[S12: E1] Questions About Becoming A Personal Trainer: Is It For Me?
Description
Welcome to our four-part series answering questions about becoming a personal trainer.
This series is designed to answer all the key questions and concerns you might have if you’re considering a career in fitness.
Whether you’re contemplating a career change or looking to start fresh, we’ve got you covered.
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In this episode, we’ll provide an overview of the entire series and dive into whether a career as a personal trainer is right for you.
Series Breakdown
1. Episode 1: Is It For Me?
2. Episode 2: Exploring Career Paths
3. Episode 3: Choosing the Right Course
4. Episode 4: Taking Action with Confidence
The PT Stereotype
- Diverse Backgrounds: Trainers today are from all walks of life.
- Average Age: Most of our participants are around 44 years old.
- Career Changes: Many are on their second or third careers or returning after raising a family.
- Life Experience: Previous skills and experiences are valuable.
- Is the Fitness Industry For Me?
Questions Answered:
- Am I too old or unfit?
- Expected income?
- Job vs. business?
- Difficulty of qualification?
What Makes an Outstanding Personal Trainer?
- Key Traits:
- Enthusiasm and passion
- Transferable skills
- Desire to help others
- Experience and open-mindedness
Stay Tuned
Tomorrow, we’ll explore various career paths in the fitness industry. Check back for the next episode!
Feel free to leave comments and questions below.
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Read more about this on today's video and blog:
https://parallelcoaching.co.uk/becoming-a-personal-trainer-is-it-for-me-part-1-of-4
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Become a knowledgeable and confident Personal Trainer, with a clear strategy to get results with your clients every time.
This is the fitness industry’s GOLD standard qualification to kick start a career in health and fitness & start training clients 121 and in small groups.
Personal trainers use their expertise on a daily basis to get inside the heads of their clients, design training programs that deliver results, and support life-improving health, fitness, and nutrition changes in their clients’ lives.
Personal training is a results business and quite often, the results people achieve can be remarkable. If you feel that you have what it takes to help people to take control of their health, fitness, and well-being, then maybe it’s time for you to step up and join the ranks.
Find out more about becoming qualified as a level 3 PT:
https://courses.parallelcoaching.co.uk/products/level-3-master-personal-training-course
Dedicated to more
Hayley @ Parallel Coaching
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