Mistakes Personal Trainers Make | Personal Training Career Tips

[@abdullahmorad7117]

0:57 Trainers give up too soon 2:27 Misunderstanding the job 4:25 Want to train only a specific type of clients or train clients the way you train yourself 6:53 Trainers don't take time or put effort to become better communicators 9:08 Trainers unwilling to learn or refuse to have an open mind

[@TrainerRickFL]

I just watched this video. I've been an Independent Personal Trainer for 20 yrs, working in Scottsdale, AZ, Venice, CA and currently South Florida. This was a great video with valuable information. Even after 20 plus years as a self-employed trainer there is always areas to improve.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thank you! I really appreciate hearing that! There really always is room to improve. It sounds like you’ve been very successful so far. Keep up the good work!

[@adriansfreeworkouts6943]

Completely agree with the list. I am about to hit 5 years as a full time trainer, 1 year with my own studio during a pandemic. Customer service and being open to training anyone saved me.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Same here! Good customer service, being willing to train anyone, and learning along the way is what’s given me pretty much all of my success.

[@CoachSeansKitchen]

The "What I actually do" as a therapist is the most true thing ever!!! Found you on Reddit and loved the video. Definitely worth the sub!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@oscar61200]

Those certificates reviews would be amazing! Also any book reccomendations for self education and even self growth as a trainer/person!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I’ll definitely be doing them! I have at least 3 or so planned for somewhat soon!

[@wiktorkredzinski9444]

Awesome videos man. Keep it up! I will watch! Thx!

[@luffaydweeb5249]

Dude this is my favorite channel. I love you

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I love it! Thanks for letting us know! We love you too btw!

[@AmandaLastrina]

I love watching your videos. Hits the nail on the head every time..

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks for your support!

[@resilientbodies]

I’m a newly certified PT and found your video very helpful!! Thanks so much

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thank you! I’m glad to hear!

[@aaronbeaver3647]

I'm currently going through my certification right now. How has it been going for you through the first year or so?

[@nythennythen6672]

Hi how I can get certificate in personal trainer could you explain to me. Thank you 💖

[@marciaguy10899]

Toastmasters International is a great speaking club! I can’t wait to get back to it. Super helpful for developing not only planned speeches but also for communicating on the spot.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I’ve heard good things about toast masters! I had a client who did it for years. That’s cool that you’ve found it useful for communication skills!

[@nicholasspeciale4553]

Shared with one of my trainers, your content is great!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks man! I really appreciate that!

[@xCHICAGOTPx]

This was a great video. Definitely maintain another source of income starting out - start with one client and then build from there.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thank you! I appreciate that! I agree, start small and build up from there it really is the best way to make it happen

[@matthewacciani6726]

Jeff, absolutely awesome video (as usual). I'm a newly certified PT through NASM - though I first got certified as a MovNat Trainer (how I like to train MYSELF). It's been quite the ride already coming to terms with how my own preference in training is NOT what many people want or need. Thankfully, have a solid mentor in my employer at the gym, and videos like yours which present such a nuanced, realistic, and applicable approach. It was your video about imposter syndrome that hooked me...cause that's me, right now. Thanks for your hard work! (Oh, also - I know you get your fair share of "Review X Certification", but I guess I have to throw my own request in the ring. If you ever decide to review Oxygen Advantage...that would be great! I'm simultaneously really into some of the "alternative" options...and also deeply wary of some of the philosophical/ideological extras around the method itself, however efficacious).

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks for the kinds words and support! I’ll check out oxygen advantage! I haven’t heard of that one before!

[@FrankAboutFitness]

Thank you for this content, very helpful

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thank you! I’m glad that you’re finding it helpful!

[@Grettel.Groning]

Thank u so much learn every day something new here .

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

So glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@recardobrown]

Great vid as always. Thanks

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I appreciate that!

[@ruohaochen]

Thank you for being so generous!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Of course! Thanks for the support!

[@JD-hu3dg]

Nice job Jeff!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks JD!

