Author Topic: question for trainers (Read 3772 times)

Loomis · « **on:** September 13, 2006, 06:55:37 AM »

I'm thinking about getting certified and getting a job as a trainer. What cerftifications do gyms look for? What other factors play a part in finding a job as a trainer? Hows tehe pay?

sarcasm · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:01:26 AM »

most of them make about 8 bucks an hour and have to clean up the gym when they're not training people.

BigWhoop · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:03:48 AM »

Quote from: Loomis on September 13, 2006, 06:55:37 AM

I'm thinking about getting certified and getting a job as a trainer. What cerftifications do gyms look for? What other factors play a part in finding a job as a trainer? Hows tehe pay?

If you are overwieght, show no muscle mass or just look like you never step a foot in the gym, then you should fit in nicely.Just beware, the guy who makes fries at McDonalds will be in your tax bracket...but he doesnt have to talk to fat people, you do.

nycbull · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:03:53 AM »

You have to learn how to talk to your clients for most of the session without really doing any training.

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:07:28 AM »

Any certification nationally recognized will usually get you in...Depends on the city your in too...If you try to land a job in a highly competitive city than the facility usually would like to give you their own test or if you are new to training than have you put in a number of training hours...The pay can be great, but you can also struggle for clients; all that really depends on if you are the one selling yourself or if the facility is just throwing you bones...If you do decide to train people try to do it in a city where people have the money and "understand" that it is a valuable service....

bigmc · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:08:02 AM »

Learn phrases like "its all you baby" and "keep it tight" and your good to go

Mars · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:09:00 AM »

"No pain Cutler!!!!!" haha.

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:11:19 AM »

You also have to whisper in your clients ear....It adds an extra dramatic affect....LoL

gatrainer · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:25:12 AM »

Most gyms could give a crap who you are certified by....just that your certified.
ACE is known as one of the best.

Basically...if you look like you have been working out for a while...you will get business....if you dont.....

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:29:19 AM »

Quote from: gatrainer on September 13, 2006, 07:25:12 AM

Most gyms could give a crap who you are certified by....just that your certified.
ACE is known as one of the best.

Basically...if you look like you have been working out for a while...you will get business....if you dont.....

Many new "giant gyms" with the huge cardio theaters and what-not do this...I had many friends come up to me when this new 70,000sq.ft. gym opened all claiming "guess what I am a trainer like you now"...I was just like help us all....

Your MAAAAaaaa · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:34:50 AM »

if your a fat bastard don't worry come to my gym.

the trainers there are awonderful bunch. one of the females is obese for fucks sake and one guy is sooo skinny i cry when i see him advising people because he is literally soo weak people laugh.

And when they are not working as Sarcasm said they are cleaning up after ignorant lttle shits who cannot lift a weight back into place.

Go and be a bin man its the smart choice

ta ta

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:38:09 AM »

Quote from: Your MAAAAaaaa on September 13, 2006, 07:34:50 AM

if your a fat bastard don't worry come to my gym.

the trainers there are awonderful bunch. one of the females is obese for fucks sake and one guy is sooo skinny i cry when i see him advising people because he is literally soo weak people laugh.

And when they are not working as Sarcasm said they are cleaning up after ignorant lttle shits who cannot lift a weight back into place.

Go and be a bin man its the smart choice

ta ta

These are all the reasons you need to be an independent contractor and have a little self-respect and confidence in what you do...If you just work for the gym than thats all you will ever be is their do-boy...If you independently train clients you won't have to deal with that shit....You choose the route....

jmt1 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:47:33 AM »

i do some part time personal training and contest prep

if your gonna do it full time you need to be in the right location and be able to hold on to a few study clients.

i have issa...for most gyms any of the nationally recognized certifications will do.

there are also some gyms that will allow you to pay monthly rent as an independent contractor instead of being hired and payed by the gym.

nycbull · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2006, 08:17:01 AM »

Quote from: Your MAAAAaaaa on September 13, 2006, 07:34:50 AM

if your a fat bastard don't worry come to my gym.

the trainers there are awonderful bunch. one of the females is obese for fucks sake and one guy is sooo skinny i cry when i see him advising people because he is literally soo weak people laugh.

