Why I became a personal trainer
I enjoyed coaching my sons sports teams so I thought I could be a good trainer. I wanted do my part for the growing obesity problem even if its only getting one kid or adult to move more and get stronger and learn to live healthier.
My certification(s) and/or specialties
YMCA of USA and American College of Sports Medicine
How long I've been a personal trainer
About 6 years
What I did to get certified as a personal trainer
Working at a YMCA gets you into their training program. I picked the American College of Sports Medicine because they are considered the old standard. I study for about 1 year and took a 3 day workshop before I took my 150 question ACSM exam.
How I become 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 the more I wanted to learn.
Lessons learned
- Find your passion
- Pick something you enjoy doing
- Don't worry how it pays it will work itself out in the end
- Be compassionate and caring, about 1/3 of our population hasn't even been for much of a walk
- Be honest especially with yourself
- Try to practice what you preach
- Stick with it
- Keep learning, don't be afraid to try new things
- Don't be afraid to ask questions
- Keep listening, you'll be surprised what people have to say
