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Often enough I get asked “How did you become a personal trainer!?”
For me there is no heart felt story 
. I grew up always being an athlete and when I went to college I wanted to take classes that I knew would be enjoyable and fun. So I went to college and got a degree in Exercise Science & Biology. I also received a minor in Health Sciences and Business Administration! So I actually took the looong route to become a personal trainer.
There are other ways to become a personal trainer and they will not take as long as I did either. First you have to decide which program or company you would like to go through to take the classes and get certified. If you plan on working in a fitness facility you should consult with them first to see what companies they will/will not accept for certifications.
Most of the programs that are available require you to take classes, seminars, or to some type of “homework” so you know how to apply the material that you will be tested on.
When you become a personal trainer you will be responsible for creating meal plans, workouts, and overseeing the safety of your clients while you are working with them in the gym. The challenge lies in making the meal plans and workouts catered to each individual client. One workout/meal plan you give one client may not work as well for another client. So you have to be able to notice when something is/is not working for your client. (And clients if you are reading this make sure to let your trainer know if something is not working for you!!! We can not always read your mind or body language!)
For those who want to dedicate their time to helping others improve their lives, becoming a personal trainer is a great job. In most cases you can create your own work schedule and take on as many clients as you want! You can choose to teach fitness classes or just have a few clients a day/week. As with any job it does have its downs and ups, but overall I LOVE being a personal trainer and helping people work hard to reach their physical goals.
There are many companies out there that can help you become a personal trainer. Be A Better You Training is a great option for those who want to use an online resource to become a personal trainer. This training program is very affordable and they use the latest training methods and equipment ensuring you get the most up to date information during your training. They have tutors who are also personal trainers who can help you if you need it, and they have 5 star customer services access to ensure that your questions and needs are met!
So if you are looking to start a career that will be flexible, allows you to help people reach their goals, and allows you the chance to be a positive advocate for the fitness profession you should look into becoming a personal trainer!
Discover The Benefits Of A Qualified Personal Trainer
Losing weight is not just about dieting and being fit is not just about taking up an exercise routine or two. To achieve both requires an actual lifestyle change, one that ultimately overcomes the busy life you lead that hinders successful attempts at your health and fitness. Such transformation is rarely done alone, but almost always with the help of a personal trainer. Many people can discover the benefits of using personal trainers, and here are just four of those.
Unwavering Motivation
Most people who want to lose the extra pounds and look ripped have a pattern: solid commitment in the first quarter of the year and a progressive dip in inspiration later in the year. New Year’s resolutions that have to do with health and fitness do not always see completion because people tend to lose motivation as demands at work and complacency get in the way.
A personal trainer motivates in several ways. One, you get a training programme that not only addresses your needs but that you will also enjoy. Two, you follow a schedule and can train at your home or outdoors. Three, you get positive affirmations that help you push yourself further. And lastly, you pay for the training so you will most likely be motivated to make the most of your money. Essentially, there are a lot of boot camps around that focus on hardcore training and a personal trainer would be like having your own boot camp.
Access to Health and Fitness Knowledge
With all of the new diets and fitness routines being introduced, it may be hard to keep up. And you might not always recognise which ones are right for you. Qualified personal trainers have deep knowledge about nutrition, exercises, and how the human body works to help you accomplish your goals.
Bespoke Training Programme
What are your fitness objectives? The right personal trainer does not just enable you to achieve your goals but also points out possible areas for improvement. By putting you through a fitness evaluation, your trainer will be able to design the right training programme that will truly transform your life for the better.
A Better Lifestyle
Walking or cycling to work everyday. Engaging in a new adventure sport. Trying out different kinds of training boot camp. A personal trainer can help you introduce fitness activities into your daily life. This means that you do not have to work out at the gym or at your home, or even with your trainer. By having the solid motivation and a customised training programme, you can use your time better and discover the exhilaration of a fit and healthy lifestyle.
In every person’s journey towards conquering fat and loosing weight, everything has to be in perfect balance. With the help of an expert, you can achieve more than what you’ve imagined you could. And you would be grateful that you have invested in hiring a coach or personal trainer once you start seeing the wonderful results and the remarkable change in your life.
About the Author: Chelsea Sawyer is a nurse and a certified health coach who has been helping many people in changing their behaviors to keep them focused on achieving their health and fitness goals. She has great passion for writing; hence her hobbies include writing and sharing helpful techniques on topics like losing weight, achieving a healthy lifestyle through physical activities; and living healthy through proper diet and way of eating. She recommend http://www.iloveweightloss.co.uk/ as a great resource to seek help from a personal trainer for healthy living and weight loss.
When meeting new people and clients, people always ask me “What is your fitness Story?”
For me…there is no exciting story. But I do indeed have some somewhat of fitness story.
Growing up I was always “thin” and athletic. I have always been active in sports and I always had a pretty regular workout routine. I always had a “flat stomach” and thick thighs. I played varsity sports in high school, I played club basketball in college, and now I am a Fitness Junkie who trains to compete in NPC/IFBB Bikini Competitions. Before I started to dedicate myself to training and eating clean I considered myself to be “Skinny Fat”. I heard another girl use this term as someone who is skinny but is not actually skinny. They may have some extra belly fat or small love handles. And that is exactly what I had. A pudgy belly and love handles that I learned to mask with the right kind of clothing.
