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04-11-2004, 10:48 AM #1New Member
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What do I need to do to get a job in a gym?
I love to work out and I love to help others. What do I need to do to get a job in a gym/fitness center? Do i need certifications, cpr???
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Ryan
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04-11-2004, 11:14 AM #2Anabolic Member
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theres numerous certifications u can get,u should research them,..it doesnt hurt to be big or fit either ,,appearances r always a factor imo,,,
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04-11-2004, 12:24 PM #3
it shouldnt take much. at my old gym half the guys they hired there didnt even work out. but diff gyms have diff standards
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04-12-2004, 07:23 AM #4
Like he said, depends on the gym. I'm a personal trainer, and have worked in a couple of gyms. Some plays, like ballys (that suck), will hire anybody off the street as long as they know what a bicep curl is. Other places will require a training certification. (NASM.. the best, or CSCS, ACES, IDEA etc.) This is only if you wanna work as a trainer. If you want a desk job of some sort, then all you need is usually cpr cert. Thats all bro.
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04-12-2004, 09:37 AM #5New Member
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Ok... Thank for your help guys.
Off the topic but can some explain to me what a 4 or 5 day split is in working out terms... Ive seen it talked about on this site but dont really know what It means..
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Ryan
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04-12-2004, 01:09 PM #6Originally Posted by StangGT
Day 1 Chest
Day 2 Back
Day 3 Arms
Day 4 Delts
Day 5 Legs
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04-12-2004, 01:28 PM #7
Dude, the easiest way is to find a small gym where you can get friendly with the owner. Then bada bing you start working it in to your conversation and your in.....
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04-12-2004, 01:34 PM #8
Check the NSCA website for when their next PT certification is in your neck of the woods. If you are a NSCA certified personal trainer and look respectable, you can get a job at any gym.
Even though the NSCA is the most bass-akwards, itiotic training organization known to man. You wont be able to teach anyone anything helpfull, but at least you will have a job.
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04-12-2004, 01:42 PM #9Anabolic Member
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me personally
i won't hire anyone who isn't nsca or nasm certified anymore as far as certs go. i try to hire ex athletes who have these certs or exercise science or exercise physiology degrees. i came in and fired anyone who hasn't kept current w/ increasing their knowledge base. ceu's are a ****ign $$ scam for the most part, but i will ask trainers, "what were the last 3 books you have read related to this industry on your own". we serve a very well off community here and i expect them to be able to receive outstanding education and training while they are here.
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04-12-2004, 01:46 PM #10Anabolic Member
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i'm w/ you on that to a degree
Originally Posted by inheritmylife
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04-12-2004, 02:18 PM #11
yea golds gym will hire ur grandmother. i think u should look like u lift if ur going to work there.
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04-12-2004, 02:23 PM #12New Member
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I look like I work out, but Im far from ripped... Working on it though. Ive also read alot about fitness in the last year.
I guess Ill put in an application at ballys total fitness. Im guessing that would be an ok summer job.
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04-12-2004, 02:36 PM #13Anabolic Member
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i think this is a common misconception and what gives this industry a bad name
Originally Posted by StangGT
image can sell sessions, but reputation and results keep clients. i could throw an elementary case study at you right now for someone with fibromyalgia who recently was released from PT after suffering a lacerated kidney and fractured L-4.what do you do w/ them "Mr. I Look Good in a Tank Top"?
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04-12-2004, 06:25 PM #14New Member
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I think you got the wrong Idea from what I said. I was thinking more along working behind the desk, spotting, cleaning, stuff along those lines. I never once said anything about being a personal trainer... I know Im not qualified to do that, but I did want to know what it takes to be qualified.
thanks for your input
Originally Posted by partyboynyc
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04-13-2004, 08:53 AM #15Anabolic Member
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for like a front desk job
Originally Posted by StangGT
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04-13-2004, 11:06 AM #16Originally Posted by partyboynycStrength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, THAT IS STRENGTH
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04-13-2004, 12:43 PM #17Originally Posted by StangGT
well thats totally different.......i mean anyone can clean a toliet or swipe a floorStrength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, THAT IS STRENGTH
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04-14-2004, 01:12 AM #18New Member
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Is ACSM a good cert to get?
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