Finally getting around to it

banks1850

I have been threatening to earn my certificate in Personal training for a very long time. I am finally getting around too it. It's funny, I have the ACE Personal trainer manual and I'm reading through it, and besides all the bone and joint names, I am surprised at how much I already know. I'm very proud of myself. LOL!
So I'll let you guys know (for anyone who really cares) in a couple of months how it turns out. It's a very big manual so it may take me a while (between work, runs, and baseball) to get through it and do the intern time with the trainer. At least that part will be ok, My wife is best friends with the owner of a gym so I can go train with a trainer any time I want.

banks1850

I have been threatening to earn my certificate in Personal training for a very long time. I am finally getting around too it. It's funny, I have the ACE Personal trainer manual and I'm reading through it, and besides all the bone and joint names, I am surprised at how much I already know. I'm very proud of myself. LOL!
So I'll let you guys know (for anyone who really cares) in a couple of months how it turns out. It's a very big manual so it may take me a while (between work, runs, and baseball) to get through it and do the intern time with the trainer. At least that part will be ok, My wife is best friends with the owner of a gym so I can go train with a trainer any time I want.

jackeh

That is exciting banks.... !!! will you give us MFPers a discount on your services??? LOL


Jackie

alf1163

CONGRATS!!!! ACE is a great certification to have Good luck!! I know you can pass the test and earn your certificate!!! :flowerforyou: Will you then be your wife's personal trainer?? :laugh:

SoupNazi

Woo Hoo! Congrats Banks!:happy:

Go for it!

banks1850

Thanks guys.

Jackeh, I'll NEVER charge for stuff on here, mark my words. I'm doing it more for me then anything. I have a very good job, and not trying to change professions, I just want to be able to say "I did it!" for me.

alf, yeah, I checked around before going ACE, it's the most widely recognized set of certs and it's what the gym owner said I absolutely had to have if I was going to do it right. And as to training my wife, oh God no. That would be a disaster, we are both strong willed and stubborn, in fact I asked her permission to take the test because she originally wanted to do it, before her back issue, and I didn't want to usurp her "thing". And anyway, her friend (the owner) is VERY good, and I doubt I would be able to tell her anything that Lori couldn't.

FYI, I REALLY want to get the ACE nutrition cert, but you need a trainer cert first, so that is what I'm doing. It'll be expensive, but money we have, time on the other hand...

laurenk182004

That's so cool! Good for u

shkaki

hey banks! congrats on going for the cert thats awesome!!! i know that you said that you weren't looking to change professions..but just as a heads up, even though ACE is the most widely known certification, a lot of reputible places won't hire you as a trainer unless you have a NASM or an ACSM cert. Or a bachelors degree in a health related field. I guess that can be a heads up for anyone who's thinking about being a trainer. (also for anyone thinking about doing it, i would also suggest business classes, because if you're a trainer, you're marketing and selling yourself as a service, and that can be the toughest thing for YOU to sell!!)

good luck with your test, its tough but i'm sure you'll be fine!!

Healthier_Me

Yeah baby!

I have a peronal trainer now... right Mitsa?
Ya make housecalls?:huh:

banks1850

hey banks! congrats on going for the cert thats awesome!!! i know that you said that you weren't looking to change professions..but just as a heads up, even though ACE is the most widely known certification, a lot of reputible places won't hire you as a trainer unless you have a NASM or an ACSM cert. Or a bachelors degree in a health related field. I guess that can be a heads up for anyone who's thinking about being a trainer. (also for anyone thinking about doing it, i would also suggest business classes, because if you're a trainer, you're marketing and selling yourself as a service, and that can be the toughest thing for YOU to sell!!)

good luck with your test, its tough but i'm sure you'll be fine!!

Good to know. I'm not really concerned about being hired, but I suppose if I ever do want to I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

banks1850

Yeah baby!

I have a peronal trainer now... right Mitsa?
Ya make housecalls?:huh:

For you Jo? ... I guess.

But I'll charge 1 hour of playtime with that puppy of yours!

p90x_Dude

Go for it, I'm planning on getting certified as well I've got a long list of achievements set for the next several years of course if the Lord tarries.

