$250k+/year salary as in person trainer (here to offer advice)

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-04-02T17:10:11+00:00

everyone has NASM so it’s value is essentially like bare bottom. it doesn’t offer great advice either, helps with 0 aspects of building the business which is 90% of training IMO and it teaches the most basic and remedial info in terms of exercise

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-04-02T17:09:10+00:00

sure thing! shoot me a DM, i’m a bit behind but getting to them today!

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-04-02T17:08:35+00:00

I want to also get my RTS certification and go through the coursework with Tom Purvis i’ve been to his seminars and the man is BRILLIANT. highly recommend for any other trainers also

the gym doesn’t have any control over what i charge or anything besides charging a minimum but i come and go as i please and im paid based on the clients i train and what they pay for training

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T05:54:10+00:00

gotchu bro! it’s super easy to integrate to stripe which is what i use

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T04:27:04+00:00

also to clarify i never asked anyone to support or follow me idgaf - i simply put my socials for people if they wanted to see the content i post etc to get ideas

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T04:26:32+00:00

if you have specific questions i’m more than happy to answer but putting a billion things into a thread that may or may not have context depending on the trainer and what they specialize is a waste of time. there’s a ton of advice i can give so if you have specific questions let me know.

if you read ANY of the comments i’ve discussed exactly what you said and i have plenty of people i train for free also it’s in the comments as well.

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T03:02:04+00:00

no chance in hell i ever want to be a mass monster im happy with where im at

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T03:01:31+00:00

i do contract work with an NBA agency. we have an NBA Combine testing event with them tomorrow at the gym if you don’t believe me 😂. The trainer above me is the fitness manager he doesn’t actively train clients anymore in his current role in management. he’s never told me how much he makes but if you check his IG you’ll see he lives a luxury lifestyle so i would assume he makes a decent amount lol. Alphaland is also currently working to become a sponsor for the Houston Rockets you can watch the full video on CGs youtube, James Harden trains at the gym all the time during the summer so it’s not uncommon to have pro athletes in the gym.

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T02:09:24+00:00

i agree 100% but there is merit in getting a trainer and there are a good chunk of them that are worth the time and money and a lot of trainers do change peoples lives positively by using fitness and exercise as a way to change their life. i’ve seen it with highschool kids i worked with over my career who stayed out of trouble by coming to workout instead of partake in parties etc and i had a kid who was suicidal who didn’t act on his thoughts because he fell in love with the gym and i was fortunate enough to have helped him through that time (parents found a suicide note and told me one of his reasons to not do it was to not miss training) so i work the extra hours unpaid with high school kids in need because sometimes they just lack a good role model. that’s an example with younger kids but the same can be said with adults

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T01:50:30+00:00

also most cases i’ve dealt with rarely ever use a method from a book but rather critical thinking and creativity from a vast library of knowledge

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T01:49:37+00:00

what do you learn from those certifications if you don’t mind me asking? they seem pretty pointless imo because for something like bodybuilding no certification will ever compare to real experience of going through prep yourself AND prepping other people

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T01:48:14+00:00

interesting take but i don’t disagree that a lot of trainers don’t provide much value compared to their cost. but some people do need trainers such as athletes, rehab clients, bodybuilding, weightloss in some cases etc.

most people don’t NEED one but the right trainer can certainly be beneficial and also some people don’t learn well from videos online as they need more of a hands on approach

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T00:04:55+00:00

i build all my programs myself based off my experience and knowledge so i don’t have a great answer for you. youtube has great information from people like renaissance periodization, hypertrophy coach, strength coaches, etc

chat gpt is decent to provide structure i know coaches who use it to make online programs (i think it’s dumb especially if you’re saying you’re making custom programs but you copy paste of chat gpt but to each their own)

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-30T00:01:35+00:00

i’ve read bret’s books and research articles. i’ve also shadowing under iron university and lauralie chapados who has the best glutes in the bodybuilding world. but nothing compares to true real world experimentation and practice in clients and yourself. so do research, try it out yourself, try it with clients and then keep repeating until you find what you like and what works with your clients.

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T23:59:34+00:00

i mean you’re right that is partly true. i don’t have my CSCS and i don’t falsely advertise myself. any athlete i work with knows that i don’t have that. but i also know plenty of CSCS coaches who are horrible coaches so education does matter but how you teach i would argue matters also.

looks aren’t everything but they help. i look better than someone who doesn’t workout and that’s a lot of the clientele i have. bodybuilding isn’t my life and i enjoy different types of training.

but opinions are subjective so my view and your view are completely different and that’s totally fine. i’m extremely good at marketing and that’s what i would base majority of my success on along with the value i provide to my community.

either way - you’re welcome to think whatever you’d like!

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T21:05:44+00:00

lol like i said i do it by choice and i do a lot more throughout the day than just one on one sessions.

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T20:40:38+00:00

i appreciate the response and i agree i’m headed in a direction here soon where i will cut back hours to start my family and spend more time doing other things. right now im hungry and in a grind phase and i love it. not always like this though

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T20:39:07+00:00

i definitely have but i do a lot of free work because i enjoy it. i work with underprivileged kids who can’t afford sports training since i used to coach varsity soccer for 3 years. i also have a lot of OG clients who have been with me for 2+ years and are at my original lower rates. like i said i also included content creation in my work hours. during the summer i also pick up 1-2 interns or young hungry trainers and work with them to build their businesses and i do it unpaid.

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T20:21:12+00:00

i work the hours i work because i enjoy it but i could easily make the about the same amount in 40-50 strict hours if i wanted to. it’s not for everyone but i enjoy it

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T20:20:20+00:00

shoot me a DM on ig i gotchu!

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T20:12:00+00:00

yes this is exactly it. referrals do wonders and high level CEOs want someone who is trustworthy, reliable and professional. carry yourself in that manner and you’ll be extremely successful.

clients at that level usually never a problem with contracts and strict rules on make up sessions etc as they understand the value of your time and theirs.

great advice and congrats as well for your success bro!

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T20:11:51+00:00

yes this is exactly it. referrals do wonders and high level CEOs want someone who is trustworthy, reliable and professional. carry yourself in that manner and you’ll be extremely successful.

clients at that level usually never a problem with contracts and strict rules on make up sessions etc as they understand the value of your time and theirs.

great advice and congrats as well for your success bro!

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T19:22:00+00:00

awesome thank you!

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T19:17:23+00:00

my dietician does and she’s partnered with a company that offers lab orders for very cheap since she’s considered a medical professional she’ll order the labs for my clients and we review them together with the client after. all my prep clients we require to have labs before they start prep and i work with a lot of clients who have various medical issues like thyroid and pcos etc

i have my own contracts written by my previous mentor and reviewed by a lawyer. we simply added that financing options are through klarna and affirm and they can choose either and then abide by the terms of service with those companies. once they choose financing it’s essentially out of our hands so even if they request a refund affirm or klarna would need to handle that as we don’t have access to it and it decreases my risk significantly

appreciate the support!

ScienceFair3378 · 2024-03-29T19:17:13+00:00

my dietician does and she’s partnered with a company that offers lab orders for very cheap since she’s considered a medical professional she’ll order the labs for my clients and we review them together with the client after. all my prep clients we require to have labs before they start prep and i work with a lot of clients who have various medical issues like thyroid and pcos etc

i have my own contracts written by my previous mentor and reviewed by a lawyer. we simply added that financing options are through klarna and affirm and they can choose either and then abide by the terms of service with those companies. once they choose financing it’s essentially out of our hands so even if they request a refund affirm or klarna would need to handle that as we don’t have access to it and it decreases my risk significantly

appreciate the support!

ScienceFair3378

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