Thread: Bad PT's

yup, very unfortunate and difficult to witness!

unfortunately the personal training industry lacks any real structure, meaning you do not have to posses a state license. There needs to be some type of responsiblity put in place, PT's need to pass a state certified test or something along those lines so clients at least know that they went thru proper training and testing to be in the profession.

We had some really good, kowlegable PTs that worked in the gym, but the gym, World's Gym, and them had some falling out, adn they all went else where..and the poor newbies are stuck with....
Damn, I should go get my license...I can do better than the two PT's I saw the other night....

Originally posted by Burner02
Damn, I should go get my license...

that is the problem, you do not need a license.

wahoo! I can get a 3rd job then...

That is sad though....

The problem is not only with the industry, it is also on the clients and business' running the show. People will hire a trainer based on their looks. When I worked at Bally's (No laughing) I was never asked to see my credentials. Since Bally's does not require you to be certified, there were a few people there who didn't have the slightest idea how to train someone. Also, I know people who have the ACE certification that have no idea what they are doing, and this is considered a reputable certification. Personally, if I am going to pay someone $50+/hr, I am going to be damn usre they no what they are doing and are not just reciting me answers from a book.

Also, there is no requirement to keep up to date on things. Sure, some certs require you to take CEUs, but you can take a CEU on anything even remotely relevant to fitness and get credit. I think all this stuff needs to be centralized to one Private entity and PTs required to conform.

Originally posted by Dale Mabry
The problem is not only with the industry, it is also on the clients and business' running the show. People will hire a trainer based on their looks.

well, to an extint, the PT's body is their 'business card'.
I'll be honest, I'd be more willing to hire an PT that was fit and in-shape then one that was chunky.
I'd also be interviewing the PT....as in the case I stated, I do notthink the girl had nay clue what was going on, so she did not know what to do / ask...

Exactly, that is why it needs structure, some type of state license program to oversee it.

And all gyms and clubs need to be required to adhere to some type of state written rules stating that a PT must have a valid state license to work in their club, just like any other professional field, i.e. registered dietician.

Some gyms/clubs require certification but there are numerous certifications out there and no one is oveseeing them, and as you said it's just about money, if the club thinks you can bring it in that is all they really care about.

kind of off the topic, but on average how much does a PT make an hour?

I've worked in the fitness industry here in Oz for 19yrs !!! in that time i've built my reputation as one of the best female trainers around , i've spent $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on investing in qualifing myself to the highest credentails possible , and now run a very successful PT Fitness Studio.I am passionate about what I do and that truly shines thru in the results my clients achieve......I agree that those slacko,underqualified trainers suck suck suck !!!!get a life and make the business of PT professional !!!

Originally posted by oaktownboy
kind of off the topic, but on average how much does a PT make an hour?

Depends on location and whether or not they are self employed or work for a gym. For someone working on their own its around $35 or more per hr

I have a friend who charges $75/hr. He is in incredible shape, but I wouldn't let him potty train my dog for 35 cents an hour.

Originally posted by Var
Depends on location and whether or not they are self employed or work for a gym. For someone working on their own its around $35 or more per hr

the problem is having a fully booked schedule of clients so that you're pulling in $35/hour, 8 hours per day though.

Pro bodybuilders often do PT and charge rediculous amounts.

Originally posted by Prince
Exactly, that is why it needs structure, some type of state license program to oversee it.

And all gyms and clubs need to be required to adhere to some type of state written rules stating that a PT must have a valid state license to work in their club, just like any other professional field, i.e. registered dietician.

Some gyms/clubs require certification but there are numerous certifications out there and no one is oveseeing them, and as you said it's just about money, if the club thinks you can bring it in that is all they really care about.

I totally agree with this. As a trainer myself, I would love to see the industry regulated because there are a lot of bad trainers out there who are irresponsible and only out for the money, just like the clubs mostly are. There should be licenses because we can do just as much damage to someone as a physical therapist or chiropractor.

Any trainer who says he can train clients 8 hours a day (plus preparation) and stay properly focused on them all is a liar. I cap my days at 6 hours at the most because otherwise I'm like a zombie with my last 2-3 clients and that's not right if they are paying me to be there. Any more than 3 in a row without a break and I usually start to get unfocused. I make $40 an hour, but the head trainer at my place makes $75 - but he's an incredible trainer and really knows his stuff (he's my trainer as well).

As for the looks issue, I think all trainers should practice what they preach and be an example to others of what you can achieve through healthy exercise and diet.

As a trainer we offer choice in our facility from $55/single session to $53/10 pack $65/2 clients +1 trainer, or group sessions 3-5 clients etc etc depends on the individual goals of the client . We train lots of teams @$7.5 per player , our PT Studio offers heaps of choices that is suitable for most people .

Originally posted by MissOz
I've worked in the fitness industry here in Oz for 19yrs !!! in that time i've built my reputation as one of the best female trainers around , i've spent $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on investing in qualifing myself to the highest credentails possible , and now run a very successful PT Fitness Studio.I am passionate about what I do and that truly shines thru in the results my clients achieve......I agree that those slacko,underqualified trainers suck suck suck !!!!get a life and make the business of PT professional !!!

What are you talkin about woman You train people like Burner was talkin about in the first post