- Certification as Neurology Specialist
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Trainer
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (probably manual therapy)

So you can see daddy has some work to do, my halo 3 time is going to suffer big time!!!
Congrats!!!

jamerz3294

banks; awesome bro! I know that you can do it, and it is always great to have these kinds of goals. I totally when someone decides to make a career of service to other people, as opposed to a job just to grab $$!

p90x_Dude; "...of course if the Lord tarries." We have saying... If you want to make God laugh, tell him you have plans! But great for you too bro!

Wow, our MFP family is certainly motivating peopel to reach beyond themselves and into new areas of helping out our fellow humans, that's awesome!

tashjs21

That is awesome Banks!

CrystalBella

So Banks, I'll be by for my training session then the camp out in your new backyard! lol

banks1850

So Banks, I'll be by for my training session then the camp out in your new backyard! lol

Go for it. my only fee will be watching the dog. LOL! and zack will stay right by your side as long as you have a dog cookie handy.

Healthier_Me

Yeah baby!

I have a peronal trainer now... right Mitsa?
Ya make housecalls?:huh:

For you Jo? ... I guess.

But I'll charge 1 hour of playtime with that puppy of yours!

oh with my PUPPY.. not ies:ohwell:

banks1850

Yeah baby!

I have a peronal trainer now... right Mitsa?
Ya make housecalls?:huh:

For you Jo? ... I guess.

But I'll charge 1 hour of playtime with that puppy of yours!

oh with my PUPPY.. not ies:ohwell:

LOL. So bad!

jamdblake4

becoming a certifided Personal training has changed my life and I only use it for a part time job, but it's really all about the free gym membership plus helping others, I have 3 women that just went under 200 lbs and to think I had something to do with make me feel great. You can do it, it will change your out look on fitness.

lina1131

That's awesome!

Healthier_Me

Yeah baby!

I have a peronal trainer now... right Mitsa?
Ya make housecalls?:huh:

For you Jo? ... I guess.

But I'll charge 1 hour of playtime with that puppy of yours!

oh with my PUPPY.. not ies:ohwell:

LOL. So bad!

:blushing: :laugh:

banks1850

Yeah baby!

I have a peronal trainer now... right Mitsa?
Ya make housecalls?:huh:

For you Jo? ... I guess.

But I'll charge 1 hour of playtime with that puppy of yours!

oh with my PUPPY.. not ies:ohwell:

LOL. So bad!

:blushing: :laugh:

But I mean, if you're offering...:devil:
What guy wouldn't turn down an offer like that? Not me I tell you.

jamerz3294

Hey! We got thi into the gutter by the end of page 1... wooo hooo!! :laugh: :devil:

Healthier_Me

Yeah baby!

I have a peronal trainer now... right Mitsa?
Ya make housecalls?:huh:

For you Jo? ... I guess.

But I'll charge 1 hour of playtime with that puppy of yours!

oh with my PUPPY.. not ies:ohwell:

LOL. So bad!

:blushing: :laugh:

But I mean, if you're offering...:devil:
What guy wouldn't turn down an offer like that? Not me I tell you.

Up for grabs!..*bwahahahahaa*:devil:

Be nice Mista!

2day4ever

That is so great, Banks!!!! I think the cert will be a super accomplishment and I'm so glad you already feel validated for all that you do know!!!! I love that you are going to keep going and plan to get the nutrition piece, too!!!! AWESOME!!!!!

However, what I want to know is WHEN are going to add one more thing??? I saw some of your posts time-stamped for 3 or 4 in the morning???? Do you sleep??? Is there a section on relaxation in the ACE literature??? LOL!

Good luck to you. Keep us posted! YOu've got a huge cheering section on here.

banks1850

LOL, this is GMT so that's actually around midnight or so. We are 3 hours behind

metco89

I think that is great. I have a long long way to go b4 i could even think of anything of that magnitude. For today i just want to do the 1 mile walk and swimming. I am on day three of MFP and it is helping. I finally got up off my butt last night and did some exercise and I am gonna gradually increase a little everyday. Wishing u great success in your training:happy:

kimber607

Hi Banks

Good Luck and keep us posted....
Something I may consider when my kids get older.....I have A LOT to learn though

Kim