Interviewing for a Personal Training Position
Interviewing Once you’ve applied and been invited to interview, it’s time to impress! You can ask them how you should dress and if there will be a practical. Otherwise dress business casual and bring a change of clothes to workout. You can ask about staying after the interview to do a workout there and get […]
Preparing a Personal Trainer Resume and Cover Letter
List people you trained or mentors/teachers as references. If you have none, it’s time to start personal training friends and family to build experience. Offer them free 30 minute sessions, it’ll build your confidence and provide testimonials. When preparing your resume and cover letter, realize that skills you had in your past jobs do transfer over to […]
Finding an Ideal Personal Training Position
Where you begin personal training is often where you stay for awhile, so choose this place strategically and mindfully. There are many options for personal trainers seeking work. “Big box” gyms, private training studios and empty spaces looking for a renter are in no shortage. Use the steps below to help you initiate the hunt and […]
NFPT Trainer John Starts an in-home Gym
After the gym I worked at closed I took a job at a preschool as a maintenance man. I let my ISSA certs expire. I worked there for three years. I liked the kids but the job sucked. Besides it was a bad neighborhood and I worked half my shift at night. During the time […]
NFPT Trainer John Starts an in-home Gym
After the gym I worked at closed I took a job at a preschool as a maintenance man. I let my ISSA certs expire. I worked there for three years. I liked the kids but the job sucked. Besides it was a bad neighborhood and I worked half my shift at night. During the time […]
How To Get Hired At a Private Fitness Studio and Succeed
What does it take to be part of a personal training team like the one at TrainSmarter in Birmingham, AL? I talked with Susan Finley the owner to find out! Susan has been in the fitness industry for 28 years. She holds many certifications including ACE (PT), RTS (level one), NASM (corrective exercise), NCFI (corporate fitness) and […]
How to Get Hired at a University Fitness Center and Succeed
I received a forwarded email from Alexia Cervantes in regards to our UCSD Personal Training staff/program. I currently supervise our personal training staff and have done so for the past 20 years. I currently do have a 15 trainers on my staff that work in a variety of capacities both as personal trainers, wellness coaches, […]
How To Get Hired At a Private Fitness Studio and Succeed
What does it take to be part of a personal training team like the one at TrainSmarter in Birmingham, AL? I talked with Susan Finley the owner to find out! Susan has been in the fitness industry for 28 years. She holds many certifications including ACE (PT), RTS (level one), NASM (corrective exercise), NCFI (corporate fitness) and […]
How to Get Hired at a University Fitness Center and Succeed
I received a forwarded email from Alexia Cervantes in regards to our UCSD Personal Training staff/program. I currently supervise our personal training staff and have done so for the past 20 years. I currently do have a 15 trainers on my staff that work in a variety of capacities both as personal trainers, wellness coaches, […]
Personal Trainer Spotlight – Kelly Bianco
Kelly Bianco has been a high school teacher for 26 years and a NFPT personal trainer for the past 18 years. She has owned Bianco’s Fitness Center since 1998 and is very active in personal training and teaching group exercise classes. Her passion is both fitness and family. How long have you been certified with […]