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Alex23

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When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« on: May 24, 2008, 08:56:13 PM »
I'm not bashing but rather seeking explanations and understanding. I see many 18-22 kids out there, straight out of High school or worse dropping out of college to start "studying" to become a personal trainer/model/things... ? 

Is it sustainable? What do you do when you hit mid 40's? Do you still meet fat middle aged women and do it over and over? Is there real money getting "supplement contracts"? How many different ways can one use an "exercise ball"? Is there still "research" being done in that area to "discover" new "techniques" to lift a dumbell?

Bodybuilding for me has allways been a "hobby" and career allways comes first; weekend warrior; That's why all shows are on the weekends, apparently until 10 years ago, even Pros had real jobs...
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knny187

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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2008, 04:49:40 PM »
I'll help you out with a courtesy reply
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2008, 04:51:42 PM »

1) you realize that you're never going to earn a living as a competitor

or

2) you look around and realize that everyone else but you is making money
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2008, 06:11:54 PM »
Personal training will always be a viable profession as long as there are fat out of shape slobs who want to get in shape,and there`s no shortage of fattys so far!!
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Moosejay

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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2008, 10:26:34 PM »
Good trainers can make outstanding money.

The average, however, is about 25k.

Very bad, obviously.
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2008, 10:31:41 PM »
Quote from: Tre on May 25, 2008, 04:51:42 PM
1) you realize that you're never going to earn a living as a competitor

or

2) you look around and realize that everyone else but you is making money

How the hell does answer the question, fuckstick ?
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2008, 10:48:03 PM »
STFU Pumpkinhead
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2008, 06:23:40 AM »
Quote from: wes on May 25, 2008, 06:11:54 PM
Personal training will always be a viable profession as long as there are fat out of shape slobs who want to get in shape,and there`s no shortage of fattys so far!!

But don't those fat people need money too??

Or can they pay with food stamps  :o
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2008, 06:41:27 AM »
i'm not even as qualified as i want to be yet, and i work full time, study 'casually' (fuck all work i need to do) and have a couple of clients i train on the side, its awesome for experience and shit im only 20, never even crossed my mind to be a bodybuilder, but the 'fitness industry' is fucking huge.
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2008, 07:33:23 AM »
Quote from: Havenbull on May 25, 2008, 10:31:41 PM
How the hell does answer the question, fuckstick ?

what do you mean? he's saying they are two of the viable outcomes.. comically.. it has everything to do with the question, but if alex didn't want any elaboration he wouldn't have posted anything other than the thread title, while you're at it 'champ' i mean failed 'squad member' fuck off and die :D
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2008, 07:34:28 AM »
Quote from: Moosejay on May 25, 2008, 10:26:34 PM
Good trainers can make outstanding money.

The average, however, is about 25k.

Very bad, obviously.

i know a broskie who is my age, just started full time work as one, and pulls around 1500 AU a week, which isn't bad imo... bit more than 25k, but we have more fatties in Australia! maybe thats it?
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2008, 07:35:43 AM »
Quote from: Alex23 on May 24, 2008, 08:56:13 PM
Bodybuilding for me has allways been a "hobby" and career allways comes first; weekend warrior;

Thatīs probably why your still FAT. :)
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2008, 07:37:21 AM »
"Yeah", there was an "article" a little while back in "USA Today" about the top "projected "industries over the next "20 years"...Personal "training" was #4  " " """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""oh yeah, """""" "  '
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Alex23

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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2008, 12:29:22 AM »
Quote from: warchild on May 25, 2008, 10:48:03 PM
STFU Pumpkinhead


let's see some pics...
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2008, 02:59:04 AM »
well if you want to become a PT, you have to learn the mechanisms to lose fat yourself, first... or you're not going to teach them anything.
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2008, 03:08:21 AM »
Quote from: Alex23 on May 24, 2008, 08:56:13 PM
I'm not bashing but rather seeking explanations and understanding. I see many 18-22 kids out there, straight out of High school or worse dropping out of college to start "studying" to become a personal trainer/model/things... ? 

Is it sustainable? What do you do when you hit mid 40's? Do you still meet fat middle aged women and do it over and over? Is there real money getting "supplement contracts"? How many different ways can one use an "exercise ball"? Is there still "research" being done in that area to "discover" new "techniques" to lift a dumbell?

Bodybuilding for me has allways been a "hobby" and career allways comes first; weekend warrior; That's why all shows are on the weekends, apparently until 10 years ago, even Pros had real jobs...
I know a PT who ended up with making a huge gym and sold it and made huge money.
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warchild

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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2008, 07:47:23 AM »
Quote from: Alex23 on May 27, 2008, 12:29:22 AM

let's see some pics...

I'd rather laugh at yours.....no calves and small arms with a bobble head makes me laugh
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spinnis

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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2008, 07:53:25 AM »
Quote from: flagadajones on May 27, 2008, 02:59:04 AM
well if you want to become a PT, you have to learn the mechanisms to lose fat yourself, first... or you're not going to teach them anything.

 ;D ;D
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2008, 08:09:53 AM »
Quote from: Alex23 on May 24, 2008, 08:56:13 PM
I'm not bashing but rather seeking explanations and understanding. I see many 18-22 kids out there, straight out of High school or worse dropping out of college to start "studying" to become a personal trainer/model/things... ? 

Is it sustainable? What do you do when you hit mid 40's? Do you still meet fat middle aged women and do it over and over? Is there real money getting "supplement contracts"? How many different ways can one use an "exercise ball"? Is there still "research" being done in that area to "discover" new "techniques" to lift a dumbell? Bodybuilding for me has allways been a "hobby" and career allways comes first; weekend warrior; That's why all shows are on the weekends, apparently until 10 years ago, even Pros had real jobs...


I love threads like this.
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jaejonna

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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #19 on: May 27, 2008, 08:11:35 AM »
This trainer i know makes 6 figures .... ::)
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #20 on: May 27, 2008, 08:13:37 AM »
Quote from: jaejonna on May 27, 2008, 08:11:35 AM
This trainer i know makes 6 figures .... ::)

Thousands of trainers make at least that much.
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #21 on: May 27, 2008, 01:01:00 PM »
training is pretty good money, but i feel like the real money is in managing a gym or health club, not your average little gym, but more like a ballys, L.A fitness, 24hour fitness,x-sport fitness ect..... those commercial gyms have such a large member base. most people that manage those type of gyms usually make 75k or more.
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #22 on: May 27, 2008, 01:09:59 PM »
Quote from: The Coach on May 27, 2008, 08:13:37 AM
Thousands of trainers make at least that much.

It's like any other business.

Some people do great, some don't. People have a hard time grasping this
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #23 on: May 27, 2008, 02:23:25 PM »
Average Salary of Certified Trainer: $23,300/year
Average Salary of Getbig-registered Certified Trainers: $123,300/year

Obviously, posting on Getbig is the only difference.
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Re: When does one "decides" to make a "career" out of the "fitness industry"?
« Reply #24 on: May 27, 2008, 02:59:37 PM »
You sound pretty sure about that Ed...are you?
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