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I agree and disagree with you to an extent[ and you know how much I respect you]..When I hire or recommend I am always going to go for an NSCA or ACSM trainer over a lot of other...

One of the first things I tell my P/T students...."If you see a Trainer getting someone on a Bosu Ball- that is the fastest way to spot an incompetent Trainer."

For me it's NSCA all the way...I was doing well before I got certified with them, but after it made a big diff....I personally don't care that much for NASM for two reasons, one they are terribly...

Once again KyleAaron nails it..
Similar story to his although I am only private part time..
I work in a very prominent place, I mostly train but I do one or two Gym shifts of 4 hours each a...

Here is the speech I give to my students in the first session of the PT course I teach, perhaps this will help you:

"So my advice to you on becoming a Personal Trainer?
Don't do it. Don't even...

APT[awesome Personal Trainers] has a facility or two I think, heard good things about them.One facility is in Arbutus...there are many smaller ones[ I have contract at local Hospital and a small...

Consider getting the NSCA-TSAC-F certification.It's an enormous help if your a civilian wanting to work with this population.Getting to the TSAC conferences as well that the NSCA puts on will...

go NSCA or ACSM... NASM is a money grab and too much Bosu ball BS...

Hi Tommy , sorry to take so long to get back to you...If your already a CSCS then its going to be a breeze...I recommend the TSAC reference book, it contains all of the best info from various...

...If you can afford it! LOL

We use the FMS exclusively at my main job- I have mixed feelings about it, first I think it gets people into some positions that they wouldn't normally do and it doesn't screen anything under...

.....took it this past Wednesday in Seattle, and passed 85%..
If anybody has any questions , fire away..

As always Kyle your bang on-where I work the FMS is a standard protocol. I did an assessment on a client for one of our younger trainers and he came back to me and said "Your Brilliant"....then I...

Typical day?I guess it varies for everyone , but for me :
Mondays 2-3 clients then teach a class.
Tuesday- 3 clients , Gym shift 5- 11 pm
Wednesday 3-4 clients in 2 places, teach a class at 6...

Great advice here.I know of only one trainer in my city who makes over 100,000-and he works from 6 am in the morning until 10pm at night,Monday to Friday.He is a hell of a nice guy and I got one of...

Once again Kylearon bang on the money.....
This all started to happen because I became so incredibly busy-I'm happy to say.Very very lucky that I can do something I love-and be in demand for it.I...

Great comments and thank you-I don't work out with my clients, I meant demoing exercises-when I teach its diff..just came back from a class and really held back..
I don't teach a class with the goal...

Man..
well been stupid busy, I am happy to say but I am not getting the time to devote to my own workouts-yet when I count the amounts of pushups,squats,pull ups, KB routines etc. I do with...

Try the NSCA.Better than NASM or ACE. In Canada the CFES is making ground.[I teach the CFES course], but for my money in terms of strength and condiitoning the NSCA is the best.

Once again KyleAaron your advice is 'spot on'
It is possible to make a living at PT, but you really have to hustle.It's a job.
I just shake my head everytime I see workshops and seminars on 'How...