thought of applying to the...

Hey all, Shameless plug, but I am renting space for folks if you are training clients outside of a gym. Its just off the Irving park brown line and rates are super cheap (about $8 an hour). Feel free to pm for details, otherwise you can take a look at the web page and there are details there as...

I'm researching different certs right now. Leaning toward NASM. But I'm having a hard time learning what the career is actually like. Say I get the cert. Whatever it is. I get a job...Golds Gym, Sport and Health (local franchise in and around DC where I actually work out). I walk in...what's the...

I have a few questions for anyone who has gotten the USAW L1SP Certification or any other cert by USA Weightlifting. 1. I'll be attending a 2 day certification in NJ in February, and I was wondering if anyone had insight into what I should be expecting? 2. Do you feel like the training and...

Hey Everyone, I visit Las Vegas a lot for work, and I would love to find a personal trainer that I can meet when in town. I am looking to set up our first appointment for this Saturday and then again on Sunday. Must be OK that we will only meet a couple times a month. I am looking to get a good...

I'm taking this exam soon and have been studying off and on for the last couple of months. Is there anyone who has taken the ACE exam and has any advice or suggestions? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!

Hi guys, Just curious if anyone else has struggled with their own personal workouts/nutrition just from feeling overwhelmed by constantly being in the gym environment all day everyday, and also online via social media etc... I typically do a split shift from 9-1, 4-8 and workout in-between....

That includes people that post in this section. You either don't know what you're doing, don't look the part or both. I hate PTs with a passion because every time i go to the gym they give horrible advice,teach horrible form and fancy exercises that are worthless. Brb 1 legged squat on a Bosu...