how to become a pt?

how to become a pt?

Ive thought of becoming a personal trainer next year or the year after so I could get a nice summer job or something. What exactly does it take to become a personal trainer?

lack of ambition

lol

i have also been wondering something similar, im thinking about studying kinesiology as either my minor or as a double major, what kind of promising good jobs are there for someone interested in this feild? i really dont know alot about that, any help?

steel cut oats

knowing how to recommend circuit training and doing every exercise with a swiss ball

simply post on OT with uneducated stupid comments, then you'll be like pt

dmaestro steel cut oats you fucking asshole you beat me to it

Mike McDermott DAMMIT, you beat me haha w3rd

sans_pants Ive thought of becoming a personal trainer next year or the year after so I could get a nice summer job or something. What exactly does it take to become a personal trainer? just annoy me and eat your oats

All the male pt's are some of the most out of shape people I've seen at my gym. 40" waists, flab, double chins - it always makes me wonder who is willing to pay $67/hour to get training from these people. They may "know" how to train, but if they are too lazy to have a decent body themselves, they are worthless to me.



7th Ninjai All the male pt's are some of the most out of shape people I've seen at my gym. 40" waists, flab, double chins - it always makes me wonder who is willing to pay $67/hour to get training from these people. They may "know" how to train, but if they are too lazy to have a decent body themselves, they are worthless to me. Im a PT, i dont have a 40" waist, or a double chin, infact im sure im bigger than you, whos worthless now

Jeff Coleman Im a PT, i dont have a 40" waist, or a double chin, infact im sure im bigger than you, whos worthless now you suck at reading comprehension

i didnt get one serious answer

just get some worthless cert, really thats all most pt's have anyway. Oh and good people/salesman skills.

I love reading that story

best story ever.

good stuff...

christophers what story is the one when timmy comes to the compound?

shastaisforwinners you suck at reading comprehension

Jeg1983 what story is the one when timmy comes to the compound? http://www.elitefts.com/documents/sick_of_your_gym6.htm

good read, although most PT's wouldn't do it

While our verbal efforts of "Stay tight" were obviously unsuccessful, Jim found a much brasher but effective way for Timmy to stay tight throughout the lift. As Timmy gripped the bar awaiting his hand-off, Jim took the two board and smashed it across Timmy's chest. So much so that Timmy's hands left the bar, curled up and began hugging his sternum. Timmy began wheezing and it was obvious that he didn't want us to know that he had gotten the wind knocked out of him. After about 30 seconds, he was about to take the weight off the bar when Jim told him to stop. Jim lifted the board and made the motion as if to hit him again and Timmy froze and began wincing. Jim stopped short and said; "See how tight you are now? Feel how tense your muscles are now that you are expecting to get hit? That's how every set and every rep has to be. You came here to learn how to bench press and if you can't handle the methods then don't expect results." Timmy finally got it, and did not have a problem the rest of the workout. This is how everyone should learn how to stay tight under the bench.

seems needlessly cruel

how to become a pt?

ACE certification

ACE certification

my gym is offering a ACE certification program and i was wondering is it worth it to take it? its a 12 week program and they help you study for the test.

probably the lamest certification available

im thinkin about doin it, dont think it could be that hard and maybe a job on the side.

For your information, when trying to get hired at a gym, most gyms could give a fuck if your "huge" or not, ACE is ok if your just tryin to get a PT job at a fitness or yuppie gym, its accepted by most major gyms i believe, 24hr, ballys, golds etc. Look into NASM, its a bit harder than ACE and is probably the MOST well known out of all certs.

but they dont offer that anywhere around here all they offer is ACE.

Erik_sr20 I wouldnt bother? Most ppl that want a personal trainer I dont think give a shit what certs they have, so long as they look huge right. Most of the personal trainers are skinny little girly guys that don't know a damn thing about lifting. Getting a girl more toned by doing 39484 reps of no weight

you need a 4 year+ degree to be anything in the athletic training field

well, that is where connections/networking comes in play

I'd look for a better one if you were wanting to actually learn something from this. Poloquin's certification actually looked pretty interesting/good. Though his costs like 2k.

ACE certification

Who do you look up to ???

Who do you look up to ???

I mean what makes you keep coming back for more in the gym. Why do you continue. What makes you tick when it comes to the gym ? I myself look up to the idea of confidence. I always think il be a much stronger person the more i continue to do this. Not just pyshically but mentally to.

http://www.fathersforlife.org/images/skeleton7.jpg

nukegoat.

Franco Columbo. "I still say I'm better than Arnold was, even if the judges in 1975 thought otherwise"

Fabian Franco Columbo. "I still say I'm better than Arnold was, even if the judges in 1975 thought otherwise" Does He still have that weird spit in his chest?

Franco had probably the best seperation between upper and lower chest than anyone back in the day. But no...he's an old dude now

don't really look up to this guy but... that's what I'd "want" to look like, definatley not his face tho

see avatar and bow down

Anyone 6'+.

i don't look up to anyone really it's just when i do stuff like pec deck i imagine someone i don't like and pretend their head is between my arms. always helps me on that last rep

Arnold & Franco

I like Franco because I too am short

insert Parents here...

Also: What a beast. Tis a shame how his career is ending

GilgaMesH Also: What a beast. Tis a shame how his career is ending Maybe I should get in the ring with him to cheer him up. Emokid



GilgaMesH What a beast. Tis a shame how his career is ending We'll see about that on June 11th.....he is going to make such a big comeback. I have my fingers crossed!

Garry Frank.



Quiksilver Garry Frank. No curl, no care

Fabian No curl, no care

Mike McDermott Yes? Does his bad acting make him any less broly? He is a previous bouncer and personal trainer, looks in fantastic shape to me.

Mike McDermott Bullshit. Nobody likes the tuna here. --- you forgot the ", asshole!"

From an athletic standpoint at least.

Quiksilver Garry Frank. I rmeber that thread posting his diet, something like 9-10k calories a day. It was alot of calories from fat, though, If I remember Arnold has made such amazing accomplishments in and outside the gym, he really is one person I will always look up too.

Who do you look up to ???