[@alsuwaidi91]

thank you,, i want to learn body parts and each excercise is good for which part.. like glutes ,hamstring

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Getting better at anatomy is great for any trainer!

[@jopearlycpt]

Thank you for this video

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks for the support! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@ronvazirani9527]

This is the cruel truth tho. Someone's gotta do it. Nice video man

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks man!

[@resonance2841]

Can you make a video on how to make a unique plan for a client.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Hey Justin, the amount of planning that goes into that takes more than one video. If you watch the consultation video, assessment video and then follow the rest of the videos from there then you should be able to see how to make those unique plans for your clients.

[@resonance2841]

@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Okay, I will follow your advice. Thank you 🙏

[@jacquelinegargano7390]

I’m a new CPT, however I’ve been a LMT in Ct for 20years. I find the same is true for most of the CEUs for that. I do have a job with a physical therapist office at the moment and will be taken on as a CPT there. With regards to ceus I’ve been looking for a good transition rehab course. It’s for patients that have finished their Physical therapy but would like to continue improving on what ever that they’ve seen the pt for. Also, we have quite a bit of elderly that are looking to keep or improve their mobility. Don’t know of good ceus for these clients that won’t be a waste of money. I’ve found that some of the NASM courses seem rather redundant from the main course and a bit hesitant on purchasing any more from them.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I agree with all of this! Including the redundancy within continuing education courses. With your background you should be able to find success wherever you end up!

[@ilovemohinga]

Hi Jeff, i am a new subscriber of your channel and have found it very useful! I would like to ask if you could do a video on how Personal Trainers handle paperwork. I am a Group Fitness Instructor for 10 years already, but recently started to seriously consider working on starting personal training. I am ACE CPT certified, and I don't really have a mentor, but intend to implement it at my own group fitness studio. I am struggling now with the ridiculously overwhelming amount of legal paperwork that is required to get myself protected from unforeseen circumstances. If my PT comes to me asking me to sign so many ridiculous documents (contracts, liability waiver, assumption of risk, informed consent etc), I would definitely be very put off and intimidated. Could you advice how you handle such paperwork as a PT? Would appreciate your experience in doing so. Also, would appreciate if you could do a video on how different PT handle unforeseen circumstances or when things go wrong at work (e.g. injuries/accidents).

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Glad you find it helpful! With paperwork, when a client comes in/signs up, I just tell them we need to complete health history and liability waivers as part of the legal requirements. I let them know it won’t take too much time and that a lot of the questions may seem a bit repetitive but unfortunately it needs to be done.

[@DirterXaap]

I just love all your videos mate. Makes me feel like I'm not alone (as a personal trainer of course 🙂). I just wanted to ask you about getting the nutrition certificate . Is it worth it?

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thank you! I really appreciate hearing that! I think Precision Nutritions level one certification is worth it for most trainers. It’s really good for those who don’t have a ton of knowledge on nutrition but even for those who already know a lot, it’s still a good course.

[@DirterXaap]

@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation oh thank you actually been following them since 2 years but a lil expensive. NASM looks kinda affordable...wat u think bout that? 🙂

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

We’ve reviewed their CPT certification on this channel. Overall, it’s good. It’s the certification most likely to get you a job in the US as well. In other countries it’s not necessarily the most respected cert though, so it depends on where you live

[@prod.gerero]

I cannot thank you enough!!!!!!!!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@kinfolkthejumprope4042]

You mind making a video on the ISSA test?

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I may cover it at some point! The only reason I haven’t yet is because it’s open book. That said, I’ve had a few requests for it! Thanks for the support!

