With a number of Personal Training Jobs out there, where do you start?
It's been our experience that many Personal Trainers begin their careers working at either a health club or at a Personal Training Studio.
Chapter #3: Table of Contents
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My career began as a part-time Personal Trainer at a health club and I wouldn't trade the knowledge that I've gained from following this path.
However, that is not to say that I haven't seen some extremely successful Personal Trainers follow completely different paths...
Although, there was one key element...passion.
You may have aspirations of starting your own Personal Training business someday, whether it is in-home, a studio, a franchise, or something completely different.
IMPORTANT: Don't let go of those dreams.
That possibility will still be there after you've spent some valuable time in the trenches, earning your personal trainer certification, and perfecting your craft.
Choosing Between the Health Club and the Studio
I have seen Personal Trainers create extremely successful businesses for themselves as employees at large health club chains and at Personal Training studios. Each path holds different pros and cons, but I think that everyone can find their niche or calling.
The intent of Chapter#3 in the "My Personal Trainer School" guide is to take a close look at the first of these options so that you can "kick the tires" before you make your own, well-informed decision.
We will explore studio-based Personal Training in a later chapter.
Chapter #3: Fitness Article Descriptions
Education for a Personal Trainer
So, you've earned your certification or are on your way there. Learn what else is important outside of the textbook.
Personal Trainer Instruction
Learning on the job, can and should be a large part of your day as a fitness professional. Surround yourself with co-workers (managers and other personal trainers) who have been in the trenches and have come out on top.
Personal Trainer Salary
An introduction to the financial and business-planning side of the fitness business. What can you expect to earn?
Professional Liability Insurance Personal Trainer
Learn more about insurance coverage and how it can vary depending upon your place of employment.
Personal Trainer Class
Do you want to be a Personal Trainer forever? Do you have dreams of climbing the corporate ladder or opening your own facility? Learn about the options available here.
Continue to: Education for a Personal Trainer
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Thank you for visiting My-Personal-Trainer-School.com. As a health professional for much of the last decade, I understand the ups and downs of the fitness industry and the successes and frustrations that many of you have.
It's been a wonderful ride and if I could do it all over again, I would -- but with one definite change. I would have started my personal training website much earlier on in my career.
Having a presence on the web has opened my eyes to forms of monetization that I never would have realized, opportunites for joint ventures with health and business professionals around the world, and taken my overall fitness business to new levels of success.
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Personal Trainer Course: Complete Sales Strategies
You probably want to become a personal trainer so you can help change and save lives, but the ugly truth is that you won't be helping very many people unless you understand the sales process.
Our eBook outlines the most important elements of your sales presentation and how you'll be able to help more people doing what you love with only a few minor adjustments.
Ace Your Personal Trainer Interview
As personal trainers, we are most comfortable on the fitness floor, but to get there we have to wow our potential employers during the interview process.
If preparing for an interview makes you nervous and you want an edge on the competition, this is a must read.
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