Personal Trainer Jobs

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Cathy - (Personal Trainer)

Becoming a personal trainer takes time and energy in order to complete the required education and training necessary to get on of the many personal trainer jobs. There are a number of steps to complete in order to meet all the requirements to becoming a gym instructor or personal trainer. See below:

Step One: You first need to complete a nationally recognized program for gym or fitness instructors OR find a personal trainer job as an assistant and complete the various qualifications while working. There are two qualifications to choose from when looking to become a gym instructor. The first option is to get a Certificate in Fitness Instructing, the second option is to get a Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness; both of these are popular and have become the most recognized in the fitness industry.

Step Two: It is also important to obtain a first aid certificate, including CPR.

Step Three: When becoming a personal trainer, it is necessary to obtain public liability insurance in order to protect yourself from legal action, should a problem arise during your instruction.

These three steps will make you eligible for personal trainer jobs up through level two. Those wishing to obtain further training and development can obtain instruction certificates up through level three and four. The following steps are necessary to obtain a level three qualification (in addition to the above steps):

Step Four: A certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing must be obtained for either gym or group exercise.

Step Five: A certificate in Personal Training needs also be received along with an NVQ level three in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise.

Level four instruction is intended for those wishing to have a personal trainer job that specialize in adapted exercise programs for those with medical conditions such as obesity and diabetes, after surgery, and for the elderly population. This requires two additional steps.

Step Six: The highest level of certification is at Specialist Exercise Instructor which will instruct you how to adapt exercises for a variety of individuals.

Step Seven: Experience. You must have had experience to qualify at level four.

Now you have the information, you can step out and change your life and achieve your goals.

Once you have decided that you want to follow the steps to get one of the many personal trainer jobs available, you must simply invest the time and energy to make it happen.

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Three Things That You Need To Know About Finding Personal Training Jobs

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Cathy - (Personal Trainer)

There are two sets of headlines that dominate the social consciousness of popular culture from time to time and one is becoming more prevalent around the world.  People are getting fatter and more obese by the hour. The other is that people are flocking to gyms, fitness studios and anywhere else that they think they can get a first class workout in record numbers.  Much of this is due to the fact that we simply have a different lifestyle than our ancestors did.

Due to this fact, now is one of the best times to become a certified fitness instructor and begin looking for personal training jobs.  At the moment, this is one of the most secure career paths available to you. And, luckily, it is one of the easiest career paths to take advantage of.

Learn CPR and First Aid

Due to the nature of being a fitness instructor and that you’re dealing with people who could have medical conditions, it’s important that you receive CPR and First Aid training prior to any certification.  This will prepare you to deal with any medical emergency should one occur while working with a client.  By knowing CPR and first aid, you will be able to provide the necessary emergency care while waiting for emergency personnel to respond.  This certification can also assist you in obtaining better personal training jobs and will make you more appealing if you are going to work with individuals outside of a gym setting.

Get Certified

Once you have taken any and all training courses applicable for your situation, you will have to take the certification exams. Once you pass those, you will receive the proper certification to practice as a fitness trainer, and then you can really begin your career in the industry and find one of the many great personal training jobs that are out there.

Choose An Emphasis Or Specialty

Once you have earned your certification, you will need to figure out your specialty or emphasis. Whether it is intensive cardio, strength training, cross training, or a system of your own design, it helps if you can create your own niche in the market, and work toward building upon it. After you’ve obtained your level 2 certification, you have the option of expanding your education and obtaining a level 3 and 4 certification.  Few people looking for fitness instructors want a trainer that is a jack-of-all-trades, and a master of none.

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