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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #25 on: May 18, 2018, 03:10:55 PM »
Good for you Wiggs , congrats

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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #26 on: May 18, 2018, 06:47:31 PM »
If you're diligent, good at what you do and are passionate about it I have no doubt you will succeed. That's what separates the chumps from the winners in any sort of customer service/sales type industry. You'll do fine.

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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #27 on: May 18, 2018, 06:53:20 PM »

Are you kidding me???  You took classes in personal training??  Geez, what a waste of money

Basil could employ him , but his gym business is gone  :P

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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #28 on: May 18, 2018, 06:56:34 PM »
So no more security guarding & nursing ( ??? ::)) , flat Earth PT (1 & the only)  ;D

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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #29 on: May 18, 2018, 06:58:51 PM »
just what the world needs... one more personal trainer, lol

remember - anavar, starvation and pushups... are the secret formula 
Yup you are correct.


Push on Wiggs.

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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #30 on: May 18, 2018, 07:23:58 PM »
I'm embarrassed for the OP. What a simpleton.

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« Reply #31 on: May 18, 2018, 07:36:13 PM »
Thought you were going to school to become a registered nurse? The only personal trainers that I have ever heard of making money worked in Manhattan for rich people. Another guy actually made a gym in the back of a box truck and made house calls. I don't know of any gym that would let you free lance in their gym.

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« Reply #32 on: May 18, 2018, 10:51:24 PM »
Well ladies and gents, Continuing my life transformation, from moving to Florida from Vegas, I've been enrolled in a personal training program the last 4 1/2 months. Fulltime schedule from 9am - 4pm Mon. - Fri. Practical and Theory.  I graduated recently and it's one of the most fulfilling accomplishments I've had in a while.  Let me state this isn't some certificate program online like pretty much all of them. They may be book smart but they have no practical experience on any of it.  Hell even with a Bachelor's there's no practical experience.  Part of my schools curriculum is practical experience. We're talking from how to bench press through German High Volume Training. It's well worth the money (Thank's Post 9/11 G.I. Bill). Anyway, I've unlearned things I've done in the past and I've armed myself with alot of new information that makes me very formidable. I also brought my own non-mainstream ideas that go against current thinking in regards to nutrition, in which I've proven my case time and again.   Anyway, I'm looking forward to helping the general population and then I'll find my niche.  I graduated at the top of my class (true story) as only a Getbigger does so a big box gym that loves getting employees from our school heard about me and I was hired even before I graduated.



Before we can congratulate you can you tell us which school you graduated from?

Strange that you would bring your non-mainstream ideas on nutrition to your new place of employment.

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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #33 on: May 19, 2018, 01:42:32 AM »
Congrats.  You'll be rich and living a fulfilled life in no time
 

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« Reply #34 on: May 19, 2018, 02:55:29 AM »


 I don't know of any gym that would let you free lance in their gym.




Nabiru Gym & Flat Earth Gym ,  ;)

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« Reply #35 on: May 19, 2018, 02:58:13 AM »
Best of luck with this new direction Wiggs, I hope you are a massive success.

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« Reply #36 on: May 19, 2018, 03:03:33 AM »
I suggest apprenticing as a plumber. 

They are in great demand.  This is not a joke.

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« Reply #37 on: May 19, 2018, 03:11:03 AM »
I suggest apprenticing as a plumber. 

They are in great demand.  This is not a joke.

trades in general. there's a growing demand as the older guys are going into retirement and theres a growing void of actual skilled tradesmen. good pay, good benefits, pension plans, etc..
 

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« Reply #38 on: May 19, 2018, 03:14:01 AM »
trades in general. there's a growing demand as the older guys are going into retirement and theres a growing void of actual skilled tradesmen. good pay, good benefits, pension plans, etc..
 

This is seriously the truth.  And a robot cannot do your job.

Unless you have Gwyneth Paltrow as a client, personal training is not a moneymaker.


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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #39 on: May 19, 2018, 04:37:19 AM »
trades in general. there's a growing demand as the older guys are going into retirement and theres a growing void of actual skilled tradesmen. good pay, good benefits, pension plans, etc..
 

The OP lives in a fantasy world. Doing something like this is too much work for him.

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« Reply #40 on: May 19, 2018, 05:44:53 AM »
Man, some of you guys are brutal. Lucky for me none of what you say is true. You gents have hate in your hearts for whatever reason and youre using me as your punching back. It shows your hate, insecurity, wickedness, racist, and finally pathetic way of being. Because I'm smart enough to understand this none of what you say is valid. Your words are dog shit on the street and can be maneuvered around if you see the dog shit. Every once in a while, you step in some but as you get more experienced, you know what to look out for.

You losers have taugh me alot about the nature of some people and how to handle it, so thanks for the lessons. But keep doing your job. Haters hate. Try supporting your fellow man that's trying to do good in fucked world.

