Forum: Personal Trainers Section

Hi! I've just made the registration, and i have already one question. But for now i will introduce my self, my name is Leonel, i'm portuguese and i'm a personal treiner in some health clubs. My request for help is in software area. I'm having problems finding "good" software for these temes:...

Hi all, I haven't been training people too long and I've come up against a bit of confusion with calories. I read on the net that people quote a Kilo of bodyfat as being about 7700kcals. Yet 1 kilo of fat (not in the body) is 9000kcals. now I looked up that fat cells in the body are just a cell...

Ok guys I have a new client and she is a cocktail waitress at a local club. She looks great and is not your typical client who needs to drop 20% body fat. She is 5'7" and 115 pounds. Her body fat is already around 16%. She just wants to have more muscle. She came in for her first session and...

I am a personal trainer. I have a male client who has been training with me now for over two months. The client trains 5-6 times a week (x3 PT sessions and x2-3 cardio). This client is still getting light-headed and feeling like they need to throw up during our sessions. My concern is that my...

Has anyone been watching the lastest Real World season? There is a PT on there named Scott. Just wondering what you guys and gals thought of him and the show. Thanks

So I failed my first attempt at the NASM exam. I rushed into it and didn't go over the material as well as I should have. Its been a few months and I am getting ready to schedule a re-test. I was wondering if anyone has used this site to help them prep for it....

How do you trainers keep track of the number of sessions used and remaining on training contracts? As an employee my clients would pull a ticket at the front desk that would show services purchased and sessions left. Now as and independant most trainers have to keep there own records and proof...

I'm taking it in a couple of months. Is it mostly theory or is it based more on practice? Will you be more likely to find a question on pancreatic beta cell function than a question on "Kathy is 45 years old and has a blood profile of blah blah blah what would you do to correct her osteoarthritic...

Hey, I am looking to move back to my home area (Tulsa) in a couple months. I have been away 5 years in Chicago. I am a trainer looking for work. Need help with a gym recommendation. Thanks!

hey guys thats my programme i wiegh around 65KG , 143LBS i just started today , im skinny , i used to have 6 pack but i lost them due to junk food . Im skinny as fuk now and have a mini belly. im seeking for MASS gaining please Saturday CHEST ? Bench press

My dream has always been to own my own gym...when I discovered Defranco's it only fueled that dream. I need to get started soon but I am not sure where the best place to start is

I was thinking about getting it: http://www.nsca-cc.org/ I already have been doing Strength and conditioning and want to aim more towards MMA fighters, I think it would help, just wonder how you guys felt about the exam?

I need to loose fat fat and more fat! I am doing 45-60min of cardio early in the morning before my kids are up. I roll out of bed, put on my workout cloths, and head into the garage where my treadmill is (literally 10 min from bed to treadmill). I have heard that you should eat a little something...

Hello everyone, over the weekend I had an inquiry regarding my services by someone who was diagnosed with scleroderma a number of years ago. This is an autoimmune disease that can cause a literal stiffening of skin and joints and organs over time, although some individuals never progress to such...

Hey all, I've been working out most of my life (I'm only 23) but still. I love it every second I'm there and talk about how great I feel for hours after. I've finally decided to take on a challenge and go for Personal Training. I know the main certs are ACE, NASM, ACSM, and NSCA.... ...

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I'm planning to become a PT this year, what should i be study to get prepar fot my PT cusrse???

alrite im only 18 so i got some time to think about this... i have no idea what certification i should get.. my dream is to be a math teacher for around 25ish years(whatever it is to get maximum pension), and be a personal trainer part time during the school year and full time during the summer...

How old do you have to be and where do you get it? When I get back into shape I was thinking of doing it for some money. Bodybuilding is expensive.

I am looking for a personal trainer near Austin, TX area.

I just recently made a website for personal training. I wanted to get some opinions and feedback on what you guys thought. Thanks! www.thompsontrained.com

Hello guys/gals, I was wondering if anyone here scored higher than 94% on the ISSA Personal Trainer exam. I am going to try to post my mark here within the next few days. I am not asking others to do that, I was just wondering since it is a open book test if people scored over 94%. I am not...

So right now I'm in a jam I don't think I have the grades to get into university right now so I thinking of getting a job until I get into university. I love lifting and I want to help other. So what do I need to have to get my PT licence -school wise -training wise -course wise I'm adding...

I am curious to know if any of you ventured towards something like a physical therapy assistant? I'm looking to go into it, hopefully something i can do online. I just don't know where to start? There are so many schools online! I think being a trainer will help me along with getting a part timer...

Hey so this is a bit of a story but ill post cliffs. please give me info I have been involved with strength and condition since the age of 9 from wrestling.. I have been a personal trainer for about 3 years getting paid.(voluntered for mma gyms and wrestling team from about 7 years. I know I...