My REAL journey started almost 2 years ago! Right around the time I started this blog and when I was getting ready to start modeling.
I use to have the WORST habit of consistently being in the gym for several months, and as soon as winter time came around I got lazy and just slacked off for a month or so. I was always around 155-160 pounds. 2010 is the year that I started to get stressed from school/graduating, working several jobs, and everything else life decided to throw at me. At this time I think I weighed around 165-167 pounds. I am 5’10 so this is not “obese” by any means BUT my body fat percent was VERY high compared to what I was use too. It was getting higher, more than it ever has been. I had began to develop a small “pudgy” belly, my thighs rubbed together, and my jeans were fitting WAY too tight. I just did not like what I saw when I looked at myself in the mirror. I could see the belly I had grown sticking out in my shirt, I could see the small love handles I had also grown, cellulite that was developing on my thighs was becoming more and more noticeable, and I was just noticing all of the other things that had developed on my body that I was NOT happy with.
That is when I decided to make a LONG LASTING change. I wanted to be healthier…I wanted to be more fit…I wanted to work hard CONSISTENTLY to achieve the body I always wanted.
I have a degree in exercise science and a minor in health science. So I had/have a good idea of the kind of workouts that I need to do to get into shape. The problem was, when I wanted to start my hardcore fitness routine it was January 2012 and I had not worked out since October 2011! So yes, I was OUT of shape!
In January 2012, the first thing I started with was Insanity. I had several friends who had tried it and gotten good results so I decided to give it a try. It was a GREAT workout plan for me to get started on. I actually have Insanity to thank for the start of my clean eating! I did Insanity TWICE (yes two whole cycles). I was VERY consistent and stayed with the scheduled program and suggested diet. After completing Insanity for the second time I was FINALLY in shape to start the kind of cardio I wanted and needed to do! So it was at that point I started to create my own fitness plans and I started to work out again at the gym. By this time is was July of 2012.
I wanted to train to stay in shape, but to be honest I am a competitor. I wanted AND needed to train towards a goal. I was already slimming down and starting to look more lean and muscular. But I wanted to kick it up a notch It was at that time I was lucky enough to meet a few gals who were into competing for NPC/IFBB bikini and figure contest. After speaking with them and doing more research I found that it was a PERFECT match for me. I can pick and choose when I compete and there are always competitions that I can train to compete in. Competing would allow me the opportunity to work towards my own goal AND if I got good at it I could possibly travel and compete in other states!
I started officially training for my first Bikini competition mid July of 2012. I had my first competition planned for October of 2012 Halloween weekend. I did great and placed in the top 5 (I got 4th place) in both classes that I competed in. It was an amazing experience and I knew that I wanted to compete again sometime in 2013. I had my second bikini competition mid March of 2013. I only entered into one class because it was a bigger competition (and slightly more expensive). I did not place in the top 5 at that competition BUT that was OK! I knew that I still needed to do some more work in the gym and that is why I am currently training to compete in another competition in June 2013.
Here is a visual timeline of how I looked:
Freshman year Spring Break: March 2005 (weight around 155 pounds)
March 2008
2010 – 2011 was the year of me getting the heaviest I have ever been.
This was noticeable when my jeans (and summer shorts) were tight, my belly sticking out, and weighed the most I had ever weighed at 167 pounds (this was in late 2011)
March 2010
August 2011
January of 2012 is when I started committed to be fit. (weighed around 160)
April 2012 Miami Vacation
My 1st NPC Bikini Competition October 2012 (weighed around 150)
So there you have it! I was never “obese” but I was NOT happy with the way I looked. I set a date and I set a goal and I stuck to it. I created this blog to provide health and fitness knowledge and advice to people. I was a recent college graduate and I wanted to be able to use the degree I had worked so hard to earn to help other people . Needless to say, creating this blog helped me more than I ever imagined. It allowed me the opportunity to practice what I was sharing with those who read my blog. This blog (and the followers) helped to keep me accountable for my health and fitness actions. The motivation, health tips, recipes, and other information I shared on this blog I used in my own health and fitness journey.
And the best past is that my training has only just begun!
I have been consistent with my training and healthy eating for over a year now. I have become a personal training, being a fitness and health coach, and recently started my own health/fitness business. I hope to continue to learn and grow. I hope to help and coach those who seek to start their own health and fitness journeys.
I want to help motivate and educate people on ways to improve their lifestyle. So many people want to live healthier but they just need the help from someone (possibly me) sometimes to help hold them accountable and to help motivate them on those days that they need it! I would love to just be able to help educate them on the importance of staying away from unhealthy habits. I want to guide and lead them as well as teach them proper health and fitness habits so one day they will be able to hopefully inspire and motivate someone else to start making positive lifestyles changes.
My overall goal is to inspire people so they will want to be better. I want to inspire someone to stop making excuses as to why they can not workout or why they need that candy bar everyday at lunch. I want to teach them how to listen to their body and how to appreciate all aspects of their body. I want them to grow not just on the outside but on the inside as well. Starting a health and fitness journey is more than just getting physically healthy. You have to also learn to love the person you are and to love the body you are given.