You people can be so primitive and evil. Find God, then you'll be alot happier and understand how this world really is. Then you can build your life around that. Many of you are just existing to please your fleshly lusts. That gets old and then your depressed. Your vanity has caused you to be blinded from the truth and this is the results. You deserve it and everything else to come and my people too that follow you. But again I take and am thankful for the nice comments, I really do appreciate all them as for the negatives like this old man with nothing else to do in his life "The Scott",  here's a guy where for the last two years has been responding to what I say and I have never acknowledged his existence until now. I mean really how creepy and pathetic is that? I'll go back to not acknowledging his existence. Apparently he thinks he's witty and humorous. I find this not to be true. He tries too hard and it shows. Then he tries to take some moral high ground. He has nothing to stand on. Bro, who are you? You came in off the legacy of Reeves and your an 8th of a poster. And if he ever heard some of the dumb shit he said, he'd give the green light verbally asassinate him with info about his pathetic ass. But, theres no point and fucking with the pathetic he can't sink any lower let him have his fun. So I let him have his fun. It seems to be his only outlet and I remember being there...So I let him have his fun. And please don't call my father aga in telling him I believe the earth is flat. He was more pissed that some random weirdo called vs what you actually said. Get a life weirdo. The lengths you went through to get my attention tell me your a sick old man. This is what you're dealing with people. Haters. And haters hate. You get the Master Hater award. Master hater of the year. 2016, 2017. You did it all without me reading but 1% of what you wrote and that was the first few words and who wrote, then right click and delete and move on to something meaningful. Get a life freak!
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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #41 on: May 19, 2018, 05:52:24 AM »
Why learn a trade and do productive work, like a white man, when you can collect welfare and post bullshit on the internet.

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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #42 on: May 19, 2018, 06:47:33 AM »
Congrats!
Seriously, have you lost weight? Personal trainers are judged by looks.
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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #43 on: May 19, 2018, 07:57:24 AM »
Man, some of you guys are brutal.

I know you have good intentions but I'd say the same thing to someone who just spent 4 years and $100k to get their college degree in Art.

Not hatin' on you, just hope you have a real skill to make a living with while you have fun with your new hobby being a PT, telling gym fools proper squat form and how it's important to take BCAAs before a session.




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« Reply #44 on: May 19, 2018, 09:04:50 AM »
CONGRTS, Wiggs!

No attempt to be negative but here are some serious questions ....

What percentage of your PT income does the gym in which you work take?
It used to be zero percent but I have heard that it could be more than 50% today.

Are personal trainers now gym employees or independent contractors?

I have been told that those PT's who open their own business  and train wealthy clients within the  privacy of the client's own home are among the most successful within the PT industry.

Especially the PT's who have Los Angeles clients  within the motion picture production industry .....  such as actors who have to lose a lot of weight in a short period of time to appear attractive in front of the  camera which they claim  ...... adds 30 pounds to their on-screen persona.

I suggest that you consider that possibility once you get on your two front feet within the Miami area.  ............. and beyond!!

And the serious question is  ..... What fasting plan do you recommend?

And did you put Nursing School aside on a permanent basis?



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« Reply #45 on: May 19, 2018, 09:26:15 AM »
SORRY!!! .... But I gotta add this ...

Here is a gentleman (BILL BRIGHT) who has 'distinguished' himself by adding something extra (a new approach??) to a fasting 'program; ...

Here is a brief introduction .... It soinds like something you may be interested in, WIGGS!  (Google -  Bill Bright Fasting)

How to Fast
Your Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer
Why You Should Fast
How to Fast Safely
How Long and What Type of Fast Is Right for You
How to Prepare Yourself Spiritually and Physically
How to Manage Your Schedule While Fasting
Dealing With the Responses of Friends and Loved Ones
How to Make Your Spiritual Experience the Best it Can Be
How to Maintain Nutritional Balance and Health from Beginning to End
What Physical Effects to Expect
How to Finish Your Fast in a Healthy Way

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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #46 on: May 19, 2018, 10:52:35 AM »
Man, some of you guys are brutal. Lucky for me none of what you say is true. You gents have hate in your hearts for whatever reason and youre using me as your punching back. It shows your hate, insecurity, wickedness, racist, and finally pathetic way of being. Because I'm smart enough to understand this none of what you say is valid. Your words are dog shit on the street and can be maneuvered around if you see the dog shit. Every once in a while, you step in some but as you get more experienced, you know what to look out for.

You losers have taugh me alot about the nature of some people and how to handle it, so thanks for the lessons. But keep doing your job. Haters hate. Try supporting your fellow man that's trying to do good in fucked world.

