Forum: Personal Trainers Section

About 9 years ago, I weighed in about 300lbs. I started by drinking nothing but water and started walking and jogging. I started to eat right and limited my fat, sugar and carb intake so that I could loose fat. I did that for about 2 years and finally got down to about 210 lbs. As soon as I lost a...

So I’m 6ft and 155 pounds. I have been working out for 5 years now and haven’t seen much progress. I cannot seem to find a way to increase my arm size and I’m trying to get to 170 pounds. What is the best way I can gain about 15 pounds of muscle?

Background story: Just under six months ago I weighed over 305 lb. Using a modified version of the keto diet I was able to bring myself down to 220 lb which is where I sit today. I'm struggling with getting more muscle definition and at the same time removing fat from my torso area (chest and...

Took the CSCS for the 1st time today and going into it I had the mindset that it was going to be the hardest test ever. I spent the last couple months really getting down the A&P of the body and all the scientific terms. I then crammed with practice test APPs and online studying the past 3 full...

Hi. Just a quick question, I won't take up much time. I've been working with a Personal Trainer for the last few months. I've had great results, lost about 40 pounds. I really enjoy her company and I like working with her. I also appreciate her encouragement and drive to push me and kick when I...

For somebody who is interested in opening a gym, where is the best place to look for equipment as google has failed me?

Does anyone have any study materials for the NSCA CSCS test they would be willing to lend or sell?

I'm a former certified trainer but—until this year—I had been out of the fitness game and out-of-shape for over a decade (due to several non-gym related injuries). I have the short-term goal of getting back in shape and getting recertified and this morning, during my daily walk, I was trying to...

Hello! So I need help from anyone that’s a qualified personal trainer. I’m currently looking at getting my PT certificate to be a personal trainer. Here’s the thing, I’m English and my fiancé is American. When we’re married we’re basically gonna try out living in both places and see where we...

Hi I'm still looking for online personal trainer . I'm 37 years my height 168 cm my weight around 140 kg . I started training from 6 years not continue first 2 years is continue training. After that 4 or 5 months training and stop 2 or 3 months cause my condition. i need to lose weight and body...

I registered for this exam when I wanted to get into fitness industry but I no longer intend to. It's just so happens that the exams are only held during weekdays, and I need to go to work. Does anyone know what's going to happen? Like what would show up in my ACE personal page, etc.

I haven't done any sprinting in years.. only walking/lifting.. I want to get to doing some wind sprints at the gym but I'm worried about pulling a quad or some other muscle in my legs.. Should i jog for a couple weeks first? and before i sprint/static stretching/dynamic stretching?

Hello, I'm looking for a reputable online trainer to help me reach my fitness goals. I have looked around on Google and I'm trying to find a way to find good online trainers. What I'm looking for is to tell a trainer my fitness goals and have them develop a fitness program and preferably also...

Question for trainers or experienced body builders Why is it that the body builders today are extremely vascular and cut. Back in the Arnold days, the competitors were not nearly as ripped as they are today... So what’s different? The supplements? The diet?

Does anyone know the best way to go about launching an online fitness training program online globally? What certification(s) do you need to be covered for legal and insurance purposes? Thanks for the help!!

I have been looking at jobs in gyms as a recently qualified L3 PT. I cant find any, not one that offers a salaried position. As a PT you are expected to be a cleaner wiping down equipment half the day, running classes and put weights back and do inductions...but not get paid, oh and be aware of...

For some reason for me, it's the abdominals. I give cues like curl the pelvis under and leave it there, put your feet up higher on the ball, breathe out when going, etc. Anytime I give a cue, they never due it. They wonder why their back hurts, so I explain, aaaaaaaaand they keep doing the same...

Hello. So I'm taking the NASM PT course (in UK), I finished all the theory exams and what I have left is the OPT 12 week predictive programming for level 3, where I'm a bit stuck. The material was good until this part, where little is explained, both in reading and online lectures. Now for some it...

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Too many trainers focus on macronutrient ratios and timing and blah blah, when some more very basic things are missed - are they eating any fruit and vegies? If you get a 40yo accountant or 35yo soccer mum, both of whom are overweight with back pain, is their issue really that they're having 110g...

hi guys, im new to the business, so i trained a newbie today.. and i just found it so dang difficult to cue this person. its like they werent listening or didnt want to or they didnt understand what i was saying or something. or they just werent naturally able to get these points. i did a demo...

I completed my ISSA certification. I am an avid kickboxer. Really into yoga and Pilates. I know my specialization. I live and breathe fitness, always learning new things about muscle mechanics. I've interviewed at countless gyms, chased after so many opportunities but I can't land a single gig...

Hi y'all, I've been recently trying to get a job as a personal trainer. I have the CSCS and ACSM-EPC certifications and have a good amount of knowledge in regards to program design according to the client's needs and current limitations. I've just recently been interviewed by a Life Time Fitness...