Personal Training in UK

[mark_newcastle]

hi guys im interested in earning some personal training qualifications, but im a little puzzled where to start!

basically wondering what companies people recommend and/or what qualifications (examining bodies, course tittles etc) i should ensure i obtain before paying out the cash!

also to anyone who has the qualifications, how is it developed your career etc.

cheers guys

[beuleux]

I did a course run by the ymca about 15 or so years ago, at the time it was "the" qualification to have as it was recognised by local councils and David Lloyd centres and the like. As long as it adheres to the NVQ etc guidlines I think any of the companies selling these certs will be ok, you may even find a course down at your local adult education centre. A friend who teaches at the local gym and one of her majesties insitutions tells me that legaly speaking you dont need any qualification in order to teach fitness as he has none. Incidently I have never worked in the fitness industry since doing the course infact I now work in IT... Good luck

[beuleux]

damn.. what happened there, anyone know how to delete threads

[perfectbeast2001]

LMAO that is the worst multiple post I ever saw LOL.

[Booz]

fvck thats sum double postin there............

[beuleux]

Thanks... to whoever deleted them for me, that was wierd, AR is haunted by the ghost of some long banned member

[nirish_mark20]

yeah go for YMCAfit using ICS home learning. or if you have 4000 quid, so a Premier global personal trainer qualification. thats what im saving for. oh yeah, and it takes 3 months, u get to REPS level 3, first aid, sports massage qualifications as well with that. its full time though, so u cnt work during it, lol

[mark_newcastle]

yeah go for YMCAfit using ICS home learning. or if you have 4000 quid, so a Premier global personal trainer qualification. thats what im saving for. oh yeah, and it takes 3 months, u get to REPS level 3, first aid, sports massage qualifications as well with that. its full time though, so u cnt work during it, lol

ah man lol!!


well atm i work permanent nightshift 10 - 8am and i cant afford to quit so i need to be able to do do a course where i can complete on weekends really (im off fri sat sun)

any suggestions mate?

[Timm1704]

i have just recieved a future fitness prospectus in the post mate. looks good, but the advanced personal trainer (GP referalls etc) is almost 4k. havent decided what to do yet