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Any personal trainers here?
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:31 pm
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:31 pm
Thinking of getting into it. What are some pros and cons of this gig? Thanks
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Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:33 pm to TJGator1215
You could possibly hookup with Jimbo Fischer's wife.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:34 pm to TJGator1215
No
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:38 pm to TJGator1215
I was one in college.
Pros: If you like working out then this is a great gig. Also there is something about being the driving force behind client improvement.
Cons: you work with all types of clients, mainly ugly out of shape, unhealthy females/males with low esteem. So don't expect it to be like how you see pornos. Also, clients like to sign up and either a) not even show up 2) quit early on. It was disappointing.
Also, I did this in college because working out and being healthy and helping/teaching others is what I liked to do. It was a side gig, don't expect major cash flow.
Pros: If you like working out then this is a great gig. Also there is something about being the driving force behind client improvement.
Cons: you work with all types of clients, mainly ugly out of shape, unhealthy females/males with low esteem. So don't expect it to be like how you see pornos. Also, clients like to sign up and either a) not even show up 2) quit early on. It was disappointing.
Also, I did this in college because working out and being healthy and helping/teaching others is what I liked to do. It was a side gig, don't expect major cash flow.
This post was edited on 3/18/16 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:41 pm to TJGator1215
Pros: Let's get into physical.
Cons: Let me hear your body talk.
Cons: Let me hear your body talk.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:44 pm to 13SaintTiger
That's what it is, a side hustle
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:46 pm to TJGator1215
Does tutoring count? Mental muscle!
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:46 pm to 13SaintTiger
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I was one in college.
Pros: If you like working out then this is a great gig. Also there is something about being the driving force behind client improvement.
Cons: you work with all types of clients, mainly ugly out of shape, unhealthy females/males with low esteem. So don't expect it to be like how you see pornos. Also, clients like to sign up and either a) not even show up 2) quit early on. It was disappointing.
Also, I did this in college because working out and being healthy and helping/teaching others is what I liked to do. It was a side gig, don't expect major cash flow.
Sorry you were a terrible trainer
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:47 pm to TJGator1215
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That's what it is, a side hustle
Lol
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:52 pm to TJGator1215
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That's what it is, a side hustle
Well if you are a people person and really love working out I say go for it. You are supposed to get certified (ACE, NASM, ISSA, etc) most are about $300. Mine was free through my campus fitness center. My caveat to that is they really aren't anything special, you (personality, like-ability, knowledge) are the driving force of your side gig.
I forgot another pro is making connections and networking with clients who may be important people.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:53 pm to Schmelly
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Sorry you were a terrible trainer
Yea I was the worst.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:55 pm to 13SaintTiger
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Cons: you work with all types of clients, mainly ugly out of shape, unhealthy females/males with low esteem. So don't expect it to be like how you see pornos.
Why would this even be a thing??
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:55 pm to TJGator1215
Seriously though. Almost 20 years. Worked at big clubs, private studios, in home, just about everywhere. Have owned 2 places and worked for myself since 06. What ya wanna know?
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:57 pm to Pectus
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Why would this even be a thing??
Because there are many people who work out who are douches who would like to be trainers just to take advantage/hit on clients. Many personal trainers do.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:58 pm to Schmelly
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Seriously though. Almost 20 years. Worked at big clubs, private studios, in home, just about everywhere. Have owned 2 places and worked for myself since 06. What ya wanna know?
No wonder you made that comment
Posted on 3/18/16 at 10:04 pm to 13SaintTiger
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No wonder you made that comment
Lol. And to be honest, I'm burnt out. The cons have been outweighing the pros. And $$$ is one of the pros. Look, if you're working for somebody, you gonna make peanuts. If you're gonna free lance as soon as you're certified, you're not gonna compete with more experienced trainers. No different than anything else. You gotta learn the ropes. I only do semiprivate & private training. No bootcamp, large group bullshite. That's for the jokers that just wanna "do workouts", not train. Training is an art that has to learned & earned.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 10:04 pm to 13SaintTiger
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Because there are many people who work out who are douches who would like to be trainers just to take advantage/hit on clients. Many personal trainers do.
That's despicable and the complete opposite of what being a trainer is.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 10:08 pm to TJGator1215
Yeah. What do you want to know?
Posted on 3/18/16 at 10:11 pm to 13SaintTiger
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Because there are many people who work out who are douches who would like to be trainers just to take advantage/hit on clients. Many personal trainers do.
No doubt, but these dickbags are able to be spotted from a mile off & usually don't make it in the industry long. Hell, most don't. Turnover rates for trainers are ridiculous & most don't make 20k/year
Posted on 3/18/16 at 10:21 pm to Schmelly
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And to be honest, I'm burnt out. The cons have been outweighing the pros. And $$$ is one of the pros. Look, if you're working for somebody, you gonna make peanuts. If you're gonna free lance as soon as you're certified, you're not gonna compete with more experienced trainers. No different than anything else. You gotta learn the ropes. I only do semiprivate & private training. No bootcamp, large group bullshite. That's for the jokers that just wanna "do workouts", not train. Training is an art that has to learned & earned.
Awesomely said. Obviously you have more experience with it than me as I only did it for two years while in college. The only time o did large group and boot camps were if other trainers needed my help or just to help out an organization. I mostly did private and semi-private training. I didn't charge a lot mainly because I was a "nobody". I got my name out by just basic networking and semi-promoting myself at the fitness centers in the communities when I worked out.
The most disappointing thing for me were unhealthy women who sometimes couldn't stick to schedule because of family, job, other necessities, who could have really improved if they would have stuck with it. That may be a reflection of me, but I'd like to think it's a reality.
This post was edited on 3/18/16 at 10:23 pm
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