5 Lessons every new personal trainer should learn!

[@sousoumaroc]

Well thank you so much!

[@michellesheridan1028]

Thank you! 👍🏼💪🏼

[@xiomarafuentes3253]

Thank you! I'm starting my own thing too. I'm doing the ISSA program online for personal training and also sports nutritionist. I'm working on trying to train friends and families to build my profile and gain practice for when I'm completely certified.

[@itsnosh8554]

Heyy! Me too I took the issa too How is everything so far!

[@Rupopulert]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@TrainRegardless]

Thanks alot, very helpful information

[@beastcrusher2110]

Good man, short and simple. Well said.

[@ebubekirbinici6031]

Being certified doesnt mean anything. I know plenty of “certified trainers” and they are clueless. Just bc someone can answer multiple choice questions and passes the tests doesnt mean they know what their doing.

[@francoisstrength]

As a person immersed in training who has recently done his certification I have to say I was apphauled at the quality of information, quite frankly I see now why trainers have no clue.

[@ebubekirbinici6031]

still doesnt give these stupid tests the right to pass people just bc they can asnwer some multiple choice questions. the worst part is the trainers dont know any better bc they dont even apply anyting they learned to their own workouts.

[@jimjuarez3495]

I've been working out for almost 35 years. I have competed in bodybuilding, and been a trainer, gym sales, serviced gym equipment, sold gym equipment ,worked at a nutrition store, and for some reason I still am intimidated by a 18 year old with a training certification.

[@trColt45]

@@jimjuarez3495 As someone who is about to turn 18 and is actively working towards experience and the cert; I would like to think it is due to the energy and the drive we have. Also I like the rep you got there keep up the hard work.

[@MyITRcom]

@@jimjuarez3495 Thanks for the best laugh all day bro.

[@ashleygarcia8312]

WOW thank you so much! making over 100,000 a year by training bootcamps is so efficient! Running my own gym is my ultimate goal. These tips are helpful.

[@a.d9267]

Hey dear, So what hapend with u ^^

[@BrianBloop]

Thank you so much! Just started at a gym and I'm pretty lost..but I'm gonna keep at it!

[@sweetdiablo777]

Great, thanks big boss!

[@cara-sgoma3345]

Hello Thank you for the info. I got certified with NASM 8/1/2017. Had a few interviews they want me to create a class to show the led PT of the gym...not sure what to do. Thanks Shirley

[@KWLDNR]

I'm in the process of doing my Ace Certification man. Appreciate all the information. I know it will help me in the future. Thanks

[@josecantero5233]

KalXthenics am considering it as well. I might begin the process in a few weeks. How was your experience if u don’t mind sharing ..?

[@fitnesslover5650]

Hi there! I just got my certification from Ace yesterday, wanted to know how you are doing in the field and if you can give any pointers. I appreciate it. Natalia

[@a.d9267]

@@fitnesslover5650 I think it's your turn now to tell us 😊.

[@amitsharma-yd3ri]

What we r study in ace fitness course. Please tell me . I want to do this.

[@if5069]

How's it going for you friend

[@mauriceb4348]

I appreciate this. I am very much an introvert but love training others. This video helps me understand that I have to get out the box of my comfort zone

[@stevemascarenhas3140]

Great video my man thank you

[@SpiritFitVices]

Great video! Very true everything here, I started by training my friends and family for free.

[@caseyrybacksniper]

Thanks. Sounded like a good video. Going for my NASM CPT, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and MMA Conditioning Specialist. I liked and subscribed to you.

[@XhopebringerX777]

Thanks for the tips been thinking about getting my personal trainer certification.

[@kailx631]

Thank u just jona

[@GymOwnerJon]

Thank YOU!

[@blueresonantmonkey3188]

That clap can bring about a storm my friend, Thunder Clap!!!!!! Great videos, you are one of the sharpest knives in the kitchen

[@concretecobyro4701]

As a trainer do you really keep track of what exercises you do with your clients on a daily basis?

[@gregharris6133]

Thanks a lot this really helped me!

[@44godson]

Whats the big difference in a military fitness instructors than civilian trainers?

