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Reader Stories: How I Became a Personal Trainer

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Updated October 07, 2009

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Did you become a personal trainer? If you've found success as a personal trainer, now is your chance to share your story and help others do the same. Tell us how you became a certified personal trainer.

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How Paul Became a Personal Trainer

I was a stay at home dad looking for a part time job while my two boys were in school. I found the best place to work for me was at my local YMCA. after getting my first training the more I learned t…More

I Became a Personal Trainer at 58 Years Old

I got my degree, put a resume and portfolio together and went to see what was out there. The pay wasn't great, but the rewards were plentiful. At present, I'm back to looking, but I've found that old…More

How Kathy Became a Personal Trainer

I have my own business, Body Transformation by KJ, which is a weight loss, eating behavior management and fitness coaching practice. I offer beginner and intermediate strength and balance training pr…More

How Julie Became a Personal Trainer

Initially I was helping friends with their workouts while I was doing my workout at the gym. One day a friend asked if I could train her. Then a second friend saw that my first friend got results and…More

How Rob Became a Personal Trainer

I am promoting a step-by-step approach to changing your life and living a healthy lifestyle. I am a management consultant and I am promoting health and wellness through the workplace. This approach i…More

How Mary Became a Personal Trainer

I worked at one gym for about 6 months. I had a difficult time getting clients because I was insecure about "selling"myself . I left because I didn't feel like the company took care of the machines a…More

How David Robinson Became a Personal Trainer

I visited various clubs locally in person which lead to an independent contractor position, which also lead to a temp staff position with the Mass. Police Cadet Training Program. When the position wa…More

How Paige Became a Personal Trainer

After getting certified, I got a job at a 24 Hour Fitness. I kept my office job and trained part-time at night, doing new member orientations and getting clients whenever I could. I did that for a fe…More

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