Becoming A Personal Trainer

**exphys88** · 03-23-2013, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by jdb3

to be honest, I could dlet all my certs expire and I would still be training competitors and atheletes, after a while, if your good, and you make a name for yourself, you are in demand, cert or no cert. But you need atleast one from somewhere accredited.

Yeah, once you've established yourself and have a reputation, certs and degrees don't matter as much. But, for those looking to start their career, or applying for jobs, you need a good cert.

ACE used to not be accepted very much 5-10 years ago, but they've definitely made a name for themselves.

ACSM is liked so much cause they have a very prestigious journal and pretty much write all the guidelines that everyone else follows.

With my cert as an ACSM exercise physiologist I can perform cardiac stress tests on high risk cardiac patients w/o a cardiologist present. No other organization has the respect that ACSM does from the medical community.

**jdb3** · 03-23-2013, 10:23 PM

agreed

**OaklandRaiders** · 03-23-2013, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the input good read

**bully42** · 04-10-2013, 02:29 AM

studying for nasm thanks for the info.plan to start in a gym,and see how the market looks after a year.

**PAiN** · 04-10-2013, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by jonesfarm

I was interested in getting certified to be a personal trainer. This is a great post. Gives me a new perspective and thought on the process of becoming a personal trainer.

Glad to help.

Originally Posted by bully42

studying for nasm thanks for the info.plan to start in a gym,and see how the market looks after a year.

Sounds great man let us know how it goes.

**jonesfarm** · 04-07-2013, 01:46 AM

I was interested in getting certified to be a personal trainer. This is a great post. Gives me a new perspective and thought on the process of becoming a personal trainer.

**jdb3** · 04-10-2013, 04:17 PM

Shit wasnt that bad.....all the cardiovascular shit and vo2 levels , targeted heart rate formulas, ect really sucked.

**big_paul_ski** · 04-10-2013, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by jdb3

Shit wasnt that bad.....all the cardiovascular shit and vo2 levels , targeted heart rate formulas, ect really sucked.

Did you pass it on your first try? I've heard some of the questions are like trick questions. Very popular cert though.

**swinging_away** · 04-10-2013, 04:46 PM

I trained at a Powerhouse. You are nothing more than a prostitute in a brothel.

Portals are where the money is at. Training 5 people at once makes the money pile higher and faster. You get your name out in the world quicker by touching more individuals. It makes the training fun because it is social and can naturally become competitive between fellow members. Competition stimulates progress.. And isn't that exactly what the clients want? You can have prizes to give away for motivation too.

The portal can also broaden the horizon of clients for you. It is cheaper for the customized knowledge you offer within the group setting VS. a one on one session. Some people like to blend in and keep a low profile in a setting and not be the center of attention as well.

**jdb3** · 04-10-2013, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by swinging_away

I trained at a Powerhouse. You are nothing more than a prostitute in a brothel.

Portals are where the money is at. Training 5 people at once makes the money pile higher and faster. You get your name out in the world quicker by touching more individuals. It makes the training fun because it is social and can naturally become competitive between fellow members. Competition stimulates progress.. And isn't that exactly what the clients want? You can have prizes to give away for motivation too.

The portal can also broaden the horizon of clients for you. It is cheaper for the customized knowledge you offer within the group setting VS. a one on one session. Some people like to blend in and keep a low profile in a setting and not be the center of attention as well.

I strictly train one on one....I cant give maximum attention to five people.....I stay booked. I only do true customized training. No general guidelines here. I have done well and it seems getting more and more in demand because people cant get the value from other places than they can from me.

Yes, I pass on first try....