[@thomasbrett5045]

I'd just like to say I agree with every statement & point you made I saw your video and thought lets have a listen and hear what his got to say and it's just as it should be and you come across very modest & understanding of the situation people will be facing and are facing. Top makes man real guy. Also like how you kept its sweet and short and to the point.

[@guillermomaldonado4453]

Great advices man. Thanks.

[@ggmu8549]

Been listening to you on my headphones and every clap gave me a heart attack. Thanks man.

[@yusrarehman5466]

😂😂😂

[@raofurqan-ul-haq916]

Hello! I am doing certification to become a PT. I want to help people out there to keep themselves fit, as most of the people are prone to many dangerous diseases due to sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet. But I don't know where to start... Can you please help me finding a way to help them? Cause it's really difficult to reach person to person individually. Thanks!

[@JUSTINOELDRAGÓN157]

This is great thank you! Im in the process of getting a job and career as PT. . Since 13 till now (27) I've done muay thai & other martial arts. .ive learned alot of one on one work with many different people of ages, and sizes. After two interviews im on my last interview this week and its pretty much a "practical". Role play..obv going through goal planning, a workout and selling myself or the service..any tips or insight on how I should approach this! Ive done "general" fitness over the years, through what I learned in combat training, but working at a facility or starting off in the industry is a whole different wave!!..I hope this isnt to much!! Thanks again!

[@tyrondrichardson1258]

Thanks for sharing

[@Mrmightycat]

Thank you for everything. Please don't stop making videos, big help to us all

[@keniqueanderson5409]

I just became nasm certified and tbh idk what my next step is. I was an athlete in school and workout a lot but have never trained anyone. I've applied at a couple big box gyms but without the experience I'm having a hard time getting employed 😔. Any advice on the next step i should take?

[@osamajafarsalama1405]

Seriously you’re very awesome first time watching your videos. I like your style! Keep it up.

[@smithnatalie4803]

thanks keep up the videos they really are helpful for me...would you have any advice on females making a success in the industry? I'm slowly getting clients in a big box gym.....

[@smithnatalie4803]

How to sell personal training awesome thanks!

[@owenduck]

Thank was good man, very helpful.

[@Devonlewis537]

I’m glad to have come across this. I’m just now trying to pursue a Certificate but I want more than Just a license. I want that experience

[@JonStossel]

Dude, it's been over a month, I was worried you left KZbin. Thanks for the video man, I always listen to your Wednesday video every week when I'm driving home from work. I train for almost 12 hours straight every Wednesday and it's usually a good mental boost after a long day of training people to listen to the good, realistic, and often inspiring info you present. Were you just doing a temporary break, or are you done with the weekly uploads?

[@JonStossel]

How to sell personal training To be honest, I'm not. Wednesday is by far my busiest day of the week, but it's not like I have anywhere near that many sessions every day. I also still work for someone else, and the large majority of my sessions are still 1-on-1, so I'm not making a lot of money. I don't feel like I'm mentally or organizationally ready to go out on my own yet, but I'm always striving to improve and want to get there eventually.

[@JonStossel]

I actually took a bit to think over my response to this. I am entertaining the idea of going solo, it's my ultimate goal. I know that unless I go solo, my earnings cap as a trainer working at a gym isn't that high. I also work at 2 different gyms, one is a big box and the other is a small private place that only does one-on-one sessions and bootcamps. Right now though, I'm trying to buildup a steady client base, my base right now is inconsistent at best. it's taking a lot of time and work. I'd hope my clients like me, otherwise I would wonder why they would train with me.

[@dylanopel]

Thank you so much for this, it’s really helping me out a lot!

[@lynn4464]

Do you think it is possible to simultaneously continue college, get certified, and work? I want to get certified ASAP but am scared I won’t be able to balance it well with school. I am a hard worker but I just know it’s a lot.

[@Hypeman10]

Hey Jonathon. I tried to log into my the report fit to do my dollars to dumbbell course but when I did, I couldn't find any of the videos, courses etc. Is there a button I'm not seeing?

[@eltontaaibos2748]

Hey my man I'm about to go solo without a gym and do it in my big back yard but i dont have the personal training certificate but i had about 13 years of fitness experience and nutritions and so on . How do i start and do what i love but at sametime makes a living out of it and help people?..

