Questions about getting started

[crusher777]

I'm a 19 year old college student, and I'm wondering if personal training is something I could do as a part-time job. I've been working out for about four years, and I think I've read nearly every article ever written on weight lifting, cardio, nutrition, etc. (Ok, maybe not every article, but working out is what I love to do and I read about it a lot). What would I have to do to get certified? What type of certifications are legitimate and commonly accepted? Will my age be a hindrance? Thanks for any help.

[crusher777]

anyone?

[GuiYoM]

The certification will depend on where you would like to work.

[crusher777]

The certification will depend on where you would like to work.

I'm not really sure. Wherever I can get hired part-time. I'll have to look into it a little more, it's just something I recently started thinking about.

[kserajuddin]

I'm a 19 year old college student, and I'm wondering if personal training is something I could do as a part-time job. I've been working out for about four years, and I think I've read nearly every article ever written on weight lifting, cardio, nutrition, etc. (Ok, maybe not every article, but working out is what I love to do and I read about it a lot). What would I have to do to get certified? What type of certifications are legitimate and commonly accepted? Will my age be a hindrance? Thanks for any help.

You obviously have a passion for fitness so this could be a great career for you. There are some other places on this forum with a list of certs.

Once you figure that out, you should read my free reports on making it as a personal trainer - http://Super-Trainer.com/reports

[crusher777]

You obviously have a passion for fitness so this could be a great career for you. There are some other places on this forum with a list of certs.

Once you figure that out, you should read my free reports on making it as a personal trainer - http://Super-Trainer.com/reports

I don't really want to pursue a career in personal training, I just want to do it as a job for the next few years while I'm in college. But I will check out those reports and the list of certs.

[mrgeecue]

figure out where you want to work. independent or at a local gym. if its at a gym find out what certs they'd want and then work from there

[kserajuddin]

I don't really want to pursue a career in personal training, I just want to do it as a job for the next few years while I'm in college. But I will check out those reports and the list of certs.

Yeah - That's the beauty this business - you can work as many of few hours as you want -

[PowerTricks]

Here's a short quiz:

1. What would I do if I wanted to become stronger, more explosive, and wanted to jump higher?

2. Why is squatting below parallel healthier for your joints?

3. Why doesn't heavy lifting stunt growth?