Go for it??

pittsburgh414 · 05-13-2009, 02:59 PM

Hi. I'm brand new to the site. I'm looking into getting my PT certification and wondering if I should go for it.

I have worked in the fitness world for about five years now. First just as a part time employee to help with day to day things and sales, and then the last three years I have done strictly sales for a high end wellness center.

I feel that I do have a lot of knowledge about just how a gym runs, the membes, etc. I work out everyday myself and compete in fitness/fitness model competitions.

So........now I'm really considering doing the training side.

Is this a bad time to get into the business with the economy? I know from my last job (where I was laid off) that membership sales are WAY down.

Or should I use this time to get the materials and study the PT info for an exam??? Just wanted some help/advice/opinions.

Thanks.

Aoife · 05-13-2009, 03:10 PM

Learning and expanding your knowledge and degrees/certifications/etc isn't ever really a bad thing. Is it worth the knowledge and time to you even if it ended up not panning out? (Like, you either decide not to do it or you don't manage to get anywhere trying, or you find you don't like it.)

kicka · 05-14-2009, 11:11 AM

Few things to consider... really rationally and objectively i mean..

1. how's competition of PT in your club/ in your area? u must have a great idea coz ur around all the time. observe and listen to their tone whether they are getting frustrated or fully booked

2. It's always great to get certified, coz honestly it didn't really cost that much, and just the knowledge by itself and the certification already worth the study time

3. know what you do best, where your strengths are. You good/bad in selling? have the patience to teach (donkeys, dreamers, arrogant + oblivious but rich people, lazy asses...etc).

it's all about how you perceive that opportunity (or a trap) of getting yourself into the pT industry. sit back, get a clear mind and bring out all the good and bad points before rushing to the answers. Your instinct sooner or later will guide you to the right way.