[@eltontaaibos2748]

@@GymOwnerJon how do mean by that?

[@healthdirect5457]

Great video, thanks.

[@cherienichols6449]

This was a good video, it was short and informative!

[@journeyinto40k62]

Great video mate. I am just about to start my studies so all in all I found this video very helpful.

[@bensyme9252]

Thanks mate as a young starting personal trainer I find this information and insight really important

[@Vyysnia]

Im 15, i started doing fitness from 8 years old with calistenics, when i got 12 i started bodybuilding and learning allot about the science behind bodybuilding, when now i train 17 people for free while being 15, but im bad in school so if i will get no diploma certification deos that mean i cant be a personal trainer?

[@teamrgvbodybuilding1772]

You can still be a trainer, but try getting your high school graduation at least. If you're training 17 people right now RECORD THEIR PROGRESS. Take before and after pics. I would suggest monthly progress pictures for your records. I made the mistake of doing so much for free for the first 2 years of my personal training, thinking I would get referrals from the people that made awesome transformations, but a lot of those referrals never contacted me and either went somewhere else or just weren't really serious about starting. So basically at this point I have no referrals and only a handful of people who I have progress documented from. If you have 17 people to have progress pics from in your client portfolio, you might he able to skip working at a commercial gym and go straight to being an independent trainer

[@Vyysnia]

@@teamrgvbodybuilding1772 im not training them in a comercianal gym, the country where i live it has slavic tipe apartmens, and those houses have like basements, and there i have gym

[@teamrgvbodybuilding1772]

@@Vyysnia yeah, that's what I'm saying, if you already have 17 clients without even working at a commercial gym, I think you have that as an advantage. Keep it up, man!

[@Vyysnia]

@@teamrgvbodybuilding1772 thanks for the believing

[@BigThapelo]

How tall are you?

[@quincymarquis-brown5803]

Hey so I’m just a teen graduating out of high school and I have a reall passion for fitness, I see it and my friends see it and just don’t know how to go about it, but having it turn out as a career would be nice, so could anyone help on how I should get started and should I start the dumbbells to dollars course.

[@quincymarquis-brown5803]

I’m 18✨

[@matthewjenkinson8693]

Liking this video because it was short & sharp

[@KassandraG]

How much Do you think I can charge for a group training in a garage? /

[@KassandraG]

$150 or $200 A Month for 3 clases a week

[@KassandraG]

How to sell personal training yes I do. I'm working at Lafitness right now. But in a couple months I want to start by my own.

[@livingthatinspiredlife]

KassandraG do it for free and build an audience... People buy from you, because they trust you...

[@raven123xox]

my volume was turned all the way up when i started this video so i started panicking when i heard the clap lol

[@jamiebaker2235]

Real Gems bro appreciate it!

[@ashleyorr9966]

Don't slap anybody!!! LOL! I love you. Thanks for the awesome content. I totally agree with everything you've said here!

[@yohangarcia01]

Thank you for making this video, very helpful

[@christianwhite1.0]

This is very helpful

[@ZachwithChrist]

Great video! and I enjoyed how short it was and to the point def subscribed and liked the video! keep up the great work

[@mrcompensation365]

thanks

[@harryjack3110]

Hey Jonathan im just getting into a personal training course over in the uk and just wanted some advice on differemt directions to go to , once im qualified as im totally aware of how it all works, with gyms etc and the cuts that they can take, and that its much better for me to work on my own, but would you say it is initially better to start of in the gym just to start the client base or do you think i could do so without that....??? and just market myself well??

[@3rdsidetriangle]

im in the process of getting certified, but what i hear from people and you as well is having work experience is always a must. back in the day before i even contemplated of becoming a CTP i would train friends (but that was 7yrs ago) i feel like i should get my feet wet again for my own career benefit. besides training friends/family what other options would you recommend. I just moved to a new state where i no a total of one person, my significant other lol.

[@jenniliberty4287]

Again thanks for another helpful video. I had a question over, the only other trainer at my gym is leaving and so now they are passing his clients onto me. He charges less than me ($25/session) I charge ($35/session) . Should I keep his rate with them or stand my ground on my price?

