Personal Trainers

**katie64** · 05-26-2003, 03:31 PM

I am curious where you received your training and education, and if you actually went to school for this or took online courses, also what did you learn that you find to be most important in training and educating your clients? Thanks

**Malachor** · 05-26-2003, 03:45 PM

I bet they found out a lot about what they know by just totally loving the sport and the idea of fitness. Most of them probably learned on their own a great deal of what they know or had some very knowledgable training partners.

**Fit Freak** · 05-26-2003, 04:50 PM

I took a course through Can-Fit-Pro...here in Canada....but as was mentionned I didn't get much out of it other than a piece of paper...I've learned most things on my own or from other trainers and fitness enthusiasts...best approach is to self-educate and try things out on yourself.

**P-funk** · 05-26-2003, 05:17 PM

I agree with ff, the best way to learn is self-educate and try things out on yourself. I have a certicifacation from NASM, for whatever that is worth. Also the gym that I work for in Manhattan gives us free college level courses in kineseology, anatomy and biomechanics so that is pretty cool as weel. But most of the stuff I know I learned on my own, just reading and talking to people. You can know all the anatomy and exercise science in the world but if you can't explian it in a logical way to a client then it is pretty much worthless. I do want to go back to college and get my degree in nutritional science though.

**Prince** · 05-26-2003, 08:38 PM

I am not a personal trainer by profession (well, I was for a short time many years ago)....but...

In college I took courses in anatomy & physiology, biology, kineaseolgy, diet & nutrition, drugs, I am a certifed trainer thru the ISSA, I have read numerous books, hundreds of articles, I have written articles, I have around 16 years of personal bodybuilding experience, and I have been active on this board for over two years, and I was a medical specialist in the US Army.

is that enough?

oh, and for the past seven years I have worked in Information Technology, go figure!

**katie64** · 05-27-2003, 07:23 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate this, purpose being..........I am very interested in this at all levels, where I live, PT's are limited and nutritionist even less, and no BBing gyms at all, the Y but that is basic overall training, just researching............Thanks again...

**david** · 05-27-2003, 02:11 PM

1994-1996 ACE Certified

2002- Through LA Fitness <====== Yikes!

**katie64** · 05-27-2003, 06:25 PM

I really thought there were alot more PT's amoung the IM members...............thanks for sharing everyone...........

**david** · 05-27-2003, 11:40 PM

There is but I think they may have missed the thread, Katie.

Jenny
J'bo
DP
w8
Gopro

and I think quite a few more!

**I Are Baboon** · 05-28-2003, 06:54 AM

MtnBikerChk (my wife) is a Certified Fitness Trainer through ISSA. The only education she recieved was through the ISSA self-teaching program. She has read a bunch of books on her own, but the ISSA material was the only "formal" training she received.

**katie64** · 05-28-2003, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by david
There is but I think they may have missed the thread, Katie.

Jenny
J'bo
DP
w8
Gopro

and I think quite a few more!

Maybe, I'll ask them personally......thanks David

Thanks IAB

**katie64** · 05-28-2003, 07:23 AM

MtnBikerChk's your wife, how'd I miss that.............that's great

**I Are Baboon** · 05-28-2003, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by katie64
MtnBikerChk's your wife, how'd I miss that.............that's great

Well, you probably wouldn't know unless you've been here a while. She's not around here as much as she used to be.

**katie64** · 05-28-2003, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Well, you probably wouldn't know unless you've been here a while. She's not around here as much as she used to be.

I love her tips of the day

**david** · 05-28-2003, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
MtnBikerChk (my wife) is a Certified Fitness Trainer through ISSA. The only education she recieved was through the ISSA self-teaching program. She has read a bunch of books on her own, but the ISSA material was the only "formal" training she received.

I didn't know that?!?!

Does she train people at Powerhouse?

BTW, how is my favorite curly red headed gal been doing? The PT lady! Forgot her name already!

**MtnBikerChk** · 05-28-2003, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by katie64
I love her tips of the day

Glad you like them. It's tough to find new ones lately.

The most education I've gotten really is from here. I (used to) ask a lot of questions. Lots and Lots.

And like IAB said, I've read a lot too. And I've helped my mom - that's the best learning experience - DOING IT!

**MtnBikerChk** · 05-28-2003, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by david
I didn't know that?!?!

Does she train people at Powerhouse?

BTW, how is my favorite curly red headed gal been doing? The PT lady! Forgot her name already!

YOU KNEW THAT!

No, Powerhouse doesn't know about me.

Curly red head?

**I Are Baboon** · 05-28-2003, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk

Curly red head?

