Enrolled in my NASM course

[exphys88]

The trainer I hired is booked like 8-10 hrs every day and he only takes cash lol

He must have his own gym, because gyms don't just allow trainers to use their facility for free.
I'm sure some trainers make a ton of money, it's just not that common unless you live in a city or are just an exceptional trainer w great marketing.

I have a staff of about 10 trainers and none of them work more than 15 hours a week training. Every one of them has degrees and some have over 20 years experience. But, I live in a rural area too.
The place where you live makes a huge difference.

I'm just playing devils advocate here because after getting a masters degree in exercise physiology, I wish I would've pursued physical therapy instead so I had more job options.

[layddually]

Re: Enrolled in my NASM course

He doesn't own the gym so idk how that works the trainers at this gym don't have set rates either his are $40 others there are higher

[exphys88]

He doesn't own the gym so idk how that works the trainers at this gym don't have set rates either his are $40 others there are higher

$40 is a great deal. Our trainers set their own rates too, they just have to pay the gym 40%. He may have some other deal w the gym.

[layddually]

Re: Enrolled in my NASM course

I go there at 6am and he was booked till 4pm everyday I go

[Ironguruera]

Scheduling is an issue, it's not like you can schedule 8 clients in a row every day.
Also, most trainers need a gym to train in and gyms typically take 40% of your hourly rate.
I'm not knocking it, it's just a difficult job to make an actual career out of. It's a good part time job while you're going to school or doing something else though.

Yeah I've had a few real go get em buddies try the personal trainer thing and gave up. The hardest part is getting good clients that are dedicated to the new lifestyle and show up. They all said it was the same. Gym takes a huge cut, ppl don't show or call 5 minutes before a session to cancel. hard to make money when you have a hand full of customers lol.

To train at the golds or 24hr fitness u must be employed by that gym. the gym wants to make their cut. that guy has a great gig if he is booked! That's very rare.

If u can get in with celebs then yes it can be very lucrative.

[exphys88]

Some guys w the right personality, a great physique and in the right population can do very well, even w little education.

[kazman68]

Re: Enrolled in my NASM course

Some guys w the right personality, a great physique and in the right population can do very well, even w little education.

I used to manage a gym and I had a trainer who did very well. The lady's loved him. He also had good knowledge and came up with creative workouts, he was a real asset.

[exphys88]

I used to manage a gym and I had a trainer who did very well. The lady's loved him. He also had good knowledge and came up with creative workouts, he was a real asset.

Some people are real great at it, but for most, it's just a stepping stone.

[kazman68]

Re: Enrolled in my NASM course

Some people are real great at it, but for most, it's just a stepping stone.

I agree EX