[@jenniliberty4287]

How to sell personal training thank you!

[@nottabeast2961]

Bro great video! Im starting my journey in becoming a personal trainer! Loved your tips and your personality

[@thaonguyen6744]

I believe I want to become a personal trainer! When I get to college what should I be studying?

[@xXFRAVELXx]

Very good information from an obvious professional. Subscribed.

[@louiebruh7213]

For an aspiring PT with no certification what books or resources do you recommend for maximum knowledge?

[@danielcalma2138]

Just start doing research online and go from there bro. Google questions that you have and sift through the links for credible sources such ss peer reviewed articles and whatnot. I did that for a couple years before getting my certification and when i was studying the program there were where it would say something in the textbook and I would just say to myself "well I'm never using THAT in the field". And i was able to say that because I just did so juch research on my own and applied it to mine and my friends' workouts that I know what worked and what didn't. I mean, my knowledge is still immensely lacking as I've only been doing this for 2 1/2 years in depth, but you learn a lot fast when you constantly want to know more. So I'd say start there

[@devinthado0od]

Hey Jonathan, I love all of your content and I am trying to purchase the dumbbells to dollars course on your website but it only allows me to add 2 quantities of the program into my cart! If there was an email address or a phone number listed on your site to get in contact with someone for help I would really appreciate that so I can get started on the course! Site is very glitchy unfortunately.

[@tonybransford2069]

Step by step more detailed video of how you have succeeded so far

[@SIHIAIDIY]

Thanks for all of the great information as always. I have a question, Jonathan. How do you bridge the line between giving helpful information without giving away too much? I always find myself wanting to help people very thoroughly, almost to a fault. So much so, that it gets to the point that you give up so much information that the clients may not need you anymore. On a personal level this can be rewarding, but from a business aspect it may not be optimal. What's your stance on this?

[@SIHIAIDIY]

Referring more towards once you have a client. I know that in your Dumbbells to Dollars course you talk about using that first week as an opportunity to sell yourself and show your value to the client, so it would be hard to cover everything in a week.

[@lukeashworthbeefsandbabesg8738]

I've hit the subscribe button

[@juliobecerra4346]

What are the fundamentals that a real educated and helpfully knowledgeable trainer need to know to help others (clients) become a better version of themselves. Without having to lie or beat around the barbell in then loosing a client? 🤘Thumbs up #loveyurchannel #straightforward #informativenobs

[@antoinewashington1534]

Do you have a Twitter?

[@yohangarcia01]

Oh I forgot, what CEU do you recommend after earning your CPT. Thanks

[@JonStossel]

Yoan Valdes His own dumbbells to dollars course. It's good, cheap, and counts as CEU's for many different certifications. I have it and it's great practical knowledge if you're ever interested in doing group training of any sort (you should be).

[@yohangarcia01]

Jon_Reps Guitar thank you so much

[@rajkumarsuman2503]

Here any job for ACE certified trainer in US. I'm frm india

[@dkkoover]

That clap at the start made me think I just got sucker-punched.

[@dkkoover]

@@GymOwnerJon Absolutely, thanks for the video!

[@antonisk.3093]

The moment you said you keep your videos well below 10 mins means that you don’t care about getting the money, you just care about spreading this fitness information in a simple way, you earned my sub

[@shanegood5993]

You seem like a solid guy!

[@myreneumayam6357]

sana dadiy

[@sheheerofficial4350]

You look like rooney coleman

[@rubyredd1180]

why do all personal trainers be ashy..lol anywho thank you for the tips..you rock

[@cody4916]

I see so many bad trainers at my gym.

[@avvie24]

@Bruce Wayne 1700 cals lol! I'm 5 foot 4 and 120 pounds and I eat around 1800 😂 you would starve!

[@alvinomar6]

your wall is messy as hell.

[@williampittman6703]

Asshole.

[@CorpseDaddy]

question I had a gym related injury last year on my foot I can no longer walk right and definitely can't run could this ruin my chance to be a good personal trainer?

[@CorpseDaddy]

Thanks man i appreciate the advice

[@temperedfangs1486]

Thank you friend. This was very helpful

[@Kuzin329]

Thanks for the video. It's really helpful