personal trainers?

[badasz32]

Re: personal trainers?

try and hit up a big corporate gym. even if it doesnt pay shit... get your foot in the door get some experience and find out if you like personal training... look for a lifetime, xsport, l.a., cardinal, fitness 19, or 24 hour fitness.

most of the gyms around here require a 4 year degree that is related OR a major certification. also you need to be first aid and CPR certified as well. I had to provide proof of my certs before i was hired. Im in Chicagoland so things might be different nationally. Education and certs are expensive but I have found that it has never steered me wrong.

The best managers are the ones who work their way up. start on the floor as a trainer or facility worker... learn the ins and outs... then get bumped up... like an officer in the military who went to rotc then ocs... he doest get the same respect as an enlisted soldier who puts in for an ocs package... ya dig.

[daved150]

Re: personal trainers?

try and hit up a big corporate gym. even if it doesnt pay shit... get your foot in the door get some experience and find out if you like personal training... look for a lifetime, xsport, l.a., cardinal, fitness 19, or 24 hour fitness.

most of the gyms around here require a 4 year degree that is related OR a major certification. also you need to be first aid and CPR certified as well. I had to provide proof of my certs before i was hired. Im in Chicagoland so things might be different nationally. Education and certs are expensive but I have found that it has never steered me wrong.

The best managers are the ones who work their way up. start on the floor as a trainer or facility worker... learn the ins and outs... then get bumped up... like an officer in the military who went to rotc then ocs... he doest get the same respect as an enlisted soldier who puts in for an ocs package... ya dig.

ya, well...i also dug a 2k a month mortgage and 3 kids!! so, i'm not thinking thats gonna happen. lol...no time to take the "movin on up" route. i'd may start out in sales and move from there, but i dont know what sales pays....i can sell so that wouldnt be the problem. i'm not affraid to get whatever cert i'd be needing...i just need to make a living while i'm pursuing this

[Sal Paradise]

Re: personal trainers?

after 60 of 'em, it becomes an hr...after a few "60's", it become's a few hrs, lol.

after looking all day, i cant even find a gym hiring!!! i dont know how to get in the door. the one i workout at is a little powerhouse and when i mentioned it to the manager she just shook her head and said..."not here", lol...her husband makes good $ so its good for her, but they dont pay....

I sent it you last night at 9:52 pm - -
Didn't you get it?

Let me know.

And as far as money goes it depends. I was on pace to make over 6 figures - we need to talk.


Sal

[horsepwr]

Re: personal trainers?

I sent it you last night at 9:52 pm - -
Didn't you get it?

Let me know.

And as far as money goes it depends. I was on pace to make over 6 figures - we need to talk.


Sal

I need this pm also Sal. seriously. unless it's classified.

[quirkysmilin]

Re: personal trainers?

In regards to the earlier posts - my trainer (the one who got me my job) started working at the front desk 4 years ago. He now owns 2 gyms and is buying another. There is potential to work your way up.

[Sal Paradise]

Re: personal trainers?

I need this pm also Sal. seriously. unless it's classified.

PM coming your way.


Sal

[horsepwr]

Re: personal trainers?

PM coming your way.


Sal

very much appreciated sir