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Originally Posted by MusclePro
Hi
I'm 23 years old, been studying fitness related stuff since I was 18. I've been working out for six years and have decided I am interested and dedicated enough to make a career doing this.
Here's a few questions, I'm becoming certified through American Council on Exercise.
I plan on moving to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and working at one of their gyms. The salary isn't something I'm too worried about, as long as I can start at $10 per hour I'll be satisfied. Do you think that's too much to ask for just starting out? It's pretty much required before you can afford an apartment there is why I ask. The cheapest apartment I found was $650.
I plan on working for a gym, NOT freelance (if that's what it means).
Can you do that? Apply at a gym and them give you an hourly salary?
How do you know which gyms to look for?
Is work consistent? Meaning will you go six months without getting paid?
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Damn $650 is the cheapest? are you kidding me? Is Pigeon Forge the Beverly Hills of Tennessee?
How much you will start off making depends on your gym and duties. Many gyms will start you off working the floor or even the front desk which never pays well, but is usually a stable hourly salary. Tell them your predicament and they will let you know what to expect.
You should try to find a gym with disposable clients (Largest Corporate Gym in Area) which they can give you so you can be training and be making more per hour. Ask yourself, would you rather make $600 for 10 hours of work or $600 for 60 hours of work?
Do NOT get hired at a gym without visiting every single one and talking to managers and employees. Don't let a sour grapes shit gym cause you to lose your passion for the fitness industry.
Gather as much information as you can about the options you have and ask whether the gym has clients to give you. Some gyms give out personal training sessions with their memberships which is gold for up-and-coming trainers.
Keeping clients and getting new ones is easy compared to starting off with none so again, ask the gyms if they give out personal training with their memberships, trust me it will make your job a whole lot easier and profitable to start out.