Thinking about getting into personal training???

[mosh69]

So here's the deal.
I'm getting seriously frustrated, not to mention broke in the hospitality industry down here in Florida.
It took me years to get behind the bar and now it seems like all bar owners and mgrs want is hot little 19 yr olds with big fake titties.
Can't blame em, times are tough but I'm sick of it.
So, I'm contemplating other options at 38 yrs old with no other real skills to speak of.
I Love the gym, Love training and actually enjoy helping others out with advice when asked which is pretty often.
I have a pretty solid knowledge base from 20 yrs of trial and error and tons of magazine articles.
Some friends are recommending getting into PT as a career option and I'm just wondering what I'd have to look forward to as far as education, certification and financial stability.
Any comments, knowledge, and experience would be appreciated folks.
I'm in a real ugly place financially and my options are limited due to my age, personal history and financial responsibilities.

 

[apex]

Its never too late to learn new skills.

 

[JMB1]

I know plenty of successful people
who are PT's that range in educations from High school up doctorate level.
Personal trainers must be they're own
self promoters. With that said, most
business is built on referrals.
I would train people for free when I started.
I was able to build a client list through the referrals of the people I trained for free.
Good luck, be aggressive for this one.

 

[mosh69]

I know plenty of successful people
who are PT's that range in educations from High school up doctorate level.
Personal trainers must be they're own
self promoters. With that said, most
business is built on referrals.
I would train people for free when I started.
I was able to build a client list through the referrals of the people I trained for free.
Good luck, be aggressive for this one.

Thanx bro! I'm a bartender by trade so used to running my mouth pushing whatever spot I'm at to get people to come drink and I really enjoy discussing bodybuilding and healthy living son that would not be a problem.
I know 2 or 3 local trainers personally I was just trying to get a little more info on the education and certification preocess.
Igoogled PT and there's multiple different schools and certifications.
Is there just one governing authority or a bunch of different ones???

 

[Blondie_Bombshell]

Hi mosh!
I went to the gym I wanted to work at and asked what certification they needed. Thats how I decided which to take. I got NFPT and ACE. Most of the trainers I know have multiple certifications.

Florida is a great place to get into the fitness industry too. Good luck.

 

[mosh69]

Hi mosh!
I went to the gym I wanted to work at and asked what certification they needed. Thats how I decided which to take. I got NFPT and ACE. Most of the trainers I know have multiple certifications.

Florida is a great place to get into the fitness industry too. Good luck.

Thanx BB, I'm looking at the ACE page now, I know tat's the industry standard, but I'm alos thingking about cost and length of course.
I have a gf who trains locall who got certified through NETA in a weekend for 350 bux.
You can always upgrade ure certs later.
I guess I should start talking to gym mgr's next.

 

[snigg]

Do you know how to stand there and hold a notebook while a 50yr old woman uses one of these:

If so, you could probably work at the LA fitness I go to. lol

 

[JMB1]

Certs are good, Liability insurance is a must if you work as an independent. Cost a few hunderd $'s per year.
The best certification you can have as a PT is your physique. Let your training speak
for itself.