Since I'm fairly "new" to being a certified personal trainer, I decided to go to an interview at a gym and see if they would hire me and how it works there. I put in an application at a local chain gym and they called me 2 days later.
When I went in they gave me an offer to start immediately and would classify me as a level-3 (out of 4 levels) trainer. I felt pretty good about myself at that point! But comparing how the system works to what kind of compensation I'd be looking at I was baffled! Talk about a customer service job...what could be more customer dedicated than a personal trainer?! Yet, the gym takes more than half of what the customer is charged (and that's a hefty price!).
On top of all that, I feel like they get one over on the clients too. They don't really seem motivated by helping someone reach their fitness goals.
Long story short, I am glad to be going the direction that I am as an In-Home Personal Trainer. I get to work in different environments and really dedicate my efforts to my clients. If you are looking for major body changes and are considering getting a trainer, be cautious and don't feel obligated to work with just any old trainer at your gym. There are many people out there that are knowledgable and motivated to help you!
I constantly search for the most effective exercises AND super-easy ways to make nutritious and tasty meals. Follow me to learn how I stay fit and healthy despite being a wife, entrepreneur, full-time student and mother of a very active family! Showing yourself some love by staying fit and healthy leads to a happier life...FOR ALL! ;)
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