Questions about being a personal trainer

[Lee]

I was considering trying to become a personal trainer. Problem is, I don't know what qualifications I need, or what I need to know. Does anyone know about this sorta thing?

 

[gettinlarger]

Talk to C-Ditty. I think he's a PT. Or at least he's unofficially doing it. Either way, I think he could help you out.

 

[T-Rage]

Yeah, I've considered this. There are a couple of top certifications for PT. One good one is from NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and there are a few more top certs. For most PT's you need a high school diploma and typically current CPR certification. Some certs such as the NSCA certified strength trainer (more difficult than PT) requires some level of college education before you can take the test.

Just becareful because anyone could create a certification and charge you money to take the test but it might not be recognized as a decent cert.

Check out this guy's website for more info.

www.underdogfitness.com

 

[spatts]

NSCA and ACSM are the two I prefer.

None of that $350 and a weekend seminar BS.

 

[slinky]

Agree w/spatts: NSCA and ACSM are excellent for PT certs. I believe both have websites where you can take a look at the qualificiations, testing procedures, etc.

(btw, spatts: love that photo!)

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

I was considering trying to become a personal trainer. Problem is, I don't know what qualifications I need, or what I need to know. Does anyone know about this sorta thing?

Qualifications:

major attitude. huge ego, flexes in front of mirrors when your client isant looking & had sex w/ most babes at the gym

 

[SofaGeorge]

I train a bunch of the local kids at the gym... sort of got drafted into it by accident. Because of this I see and come to know the "real" trainers at the gym. Their qualifications:

1. Ignorance
2. Lack of experience
3. Little practical understanding of weightlifting exercise or proper form
4. A willingness to lie to or mislead clients
5. poor physical condition
6. Little or no career ambition

You stand the chance of being a shining light among them. You already know far more than the trainers at my gym.

 

[pwr_machine]

I'm biased towards the NSCA because I am CSCS certified. Most importantly, find an organization that's nationally accredited or you'll be wasting alot of money.

 

[bignate73]

NASM
ISSA
NSCA
ACSM

 

[bignate73]

Re: Re: Questions about being a personal trainer

Qualifications:

major attitude. huge ego, flexes in front of mirrors when your client isant looking & had sex w/ most babes at the gym

i take offense to that.... ive had sex with only one babe from the gym!

heh.