David trains in the early evening when it's ASS BUSY, so we've probably never seen this curly redhead girl he's talking about. (Personally, I think he's been reading too many Charlie Brown comics).

**david** · 05-28-2003, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
YOU KNEW THAT!

No, Powerhouse doesn't know about me.

Curly red head?

It's almost been a year MBC!!! I forget a lot of things

but never Vito's Pizzeria! (Wethersfield)

**david** · 05-28-2003, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
David trains in the early evening when it's ASS BUSY, so we've probably never seen this curly redhead girl he's talking about. (Personally, I think he's been reading too many Charlie Brown comics).

No, when I stayed up there, I trained at 8 am and 4:00 pm

She was the lady that has her before and after pics up near the ladies bathroom. I think she weighed a whoppin' 160-or 180 and now she's like 105 and very sexy!

Charlie Brown?

**MtnBikerChk** · 05-28-2003, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by david
It's almost been a year MBC!!! I forget a lot of things

but never Vito's Pizzeria! (Wethersfield)

Ming Palace before Vito's.

**Prince** · 05-28-2003, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by katie64
I really thought there were alot more PT's amoung the IM members...............thanks for sharing everyone...........

maybe they just did not respond.

certified that I know of:
Prince
gopro
w8lifter
Fit Freak
MtnBikerChk
david

I am sure there are more...

**katie64** · 05-28-2003, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by Prince
maybe they just did not respond.

certified that I know of:
Prince
gopro
w8lifter
Fit Freak
MtnBikerChk
david

I am sure there are more...

Thanks Prince

**I Are Baboon** · 05-28-2003, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by Prince
maybe they just did not respond.

I am sure there are more...

Nikegurl (the European one

)

**katie64** · 05-28-2003, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
Glad you like them. It's tough to find new ones lately.

The most education I've gotten really is from here. I (used to) ask a lot of questions. Lots and Lots.

And like IAB said, I've read a lot too. And I've helped my mom - that's the best learning experience - DOING IT!

Thanks MtnBikerChk, yea, there's tons of info here, I've learned so much and am still.............thanks again everyone

**david** · 05-28-2003, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
Ming Palace before Vito's.

hmmmnnn... I do like Ming Palace but nothing beats the great Italian Chicago style PIE!!

**gopro** · 05-28-2003, 04:39 PM

ISSA
NAHF
-medical exer-specialist
-cardiovascular instructor
-personal trainer
-advanced medical terminology
-advanced nutrition
-science of plyometrics
ACE FRESTYLE TRAINING
CP STRENGTH COACHING THEORY
ICS SCHOOL OF FITNESS AND NUTRITION
PAUL CHEK
-swiss ball training
-advanced abdominal training

College coursework in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biology, physiological psychology...

17 years training, 14 years competing, 12 years personal training, 10 years contest prep/posing coach, moderator on 3 sites, published bodybuilding writer, etc.

With all of the formal learning above, the best education has been EXPERIENCE...NO DOUBT. What I have learned on my own through massive amounts of observation, trouble shooting, and experimentation has taught me more than anything else.

**Prince** · 05-28-2003, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by gopro
With all of the formal learning above, the best education has been EXPERIENCE...NO DOUBT. What I have learned on my own through massive amounts of observation, trouble shooting, and experimentation has taught me more than anything else.

I would say for me it's about 50/50 between education and experience.

They are both equally important in any field IMO.

**katie64** · 05-28-2003, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by gopro
ISSA
NAHF
-medical exer-specialist
-cardiovascular instructor
-personal trainer
-advanced medical terminology
-advanced nutrition
-science of plyometrics
ACE FRESTYLE TRAINING
CP STRENGTH COACHING THEORY
ICS SCHOOL OF FITNESS AND NUTRITION
PAUL CHEK
-swiss ball training
-advanced abdominal training

College coursework in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biology, physiological psychology...

17 years training, 14 years competing, 12 years personal training, 10 years contest prep/posing coach, moderator on 3 sites, published bodybuilding writer, etc.

With all of the formal learning above, the best education has been EXPERIENCE...NO DOUBT. What I have learned on my own through massive amounts of observation, trouble shooting, and experimentation has taught me more than anything else.

WOW, impressive...............we need you here in ME on the island (free food & housing), LOL

..........Really Gopro, that's great......Thanks

**katie64** · 05-28-2003, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by Prince
I would say for me it's about 50/50 between education and experience.

They are both equally important in any field IMO.

I agree............to have everything in one book is less time consuming for educational learning...........but definitely personal experience speaks for itself..............

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