Training to be a Personal Trainer

[stew-S160]

This is the second time I've considered this career path. First time I just wasn't ready.

I need to remain employed full time, so can only do part time courses or home learning with the weekends free.

Can anyone advise, or recommend a good training body to go with? I've been looking again at Future Fit.

Money would be coming out of my own pocket, and for an Advanced PT course, I'm looking around £4000. Is there any government grants available maybe?

[anonymous-user]

personally i would speak to your local gym and find out who they recommend, most of them will moonlight as PTs or have a few they know. the PTs i know are always moaning about the cost of licenses for things like bodypump and insurance if they do outdoor sessions.

There is money in it and i think that half the time its just luck, get a good client, if they stick to the plan then they see the benefits and pass on your name, if they do the phys then smash in the cake and wine at home and dont notice any results, its going to be your fault... good luck, i have some good book recommendations if you want them though they are sports science/psychology

[swansea v6]

I've been a PT for the past 12 years and recently bought a gym, pm me and I will give you any info I can.

[Halb]

Same here Stew. I have looked at The Fitness Room and Premier. After chatting with PTs at my gym I have decided to plump for Premier!

[stew-S160]

Well I've taken the plunge, opened my wallet, and booked on for the full PT course with Premier starting in Sept.
Excited, nervous, excited.

[Halb]

Good luck.
Hope it goes well.
What experience have you got for the gym?

[stew-S160]

Halb said:

Good luck.
Hope it goes well.
What experience have you got for the gym?

Thanks.

Sorry, what experience are you referring to?

[Halb]

Have you ever set foot in a gym?
Do you know what a barbell is?

[stew-S160]

Oh right, I thought that's what you meant...

You could say I'm familiar with all gym equipment and many training methods and nutrition. My idea of fun is a 20km assault course(www.toughmudder.co.uk)

I just don't have a qualification, yet.

[fatpasty]

How's the training course going??