[@tmonce]

Got me at real f😂cking hard😂 Truth! I’m currently at a Planet Fitness to get more hands on experience not only with a variety of population issues but also having experience with all the different modalities and gym equipment. I do occasionally work out with clients in a group setting if they have been with me for a while. My core and HIIT type classes fill up the most but I’m preaching weight training and starting to build peoples confidence using free weights and cable machines. The biggest challenge is trying to cram a good beneficial workout in back to back half hour trainings as it doesn’t leave any time for clean up or planning. I’m loving it even though the hours are long (7 to 8 hrs a day). This is my retirement job. Currently working on my second certification. Planet Fitness does not do assessments so I try to squeeze them in.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

It sounds like you’re doing a great job given the circumstances! At some point you may want to beach out to a different location, but I’m sure you’ve already thought about that!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

It sounds like you’re doing a great job given the circumstances! At some point you may want to beach out to a different location, but I’m sure you’ve already thought about that!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

It sounds like you’re doing a great job given the circumstances! At some point you may want to beach out to a different location, but I’m sure you’ve already thought about that!

[@Amy-jv5rn]

Could you demo a typical assisted stretching cool down?

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I’ll certainly cover it at some point! For a cool down, generally I just have clients do core work for the last 3-8 mins of the session. This is still work, but it’s work where their HR is lowering gradually. I show the basic assisted stretching I do at the end of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnOac6eZbZaoqas

[@Amy-jv5rn]

Thank you!

[@thatosekgweng3394]

For personal development, won't customer reviews of your service be a plus? Having a questionnaire of some sort... Always, thanks for your sharing buddy! 👊👊

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Ya those can be useful! We use them in our business! Thanks I appreciate the support!

[@thatosekgweng3394]

Do you have a copy of a questionnaire in our favorite library of forms?

[@alexk.1822]

THANKS FOR TIHIS VALUABLE INFORMATION .iT WOULD BE LOVELY TO HAVE AN EPISODE ,HOW TO TRAIN WOMENS AND HOW HORMONES HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON WOMENS.THANK YOU

[@resonance2841]

Awesome 😎

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@tinamiliopoulos8086]

Hi Jeff! I would like to ask you about your training session..I know that they are 45 minutes long. In those 45 minutes is it a warm up workout and cool down?? How long is each session??

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

My sessions are 45 mins. They break down like this: Warmup: Dynamic moves for 3-5 mins Main Workout: 25-30 mins Cool down: Including core work then stretching 5-10 mins Total time: 45 mins

[@micahhinojosa1405]

What license do I need to open up personal training out of my house ? Business license that is.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

In the United States you don’t need a license. You should probably get an LLC to protect yourself. You’ll also probably want to see if it’s legal to train people in your house by checking with your towns zoning department but that could vary. Check out this video if you haven’t already it covers some of what you’re looking for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4GbdJd8bNCogJY

[@justbeastup2604]

Love your content, Please upgrade your camera though! enhance that handsome face lol pause

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Haha thanks man! We’ll upgrade the gear at some point soon!

[@zyadnawar8480]

My idol

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thank you! That’s really great to hear! We appreciate it!

[@choleniaevidence8321]

Can I please have a list of book recommendations for personal trainers

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Honestly, the only books that influenced my training style are ignite the fire by Jon Goodman and Movement by Gray Cook who is the creator of the FMS.

[@choleniaevidence8321]

@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation thank you so much

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[@vince7735]

Another huge mistake is going into PT for the wrong reasons : to pick up women/men. Professional boundaries should be maintained to be an effective and successful trainer.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

That is definitely not a good reason.

[@PaulRockey]

Who would pay a trainer when you can look up how to workout on the internet?

[@alisonsezonov1420]

Based on that, no one would pay anyone for anything lol

[@PaulRockey]

@@alisonsezonov1420 yes, that is correct. And I am sure that since the dawn of google and KZbin, there has been less money going around for private lessons for anything. You can learn so much by yourself now that you could not 20 years ago. The same was not true in previous generations. The internet lets everyone with a smartphone learn all the secrets to everything.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

You’re paying for accountability, and an experts opinion/plan. It’s pretty similar to hiring any other contractor or expert in a given field.

[@PaulRockey]

@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation you can get expert plans and opinions and common knowledge ONLINE, FOR FREE. And I always hear the “paying for accountability” reason. That’s baby-sitting. What adult on earth is rich enough to pay someone to babysit them, but still stupid enough not to do a google search?

[@alexa88195]

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