Author Topic: Which is the fastest, cheapest online group/personal trainer certification? (Read 21918 times)

OneMoreRep · « **Reply #75 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:28:42 PM »

Quote from: el numero uno on July 27, 2011, 07:25:43 PM

This is the dumbest thing I ever saw. WTF are they thinking? Clowns...

I'll have you know that the young man in the blue is a certified master trainer with many certifications under his belt.

I am sure that safety is his top priority.

"1"

Princess L · « **Reply #76 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:33:47 PM »

Check out NETA. I think they have group and PT certs.

cephissus · « **Reply #77 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:35:44 PM »

Quote from: The Coach on July 27, 2011, 07:24:59 PM

Continuing Education Units

Well, I'm not sure what difference that is supposed to make. At the time I completed my certification, which is the most prestigious base-level PT cert in existence, I can tell you I didn't know shit. I wasn't required to know the FIRST thing about exercise technique, which is the most important part of training. I knew a bunch of random facts that were, in no way, synthesized into a coherent training philosophy. Nothing useful.

Steve Namat · « **Reply #78 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:39:56 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on July 27, 2011, 07:33:47 PM

Check out NETA. I think they have group and PT certs.

Yes, they have. Way too expensive in my case. Thanks tho!

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #79 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:45:57 PM »

This is the way I look at it....if someone knows very little about training I personally don't think they should even get a cert just yet. They should take at least a year with a reputable and knowledgable trainer and learn from them and mentor from them. Then go for a cert. I have a mentor (for S&C) and I also take interns who are finishing their degrees 2-4 times per year. After you get enough basic, practical experiance then go for a cert. I have a kid out here from Virginia right now with me for a 4 week internship.

clownbaby · « **Reply #80 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:49:49 PM »

Quote from: uberman on July 27, 2011, 06:56:14 PM

There are different ways of being 'nice' (genuinely helpful i d say) to someone.
Sometimes you help people more by slaping them than being 'nice' with them.
And beware of 'nice' people. (especially when they re on steroids and have whitened teeth and constantly smile)
There are a lot of people who act very nice in front of everyone but who in fact just wait for them to fall and take their place, perfectly knowing how to lure them , or not giving them the informations that could truly help them even if they are in their possession. Openly misguiding them while sporting a constant fake smile on their face. They re very proud of their way of surviving, they think they re smarter than everyone else.

no you just simply get off anonymously talking shit and belittling people from a distance. Its beyond obvious that you feel very badly about yourself. It is really not more in depth at all than this.

Steve Namat · « **Reply #81 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:50:42 PM »

I think I should start to give out certifications for $300...

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #82 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:16:07 PM »

Sounds like you're just doing to make a buck instead of actually helping people.

PJim · « **Reply #83 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:24:33 PM »

Quote from: The Coach on July 27, 2011, 08:16:07 PM

Sounds like you're just doing to make a buck instead of actually helping people.

What's wrong with that?

240 is Back · « **Reply #84 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:25:39 PM »

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #85 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:27:29 PM »

Business is business and you need to make money, I understand that but if you're doing it ONLY to make money without any concern for your client, then do something else. This is precisely why people think trainers just rip people off.

Steve Namat · « **Reply #86 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:48:11 PM »

Quote from: The Coach on July 27, 2011, 08:16:07 PM

Sounds like you're just doing to make a buck instead of actually helping people.

Hmmm, which would be better...online shit for $69.99 or actual training and learning with an IFBB PRO for $300...? If somebody really wanna learn something...

Agnostic007 · « **Reply #87 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:01:49 PM »

Quote from: Steve Namat on July 27, 2011, 08:48:11 PM

Hmmm, which would be better...online shit for $69.99 or actual training and learning with an IFBB PRO for $300...? If somebody really wanna learn something...

Like what is a good cycle?

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #88 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:08:28 PM »

Quote from: Steve Namat on July 27, 2011, 05:17:46 PM

Hey Getbig! I need some help!

There's a movement going on right now in the United States that is going to make it illegal to own your own business without a college degree/other regulations. Guys like you and Coach will have to forfeit your business to the "Hierarchy" or get a real education.

Agnostic007 · « **Reply #89 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:10:52 PM »

Quote from: The Abdominal Snoman on July 27, 2011, 09:08:28 PM

There's a movement going on right now in the United States that is going to make it illegal to own your own company without a college degree/other regulations. Guys like you and Coach will have to forfeit your business to the "Hierarchy" or get a real education.

