Other trainer at my gym says i train wrong?

[future]

Depends on each clients needs. Crossfit type training does work well for most. And people like the faster pace. Vary things. Each person is different and so should their training schemes.

 

[wannabemassive]

Mate the first thing to do is put the back of your hand across her face.

The fact is your gaining results with your clients and making ur buck. That client list will start to increase when other gym goers see the results.

Maybe put up a picture and stats of one of your clients on the notice board .

Thanks
Wannabemassive

 

[joe d]

circuit training is where its at for people looking to get toned and fit. squats should be the opener for any circuit imo.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

I do have circuit training, I include deep squats and lunges, jumprope, etc. But Everyone that comes in there is weak so i want to get them strong. I also think circuit training is effective but not every session. I like to do upper body/lower body in 2 days and then the 3rd day do some kind of cardio. Seems like they all need strength training no matter who they are

 

[gstacker]

I do have circuit training, I include deep squats and lunges, jumprope, etc. But Everyone that comes in there is weak so i want to get them strong. I also think circuit training is effective but not every session. I like to do upper body/lower body in 2 days and then the 3rd day do some kind of cardio. Seems like they all need strength training no matter who they are

There should be more trainers like you that gives em what they need and not what they want... I have a friend that's 75%bf that asked for my help so we had a long talk about diet, we went to the gym and the next day he was telling me how he doesn't want to get buff he just wants to loose fat, told him do some cardio in the morning to but it's mostly your diet..... Haven't heard from him for weeks

Anyways if your doing it for a pay check jus tell em to sit on a big ass ball and do shoulder presses with 20lb dumb bells that way they come back

 

[ceo]

Each person is different and so should their training schemes.

This is what people on here were telling you before you paid for that bogus online training cert. bro. Downloading a certificate doesn't mean you have the knowledge. Just because you know what worked for you doesn't mean it's right for everyone.

I really hope you are finding out some history with your clients. Someone who just had surgery 3 months ago and had 2 lumbar vertebrae fused might not be able to train the way you know how to train them. This is what people were telling you about knowing how to train different people.

Also, you say you have everyone lifting heavy? Most people don't give a shit about getting strong and deadlifting 500 lbs. They don't care about benching 405. All most desk jockey office types out there want is to lose some fat and...in their wildest dreams...look like aa Abercrombie model (skinny with abs). You want everyone to be strong. They don't fuckin care about being strong. They want to be able to lift their kids or grandkids over their heads, not a barbell with two plates.

Your clients may be happy right now. I hope they stay happy, and most importantly, injury free. I know I might be sounding like a dick, and sorry if I am, but I remember how you were when you first got that cert. You were arrogant and flippant to people trying to help you. MAybe you've learned since then. There are just a lot of things to think about. Not everyone's the same.

Like future's post about cookie cutter programs, you just can't do it for everyone. Most people here on EF? Sure. Because they have mostly similar goals and are fairly serious about working out. But the average Joe/Judy out there? Hell no. They really don't even want to go to the gym. They see it as something they have to do.


***If all your clients are 18-35 year old males who are healthy and want to look somewhat like a bodybuilder, then disregard this post.

 

[future]

I have a long assessment that I use for each client. It isnt just checking boxes. It's detailed. This helps so much too.

Granted some gyms are very "cookie cutterish" in nature. Thats fine. Even training system CAN be a template in nature BUT you gotta tweak it for your needs or your clients'.

 

[bblazer]

Seriously?

A fucking online personal trainer certification?

Fuck me.

B-

 

[future]

Hell I am not against that. Even the generic certs are ok. I have done ACE and ISSA...currently use IFA. Nothing fancy. I think only something like NSCA is worth it EDUCATIONALLY speaking but as we know its only as good as the person applying the knowledge too.

 

[bblazer]

Hell I am not against that. Even the generic certs are ok.

I would be.

Take for example my Masters in Exercise Physiology. It has value because not everyone has it, and it takes time and work to get one. As soon as it is diluted to the point that $100 and a click of a mouse gets you one, mine and everyone else who worked for it now have a useless piece of paper.

Certifications are what the consumer looks for, and they must be protected for them to have any value.

B-