Personal Training......

[SF1900]

What are people's thoughts on becoming a personal trainer at a local gym, such as You Fit or Planet Fitness? I was thinking about getting an ACE Personal Training Certificate and working at one of these locations. I know someone who works for You Fit.

Which one would be best to do?

[dan18]

very outdated profession unless you are into sports medicine ... in the long run no real money in it unless you are a trainer to the Hollywood crowd....

[Evo]

Agreed.

By the time you have paid gym fees and insurance you will be on next to nothing if your target market is average Joe.  Very congested market and IMO you need a big edge these days to stand out: superb shape, private gym, pro status, medical/scientific quals or as much as it pains me, social media status.

Any of the above, you stand a chance of earning good money.

Being a 'Rent a trainer' in planet fitness working with Joe public isn't going to set you bank account on fire.

[werewolf operative]

What are people's thoughts on becoming a personal trainer at a local gym, such as You Fit or Planet Fitness? I was thinking about getting an ACE Personal Training Certificate and working at one of these locations. I know someone who works for You Fit.

Which one would be best to do?

[Henda]

Making up never seen before shitty far less effective variations of traditional exercises that have worked fine for decades is the key to personal training success these days

[SF1900]

very outdated profession unless you are into sports medicine ... in the long run no real money in it unless you are a trainer to the Hollywood crowd....

Yeah, but I was thinking about putting a new spin on my training--combining weight training with kettle ball exercises.

[DroppingPlates]

Vince G never paid for his internet certifications

[Evo]

Yeah, but I was thinking about putting a new spin on my training--combining weight training with kettle ball exercises.

Revolutionary

Prepare to become getbig.coms next millionaire

[doggler]

Vince Goodrum already cornered the  gay fitness market.

[DroppingPlates]

Vince Goodrum already cornered the  gay fitness market.

Say whatever you want, but most gays are loyal customers

[SF1900]

Agreed.

By the time you have paid gym fees and insurance you will be on next to nothing if your target market is average Joe.  Very congested market and IMO you need a big edge these days to stand out: superb shape, private gym, pro status, medical/scientific quals or as much as it pains me, social media status.

Any of the above, you stand a chance of earning good money.

Being a 'Rent a trainer' in planet fitness working with Joe public isn't going to set you bank account on fire.

I think social media would help.

[SF1900]

Revolutionary

Prepare to become getbig.coms next millionaire

Thanks for your support.

I was thinking about supersetting free weights + hammer strength machines + kettle balls.

[DroppingPlates]

I was thinking about supersetting free weights + hammer strength machines + kettle balls.

Yeah why not, most 'trainers' don't know wtf they are 'teaching', so you will blend in nicely

[SF1900]

Yeah why not, most 'trainers' don't know wtf they are 'teaching', so you will blend in nicely

Well, there you have it! I think I can corner the market if I advertise correctly.

[DroppingPlates]

Well, there you have it! I think I can corner the market if I advertise correctly.

Just hire a boy from Indiah

[doggler]

Say whatever you want, but most gays are loyal customers

Personal experience ?  

[joeygym65]

very outdated profession unless you are into sports medicine ... in the long run no real money in it unless you are a trainer to the Hollywood crowd....

Agreed !

[DroppingPlates]

Personal experience ?  

One client was a bit disappointed that I wasn't into men

[doggler]

One client was a bit disappointed that I wasn't into men

bj181 ?

[BB]

kettle ball exercises.

Will you be using the Goodrum Kielbasa model?

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[Evo]

Thanks for your support.

I was thinking about supersetting free weights + hammer strength machines + kettle balls.

Why?

[DroppingPlates]

bj181 ?

No, drama jane walked away on beforehand when he asked about my preference

[SF1900]

Why?

Free weights for mass and freedom of movement.

Hammer strength for strict, controlled slow reps.

Kettle balls for conditioning.

[Simple Simon]

Free weights for mass and freedom of movement.

Hammer strength for strict, controlled slow reps.

Kettle balls for conditioning.

DO YOU THINK YOUR MUSCLE KNOWS IF ITS USING A MACHINE AS OPPOSED TO A FREE WEIGHT?

[SF1900]

DO YOU THINK YOUR MUSCLE KNOWS IF ITS USING A MACHINE AS OPPOSED TO A FREE WEIGHT?

Yes. Someone posted an research article that the muscles respond differently to free weights vs machines.