Personal Trainers turning into???

[RobMoriRB]

Since I have been at good life, I have only met 3 PTs I respect. This is because they are the only ones who actually work out and compete in BB. I have been getting a vibe that most of the trainers at a Commercial gym are just there to make a quick buck.

[5kgLifter]

Originally Posted by RobMoriRB

Since I have been at good life, I have only met 3 PTs I respect. This is because they are the only ones who actually work out and compete in BB. I have been getting a vibe that most of the trainers at a Commercial gym are just there to make a quick buck.

You mean you want to be a personal trainer and wonder how to go about it or you're wondering what personal trainers are these days?


Gym trainers, IMO, are not personal trainers per se; we have a fitness centre here and they have trained staff who write up (or provide) program, dietary advice and the like but I certainly wouldn't consider their certification to be much above basic gym essential protocol etc and knowing what each machine does and such. Having seen their certification, it's just basic stuff; I probably know more than they do.

But, with personal trainers, you have to remember they may not all be out for bodybuilding, let's say Steve was a PT, his forte would be powerlifting, for example; find one that suits your goals, and that goes for everyone looking for a PT.

[RobMoriRB]

yeah, your right.......the problem I have is how these people work at a gym and do not lift

[5kgLifter]

Originally Posted by RobMoriRB

yeah, your right.......the problem I have is how these people work at a gym and do not lift

That's what they're like here, to my knowledge they don't lift but would love nothing more than for people to pay for routines and dietary info. I chose not to pay for either and just used the barbell