You people can be so primitive and evil. Find God, then you'll be alot happier and understand how this world really is. Then you can build your life around that. Many of you are just existing to please your fleshly lusts. That gets old and then your depressed. Your vanity has caused you to be blinded from the truth and this is the results. You deserve it and everything else to come and my people too that follow you. But again I take and am thankful for the nice comments, I really do appreciate all them as for the negatives like this old man with nothing else to do in his life "The Scott",  here's a guy where for the last two years has been responding to what I say and I have never acknowledged his existence until now. I mean really how creepy and pathetic is that? I'll go back to not acknowledging his existence. Apparently he thinks he's witty and humorous. I find this not to be true. He tries too hard and it shows. Then he tries to take some moral high ground. He has nothing to stand on. Bro, who are you? You came in off the legacy of Reeves and your an 8th of a poster. And if he ever heard some of the dumb shit he said, he'd give the green light verbally asassinate him with info about his pathetic ass. But, theres no point and fucking with the pathetic he can't sink any lower let him have his fun. So I let him have his fun. It seems to be his only outlet and I remember being there...So I let him have his fun. And please don't call my father aga in telling him I believe the earth is flat. He was more pissed that some random weirdo called vs what you actually said. Get a life weirdo. The lengths you went through to get my attention tell me your a sick old man. This is what you're dealing with people. Haters. And haters hate. You get the Master Hater award. Master hater of the year. 2016, 2017. You did it all without me reading but 1% of what you wrote and that was the first few words and who wrote, then right click and delete and move on to something meaningful. Get a life freak!


Don't take it as hate.  Its clear that you never asked anyone who has done personal training...me, Palumbo, Doug Steele....hell even Vince Basile would have been beneficial so let me give you my opinion on this based on my experience:


1.  Success in Personal Training has more to do with business management and marketing your services.

2.  You spent 3 months in class for something that you could have gotten in one day.   If you were going to take some actual classes with a minimal amount of time, it should have been massage therapy or physical therapy.  With that being said, most major gyms nowdays are wanting to hire people with a degree in exercise science.   You might find a small gym to work for but you'll make peanuts.   Your best bet is to either work independently like I did doing in-home personal training or go back to school and obtain that degree in exercise science or another related field.   

3.   You have absolutely no experience working in a gym so even if one takes a chance on you, you're going to get your ass kicked by other trainers.  Its a very competitive environment and you're going to find out the hard way.  Better stock up on cans of tuna and hardtack because its going to take a few months to build a substainable clientele....if you can

4.  You are counting on a one income method of making a living so you better build some more sources.   That's why I also sold exercise equipment, supplements, and other related items.  You can get my assistance on that by clicking on the link below if you wish.

https://www.advocare.com/10111822/distributor/become-a-distributor




Wiggs, I wish you good luck on this nonetheless but just to be brutally honest, its 2018 and the standards have changed in the world of personal training to where a degree in exercise science is expected
 
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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #47 on: May 19, 2018, 10:52:53 AM »
I knew 2 PT's who made decent money but they worked thier asses off and were in the gym from 6 am til 8-9 pm, with 7-8 sessions/client hours per day

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« Reply #48 on: May 19, 2018, 01:04:13 PM »

Don't take it as hate.  Its clear that you never asked anyone who has done personal training...me, Palumbo, Doug Steele....hell even Vince Basile would have been beneficial so let me give you my opinion on this based on my experience:


1.  Success in Personal Training has more to do with business management and marketing your services.

2.  You spent 3 months in class for something that you could have gotten in one day.   If you were going to take some actual classes with a minimal amount of time, it should have been massage therapy or physical therapy.  With that being said, most major gyms nowdays are wanting to hire people with a degree in exercise science.   You might find a small gym to work for but you'll make peanuts.   Your best bet is to either work independently like I did doing in-home personal training or go back to school and obtain that degree in exercise science or another related field.   

3.   You have absolutely no experience working in a gym so even if one takes a chance on you, you're going to get your ass kicked by other trainers.  Its a very competitive environment and you're going to find out the hard way.  Better stock up on cans of tuna and hardtack because its going to take a few months to build a substainable clientele....if you can

4.  You are counting on a one income method of making a living so you better build some more sources.   That's why I also sold exercise equipment, supplements, and other related items.  You can get my assistance on that by clicking on the link below if you wish.

https://www.advocare.com/10111822/distributor/become-a-distributor




Wiggs, I wish you good luck on this nonetheless but just to be brutally honest, its 2018 and the standards have changed in the world of personal training to where a degree in exercise science is expected
 

Bullshit. Google PT jobs. This is all you need to work at a big chain like 24 hours fitness.
1.) High School Diploma or GED,
2.) CPR, AED certification,
3.) and one of the following:
Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Fitness or related field or an approved Personal Training Certification (listed below):
ACSM, ACE, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, C.H.E.K, IFPA, NASM, NCSF, NESTA, NETA, NFPT, NSCA, PTA Global, W.I.T.S.

Base pay is 14 bucks an hour, plus training classes. So yeah, not rich, if you don't have any clients, but he can work at a big chain easily.
https://www.glassdoor.com/Hourly-Pay/24-Hour-Fitness-Personal-Trainer-Hourly-Pay-E8479_D_KO16,32.htm
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Re: Well it's official, I'm now a Certified Personal Trainer!
« Reply #49 on: May 19, 2018, 01:09:10 PM »
If you were putting in the time anyways..why not just go for occupational therapist?

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