Forum: Personal Trainers Section

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...

Hi guys, I have been lifting for 3 years and will be taking my ACE PT exam in a few weeks to get my certification. I would like some opinions on programming for clients. I have always held the belief that people shouldn't really train all that differently. A young 16 year old boy that wants...

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Hi I need quick help. I just signed 3 Months contract with personal trainer at gold gym in Germantown. But after two weeks due to some reasons I can't continue this contract. Today When I talk to that person about cancelation of contract. He told me you can't do this. I ask if I pay for next 2...

I'm thinking about taking a job at 24 hour fitness. pros and cons???

Hello personal trainers! The French Doctor in neurophysiology and biomechanics of the motor performance, Pascal Prevost, overturned received wisdom in the sports sector with his bestseller "The Bible of Physical Preparation." This time, he wants to suggest methods to optimize the training...

Hi Im looking for bodybuilding advice following the rupturing of my longhead bicep tendons on both arms.My biceps have dropped and balled up on both arms which has left indentations. I was wondering if anyone out there had any advice on building my arms up using other muscle groups to possibly...

Anyone that is interested can use interactive health clubs site and app for free. It was designed as an add free site and app that allows personal trainers to privately connect with their clients. You can design and assign plans to your clients with expiration dates. Your proprietary training...

Hi! I'm planning on taking a personal trainer course somewhere around Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton region upcoming spring. I'm from Belgium but I have family back there and would like to combine it with a visit. I work a full time job in research, but I'd like to become a PT outside work...

Hi guys. So it's taking me a long time to self diagnose my problems. I found myself getting a lot of lower back injuries and once I started to study my form I realized that my legs naturally rest in a slight staggered step position. So after studying myself, it would seem that I have an external...

Hi I am wondering if anybody can help me. I am from England and I am currently doing a course to become a certified personal trainer, however I am looking at moving to Edmonton towards the end of the year on a working holiday visa. Does anybody know if my qualifications that I gain in the UK...

I'm very curious to gauge how personal trainers feel about their jobs at big box gyms. What do you like? What don't you like? A little about me: I was a CPT at a big box gym for about 6 months before becoming jaded at how sales focused the job is and how little it seemed the management cared...

I know a trainer on ******** who claims he never cut and bulked, he always achieved what he calls "lean gains" so he gains muscle without gaining fat. Is there any science behind this, or is he a charlatan? I'm interested in hearing what personal trainers here have to say about this.

ACE CPT? anyone take the exam recently? any good apps to study?

Hi, I'm currently coming towards the end of my time at uni and i have my heart set on being a personal trainer so i am looking to do a course after uni this summer :) I've done some research and i'm a little confused as to which course is the best one to do to pursue a serious career in the...

Hi Guys/Girls Im currently in the process of getting my level 3 personal training qualification in the U.K. The teachers constantly talk about generating client leads and how to approach and sell to potential clients. I am looking for a personal trainer in my new gym to work with and have...

Hi I'm an 18 year old huh school senior who is going into college next year for Fitness and Sports management to become a personal trainer. For my Everyday Communications class I have to do a presentation on the career I'm interested in going into. If possible I need to interview a personal trainer...

Hi There, I've been a Personal Trainer for roughly a year now, and I work independently, and I'm interested in starting to broaden my training programs and get into boxing. I'd like to get into "real" boxing a little later just because it's a personal interest of mine, but I was wondering if...

I was recently hired at L.A. Fitness as a Membership Sales Counselor. I needed a job badly so I threw caution to the wind. Everyone seems very shady. The managers keep showing off their Rolex watches. They keep talking about their 100K salaries. It just gives a wrong vibe. I started researching...

Have any of you heard of the new reality show "Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit", that is about personal trainers who purposely gain lots of fat so they can understand their overweight clients? Then they work out together to lose the fat. It's supposed to be inspirational. I'm not a trainer but I am interested...

Quick question guys, should PTs get fully paid for no show clients? does your gym pay you full payment ? I came across this member who purchased 30 sessions, his trainer (our part time trainer) booked 1 ~ 2 sessions every other day. The thing is the member has not been showing up for the past...

Iv been in the industry for about five years and have trained clients in several states. I still consider myself green behind the ears. All that being said lets take a look at the future. Trainers cant yet tap into the wealth and network of insurance companies. Why? Is it because we have too...

First some history: - 25 years old - associates degree in business administration - training seriously for ~5 years - Currently work as a chef So, I have a large desire to break into the fitness world in the form of personal training and nutrition. My initial thought was to get a PT cert and...