What do you do for a job?
Answer: I’m a personal trainer and a
fitness instructor so I’m basically paid to be the giant pain in the ass that
gets people out of bed and exercising every day!
Childhood dream or something you just fell into?
Answer: Actually this is my second
career and neither of my jobs lived up to my childhood dream of racing car
driver
How did you get into your job?
Answer: I have always been a bit of a
fanatic about fitness. I was a constant source of annoyance to my parents who
became sick of taking me from one sporting event to the next: football, hockey,
long distance running – you name it I was doing it.
But I fell into banking (retail not
investment, don’t hate me!) and decided when I turned 25 that it was NOT right
for me. Some training and a qualification later, here I am!
What does a typical working day involve?
Answer: There’s no typical day but
whatever happens I’m up early getting myself in the zone. I try to spend time
with my clients, getting to know them a bit so a day can involve anything from
exercising full out all day to sitting down and having a smoothie while looking
at exercise plans.
What do you like about your job?
Answer: Getting to meet new and
interesting people and helping them to change their lives. Some of my clients
are now friends and some have lost – and kept off – an incredible amount of
weight. As everyone’s getting bigger and less fit, it’s important we all stay
aware of our own bodies..
What kind of person do you need to be to succeed in this job?
Answer: Fit, obviously! But you also
have to be a people person – I’m as much a therapist as a personal trainer!
If you had to offer one piece of advice to anyone looking to break into your
industry, what would it be?
Answer: Just do it! Work hard, learn
what you need to and just get on with it. I wish I had straight away!
What is your job description?
Answer: I am the Director of Operations and co-owner of Professional Fitness Instructor Training which is located in theHouston , TX
Answer: I am the Director of Operations and co-owner of Professional Fitness Instructor Training which is located in the
As the Director of Operations, I handle day to day program
promotions, scheduling, staffing and content. I am also an instructor,
providing lectures, applications, and hand on instruction for students in the
disciplines of anatomy, physiology, health considerations and biomechanical theory
and applications. Additionally, I am in charge of the research and development.
How did you decide to go into fitness
instruction and training?
Answer: I wanted to have the greatest impact on the well being of exercise specialists and their clients, and assembling, teaching, certifying and promoting health, wellness and fitness allows me to do that.
Q: What does it take to be successful as a fitness instructor?
Answer: What does it require to play at Carnegie Hall? Practice – Practice – Practice. Personal Fitness Trainers can never know too much, demonstrate their abilities to their peers too often or assist their clients on too many occasions. A competent personal fitness trainer has a much larger impact on the life of their client than Emergency Medical Technicians, physicians, or hospitals.
Q: What advice can you offer to students who
may want to become fitness trainers?
Answer: Without health, all other endeavors are severely limited. Choose wisely, and become a personal fitness trainer in health, wellness and fitness. Know the sciences and applications, and become the expert.
Enjoy sports as a diversion and
not an education. A close associate of mine said, “Medals are awarded for the
ability to better perform weird things.” Sport has absolutely nothing to do
with day to day, long term living.
You only need to make your body
perform for as long as you need it. As a personal fitness trainer choose your
clients wisely. At times you may be your only client, which works well. You may
add family and children and friends. Some may even find enjoyment in training
others for their livelihood. Never pass an opportunity to be a servant for
anyone.
What type of nutrition and fitness classes are
good to take in high
school/junior College
A: Probably start with anatomy and physiology or even biology. There are also programs, like mine, specifically designed to certify fitness trainers, but they are usually separate from junior colleges or colleges.
A: Probably start with anatomy and physiology or even biology. There are also programs, like mine, specifically designed to certify fitness trainers, but they are usually separate from junior colleges or colleges.
Q: How much money do you make and do you live
in a big city?
A: I live right outside ofHouston .
I make enough money to live comfortably. No, I’m not raking in millions but I
make a decent living and genuinely enjoy going to work each day.
A: I live right outside of
Q: Which occupation or similar occupation to
fitness trainer would earn the most?
A: If looking to stay in this field and maximize your income, you might consider a career in physical therapy with a focus on sports medicine. Just remember that money isn’t everything–you really want to pursue a profession that you’ll find challenging, interesting, and fulfilling. This makes all the difference in your level of life satisfaction. And if you try really hard and excel in your field, you’ll find financial success. Working hard is a lot easier if you enjoy what you’re doing.
A: If looking to stay in this field and maximize your income, you might consider a career in physical therapy with a focus on sports medicine. Just remember that money isn’t everything–you really want to pursue a profession that you’ll find challenging, interesting, and fulfilling. This makes all the difference in your level of life satisfaction. And if you try really hard and excel in your field, you’ll find financial success. Working hard is a lot easier if you enjoy what you’re doing.
Is this job related to being an athletic
trainer?
A: A fitness trainer usually works with individuals to help them achieve their personal fitness goals (i.e. I want to lose ten pounds, or increase my muscle mass, etc.). Athletic trainers deal more with the assessment and treatment of athletic injuries, the coordination of rehabilitation services, the provision of medicine, etc. This often involves coordinating efforts with physicians and physical therapists. You need higher levels of education and certification to become a trainer.
A: A fitness trainer usually works with individuals to help them achieve their personal fitness goals (i.e. I want to lose ten pounds, or increase my muscle mass, etc.). Athletic trainers deal more with the assessment and treatment of athletic injuries, the coordination of rehabilitation services, the provision of medicine, etc. This often involves coordinating efforts with physicians and physical therapists. You need higher levels of education and certification to become a trainer.
Q: Is a Bachelor’s degree sufficient for
athletic training, or do you need to obtain a Master’s degree in a related
field?
A: A bachelor’s degree is sufficient for some positions but the majority of athletic trainers hold a master’s or doctoral degree.
A: A bachelor’s degree is sufficient for some positions but the majority of athletic trainers hold a master’s or doctoral degree.
Q: What should your major be in college if you
plan on becoming an athletic trainer?
A: You’ll want to do a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. Check the National Athletic Trainers’ Association website (nata.org) for schools. And keep in mind that more than half of all practicing trainers go on to get a master’s or doctoral degree in the field.
A: You’ll want to do a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. Check the National Athletic Trainers’ Association website (nata.org) for schools. And keep in mind that more than half of all practicing trainers go on to get a master’s or doctoral degree in the field.
Q: What should your major be in college if you
plan on becoming an athletic trainer?
A: You’ll want to do a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. Check the National Athletic Trainers’ Association website (nata.org) for schools. And keep in mind that more than half of all practicing trainers go on to get a master’s or doctoral degree in the field.
A: You’ll want to do a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. Check the National Athletic Trainers’ Association website (nata.org) for schools. And keep in mind that more than half of all practicing trainers go on to get a master’s or doctoral degree in the field.
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