Personal Training Schools?????

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tonphil1960

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I know there are quite a few schools out there. Are any recognized more than others? Better schools are which?? I am seriously thinking about doing it at 44 years old and starting a new career helping people!!

Thanks TP
 
rip-I did the ISSA certification.It was pretty pricey, but the information was pretty good.The textbook was huge, so expect a ton of reading if you go with them.The NSCA is good from what I hear, but I believe you need a degree to get certified through them (though I believe the degree doesn't have to be fitness related).
 
You only need a high school degree to become a Certified Personal Trainer through the NSCA. You need a college degree for their advanced certification (CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist).
 
Thanks guys, I have seen that in addition to the schooling there are many certs. you can get. Are all these required to land a good job???

Thanks TP
 
It depends on the place, but from what I have heard lately, most commercial chain gyms are looking for ISSA, ACE, or NSCA, but will accept others.

Some experience is helpful as well.If you can bring some clients with you, a lot of gyms will be eager to have you.When I was a PT at Bally's, there was a trainer there who had 12 of her clients follow her from the previous gym she worked at to Bally's just because they didn't want to lose her services.She apparently really knew her onions.
 
Ballast: I used to train (as a client) at Bally's. Most of the trainers are crap - but my trainer and one of the other trainers (who left, because apparently they didn't like the sales pressure they had to lay on people) were super pro. I still keep in touch because he was one of the most knowledgeable people I ever met regarding fitness.

I see Bally's recycle trainers frequently. Kind of feels like a car dealership sometimes. The ones who know something end up being shipped off to a Pinnacle or Gorrilla.

At the same time, I really dig their facilities.
 
Fil said:
Ballast: I used to train (as a client) at Bally's. Most of the trainers are crap - but my trainer and one of the other trainers (who left, because apparently they didn't like the sales pressure they had to lay on people) were super pro. I still keep in touch because he was one of the most knowledgeable people I ever met regarding fitness.

I see Bally's recycle trainers frequently. Kind of feels like a car dealership sometimes. The ones who know something end up being shipped off to a Pinnacle or Gorrilla.

At the same time, I really dig their facilities.
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I couldn't agree more about the atmosphere and the trainers for the most part.I'm not trying to put a negative slant on Bally's, but it seemed to me, that the establishment was more worried about our getting clients in the door, through their routine and out the door as quickly as possible.A lot of my time was spent soliciting, not training.Just my view.
They do have nice faclities though ;)
 
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