What does it take to become a personal fitness trainer?

Answer 1

Jeez the idiots that waste your time on here as I saw in your answers. If you want to get your certification on line your best bet is to go to www.nesta.com. They are a reputable company. I work in a corporate fitness center and several people here including myself have been certified thru them. They will send you all the material for one price including the video or DVD for one price. You will need to watch and listen to several Cd's on your computer and print out the test papers and final exam. You will also need someone to take pictures of you doing various exercises and there are several different essays you have to write. A lot of courses have you go away for a weekend but with Nesta you can do everything at home or office. I think the price is about 200.00 but it has been several years since I took mine. Good Luck

Answer 2

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Becoming a Personal Trainer for Dummies by Melyssa St. Michael, Linda Formichelli
* Certified Fitness Trainer Career Starter by Lauren Starkey
* Start Your Own Personal Training Business by Entrepreneur Press
* It's More Than Just Making Them Sweat: A Career Training Guide for Personal Fitness Trainers by Ed Thornton
* The Personal Trainer Business Handbook by Ed Gaut

I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

have your brain removed & talk s**t to the fit young things & ignore anyone who really needs your help