And in other news, Noah's arc was located and will be moved to the Smithsonian..

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #90 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:11:04 PM »

Quote from: Steve Namat on July 27, 2011, 06:15:53 PM

Maybe... I have 4 jobs now...unfortunately. Personal Trainer, front desk at the gym, bouncer, working at a GNC... But at least now I'm making some money...as a top15 202 IFBB Pro on the world I was only spending money and made nothing...sad but true.

You need to hire a marketing guru. And you need to drop your weight down to under 160 at your height to be taken seriously for any type of acting gig.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #91 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:11:51 PM »

Quote from: Agnostic007 on July 27, 2011, 09:10:52 PM

And in other news, Noah's arc was located and will be moved to the Smithsonian..

come on play along

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #92 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:18:24 PM »

LMAO @ "a real education" hahaha. Gotta laugh at the "learning from a pro bodybuilder" hahaha

littlechris · « **Reply #93 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:21:49 PM »

come on guys, why be lazy??? Put the time in and get a REAL certification like one from american college of sports medicine (A.C.S.M) or national strength and conditioning association (N.S.C.A). Most gyms wont accept the expert rating "cert" anyways. I studied for the N.S.C.A certified personal trainer test and was quite happy once i got certified. Was it a hard test? YES!!! But was well worth it! Stop being lazy fucks guys!!! Handle your shit!!

-C

Vince B · « **Reply #94 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:34:16 PM »

Quote from: PJim on July 27, 2011, 06:02:59 PM

That reminds me a story I once heard about Vince.
Word on the street is that he did work in a Zoo once for a couple of weeks. One of the Zookeepers asked him after a few days on the job, "Would you shag that gorilla for five grand?"
Goodrum was unsure so he compromised "I tell you what. I'll do it under three conditions. None of my family, Vissy or friends find out. I don't have to kiss it. Lastly, you give me a couple of weeks to get the money together."

Bump for the LOL! Listen to Goodrum and Coach giving advice. Everyone is an expert on Getbig!

DK II · « **Reply #95 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:22:02 PM »

Quote from: The Coach on July 27, 2011, 09:18:24 PM

LMAO @ "a real education" hahaha. Gotta laugh at the "learning from a pro bodybuilder" hahaha

I'd rather get my steroid info from him than from you.

As for "training advice" from an IFBB pro: LMFAO.

Last week in the gym i saw how one 70 year old competitive bodybuilder had payed for a private training lesson from Mr Nippon, 30 years old.
Sure Mr Nippon (training since 2005) is much bigger than that 70 year old who had been training for the last 50, maybe 55 years.

How in the hell can anyone be so stupid and ask for training advice from someone who has trained one tenth of the time you have, but is OBVIOUSLY a big drug abuser?
Now i'd pay 3000 Yen for cycle info from Mr Japan, if only to laugh about it, but not pay 3 Yen for training info from him, he doesn't know more than the usual Gold's Gym trainer who will spot you for free.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #96 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:43:51 PM »

Listen people. Don't take financial advice from a stock broker who also delivers Pizza. And don't take training advice from a guy who has 4 different jobs. Now drug advice might be a different story.

DK II · « **Reply #97 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:46:13 PM »

Quote from: The Abdominal Snoman on July 27, 2011, 10:43:51 PM

Listen people. Don't take financial advice from a stock broker who also delivers Pizza. And don't take training advice from a guy who has 4 different jobs. Now drug advice might be a different story.

That sentence makes no sense.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #98 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:48:24 PM »

Quote from: littlechris on July 27, 2011, 09:21:49 PM

come on guys, why be lazy??? Put the time in and get a REAL certification like one from american college of sports medicine (A.C.S.M) or national strength and conditioning association (N.S.C.A). Most gyms wont accept the expert rating "cert" anyways. I studied for the N.S.C.A certified personal trainer test and was quite happy once i got certified. Was it a hard test? YES!!! But was well worth it! Stop being lazy fucks guys!!! Handle your shit!!

-C

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #99 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:57:10 PM »

Quote from: DK II on July 27, 2011, 10:46:13 PM

That sentence makes no sense.

It means training isn't his FIRST job. He does it on the side. More so, he probably does very little of it and rely's on the drugs/drug response to get himself on stage. Which by the way is still pretty fucking impressive. But not someone I would really give a shit about "training wise".