And when they are not working as Sarcasm said they are cleaning up after ignorant lttle shits who cannot lift a weight back into place.

Go and be a bin man its the smart choice

ta ta

where are you from Kansas?

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #14 on:** September 13, 2006, 08:18:13 AM »

You can find those types of gyms in every state....

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #15 on:** September 13, 2006, 08:23:16 AM »

Guys like this are what people have to motivate them to get in shape at many gyms I have seen...LoL

irish_strenght · « **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2006, 08:27:55 AM »

well its worse in ireland people just do these courses looking for something to do they have no interest in training its very very annoying and im going into year 2 in college with them freaks its a joke

legbreaker · « **Reply #17 on:** September 13, 2006, 08:37:50 AM »

My friend was a hair colorest at a upscale salon in NYC. She couldn't take the chemicals and decided to train people. She didn't have any experience beyond the basic cardio 3 times a week. Now she's making 100 bucks a session in NY. Financial success in P.T. has NOTHING to do with what you know.

bigmc · « **Reply #18 on:** September 13, 2006, 08:39:23 AM »

does she do extras

nycbull · « **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2006, 08:52:23 AM »

Quote from: legbreaker on September 13, 2006, 08:37:50 AM

My friend was a hair colorest at a upscale salon in NYC. She couldn't take the chemicals and decided to train people. She didn't have any experience beyond the basic cardio 3 times a week. Now she's making 100 bucks a session in NY. Financial success in P.T. has NOTHING to do with what you know.

monster owning of all Personal Trainers.

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #20 on:** September 13, 2006, 08:56:08 AM »

Quote from: nycbull on September 13, 2006, 08:52:23 AM

monster owning of all Personal Trainers.

I see this happen all the time...Especially at Balley's...When I lived in central Florida it was a dime a dozen of these hot chicks that didn't know shit, but got paid a ton to act like a trainer....Nothing new there....

dan18 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2006, 09:02:04 AM »

good luck to you training should be a 2nd job.most trainers dont know shit its the guys with years of lifting under there belts they know there shit..

look at most of theses fuckers they look like shit but they train people who dont know any better..

gatrainer · « **Reply #22 on:** September 13, 2006, 09:10:59 AM »

Quote from: JaggyShortBuff on September 13, 2006, 08:56:08 AM

I see this happen all the time...Especially at Balley's...When I lived in central Florida it was a dime a dozen of these s that didn't know shit, but got paid a ton to act like a trainer....Nothing new there....

they just want to hire a hot therapist

Coda · « **Reply #23 on:** September 13, 2006, 10:23:44 AM »

I have been a trainer in different clubs all over the U.S. Most clubs will take the lowest of low in terms of certifications. Independent contracting or in home training is definitely where the money is at. I would put in a little time at the crappy gyms first to learn how to handle people and get along with all different kinds of personalities. Then build up a decent client base at that gym, steal all the clients and take them private. Charge the same amount as your gym charged them, except now you keep most of the money instead of giving 75% to the gym.
On a sidenote, strippers make the best personal trainers. They are usually hot, and are not afraid to be told "no" when asking people for money. All you gotta do is teach em how to curl a dumbbell and they will be rolling in the dough.

irish_strenght · « **Reply #24 on:** September 13, 2006, 10:34:45 AM »

ive been doing bbing for years now and im suprisesed when pple even ask me for advice its not that hard to find that shit out yourself i mean i suppose you have to start somewhere when i first asked a pt working in a gym (big tits,blond hair and a ass that tastes like vanilla ice cream) dat i wanted to be a bodybuilder she gave me the same bullshit regurgitated program 3 days a week 8-12 reps cardio 3 times a week 45 minutes a week