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Just passed my PT test but Feel Scared

by Marcia
(CA)

I am very excited that I passed my PT TEST (NASM)- what now? I have a few people that said when I get my PT cert. that they want to hire me at their homes. I know these people well - I am feeling like I don't know where to start. I am new at this PT stuff (I have been a cert. fitness instructor for quite awhile).

I also have the opportunity to be an employee at a big chain and train or they will hire me as a independent contractor. I feel like if someone says they want to hire me that I don't know where to start. It is just scary. I am a perfectionist and that is part of the problem.

Thank you for any help.

Professional Help here
by: Old School Fitness

Hi,

I am a veterian trainer in DAllas, TX and I would be able to help you if needed. I can help with clients and anything else you may need.

www.personaltrainingdallas.com

send me an email and we will get off on the right track/

Ken Karnack
CPT
Weight Loss Specialist
Certified Nutrition Specialist

I am also a new trainer
by: Anonymous

I also need some help. I am a new trainer. What do I do now. I am afraid no one will hire me.

NEW PT
by: Anonymous

I am a new trainer as well, I found it great to start working for an alredy established gym, they have it all down to a science. they let me trail one of the other trainers a couple of times to see how they did things and now I feel right at home. it has been a great experience.
good luck!
Virginia beach

fear
by: katie

don't be afraid - go for it and if you don't feel you can do it on your own - work for an established trainer who deeds help and they will show you the ropes - i have helped many people get started and it is rewarding

Are you a mover & shaker
by: Decade Plus Veteran

There are 2 kinds of trainers: mover&shakers, and everyone else. Not as simple as getting that piece of paper, huh? Everyone wants to be a trainer because they know something about exercise or whatever. "All you do is exercise and hang out in gym all day. Your job is easy."

BS to that. I bust my butt developing my training philosophy and training manuals, so I can get the fastest possible result for my clients. I stay on their butts too, about consistency and commitment. There are no excuses and tomorrow never gets here. You must set up time to train, time to educate yourself, time to develop your business.

Do you know how to get a client? Here's what you need to consider. You are now an expert, but that does not make you perfect. Clients don't expect perfection, that expect results. Do you know how you got your physique? Do you actually train yourself? Have you developed a program for yourself that you have been pleased with the result? Yes? Then use that as basic starting point. If you aren't comfortable training a client, find them another trainer ... you will do them and yourself a great service. You aren't supposed to train everyone.

Once you understand the level of commit needed to get results, then you need to communicate that with potential clients in realistic terms. Be polite, but be firm and tough. Clients don't respect nice as much as a direct and result oriented trainer.

STAY OUT OF THE TRAINERS OFFICE...IT IS THE PATH TO FINDING A NEW JOB. You must have what I call "floor magic"...a personality that sets you apart from other trainers. You have to make your self shine above all others. You must be on the floor, energetic and accessible. You must be willing to get out of that comfort zone and talk to people about there fitness goals. This does not happen over night and no certification I am aware of teaches you marketing, customer service, people skills, and can give you a personality. You do those on your own, or you find an office job. Some people won't train with you because you are too tall/short/cute/handsome/drive the wrong color care/play ping pong/whatever. Who cares? Forget them and concentrate on yourself, your clients, and getting your next client. That is how to be successful. Forget about the other trainers too.

GOOD LUCK

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There are 2 kinds of trainers: mover&shakers, and everyone else. Not as simple as getting that piece of paper, huh? Everyone wants to be a trainer because they know something about exercise or whatever. "All you do is exercise and hang out in gym all day. Your job is easy." BS to that. I bust my butt developing my training philosophy and training manuals, so I can get the fastest possible result for my clients. I stay on their butts too, about consistency and commitment. There are no excuses and tomorrow never gets here. You must set up time to train, time to educate yourself, time to develop your business. Do you know how to get a client? Here's what you need to consider. You are now an expert, but that does not make you perfect. Clients don't expect perfection, that expect results. Do you know how you got your physique? Do you actually train yourself? Have you developed a program for yourself that you have been pleased with the result? Yes? Then use that as basic starting point. If you aren't comfortable training a client, find them another trainer ... you will do them and yourself a great service. You aren't supposed to train everyone. Once you understand the level of commit needed to get results, then you need to communicate that with potential clients in realistic terms. Be polite, but be firm and tough. Clients don't respect nice as much as a direct and result oriented trainer. STAY OUT OF THE TRAINERS OFFICE...IT IS THE PATH TO FINDING A NEW JOB. You must have what I call "floor magic"...a personality that sets you apart from other trainers. You have to make your self shine above all others. You must be on the floor, energetic and accessible. You must be willing to get out of that comfort zone and talk to people about there fitness goals. This does not happen over night and no certification I am aware of teaches you marketing, customer service, people skills, and can give you a personality. You do those on your own, or you find an office job. Some people won't train with you because you are too tall/short/cute/handsome/drive the wrong color care/play ping pong/whatever. Who cares? Forget them and concentrate on yourself, your clients, and getting your next client. That is how to be successful. Forget about the other trainers too. GOOD LUCK

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