Hire a MFP member as your personal trainer?

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  • MelMoly
    MelMoly Posts: 1,303 Member
    Bry kicks *kitten*! I pick her! I dream of her abs! :)
    For general toning and cutting: Bry. Shes got that down.
    For Lifts: Scott. LOOK AT HIS BUFFNESS IN AWE.
    For Running: Holly

    For "Alternative" exercises... ;)


    I :heart: this place so hard right now! I mean, I always did, but right now even more than ever! Thanks y'all! You have no idea how much I needed this today. :bigsmile:
    We love you right back! Your crunch workout is bad *kitten*!
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    yeah, I'd need a whole team.

    I'd probably ask stroutman to be in charge because he'd take it seriously.
    niner would work with him, because somebody needs to wear the spandex.
    abi blue for cardio.
    lockef cause he's so much fun, although he'd probably make me do a lot of burpees, or make me fall off something...hmm..
    ilovedeadlifts for his area of expertise and that pink tutu.
    chrisdavey to teach me jui-jitsu.
    fpacudan for wall climbing skills and tri-tip, Acg for abs, icecream and treats, PBJ with his peanut butter, and they'd need to be under the unicornman's supervision as he'd be in charge of pre and postworkout nutrition.
    musclebuilder because he's so level-headed and could keep everyone in line without having to smack anybody....

    I could keep going but I'll stop, too many to choose from. :smile:
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    Ninerbuff, Acg67, and chrisdavey all the way. Although, Acg and Chris might be my personal chefs too!
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Can I have a team?
  • BIG_Lew
    BIG_Lew Posts: 513 Member
    :bigsmile: Big_Lew
    Thxs luv
  • The_Saint
    The_Saint Posts: 358 Member
    Stroutman
    The_Saint
    PBJunky
    Acg
    Niner
    Sidesteal
    ilovedeadlifts
    joejccva71
    Scott613
    The_Saint
    Acg
    FPacudan
    _Ben
    Sidesteal
    ilovedeadlifts
    I have personally worked out with The_Saint and he knows his **** and has the capacity to make me sore for a week. Definitely Saint :)


    Thanks guys, I'm humbled to know that I am seen as someone who could be of a capacity to be a personal trainer.


    PBJunky
    Acg
    ninerbuff
    joejccva71

    and naturally
    adrenalinejunky34 - Because she makes me want to work harder.
  • Shanna_Inc86
    Shanna_Inc86 Posts: 781 Member
    Bry kicks *kitten*! I pick her! I dream of her abs! :)
    For general toning and cutting: Bry. Shes got that down.
    For Lifts: Scott. LOOK AT HIS BUFFNESS IN AWE.
    For Running: Holly

    For "Alternative" exercises... ;)


    I :heart: this place so hard right now! I mean, I always did, but right now even more than ever! Thanks y'all! You have no idea how much I needed this today. :bigsmile:
    We love you right back! Your crunch workout is bad *kitten*!

    DITTO!!!
  • nowornever78
    nowornever78 Posts: 25 Member
    If I could have Sidesteal as my Trainer and Acg as my personal chief, My fitness world would be complete :happy:
  • McBody
    McBody Posts: 1,703 Member
    McBody, she is seriously amazing and her work outs are intense!!

    Thanks :)
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    Would anyone be interested in a tab on this site with a list of trainers by state/region/zip code/whatever? That way, if anyone seriously wanted to hire a PT, they could reference the list for potentials. It could show certs, area of expretise, rates, etc. Wouldn't hurt to throw some business to our fellow MFPers.

    Of course, MFP wouldn't be liable for verifying the info - that would be on the consumer. I just got my PT cert, and I'd love to have some fellow MFPers as clients.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    Stroutman or Ninerbuff
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    Would anyone be interested in a tab on this site with a list of trainers by state/region/zip code/whatever? That way, if anyone seriously wanted to hire a PT, they could reference the list for potentials. It could show certs, area of expretise, rates, etc. Wouldn't hurt to throw some business to our fellow MFPers.

    Of course, MFP wouldn't be liable for verifying the info - that would be on the consumer. I just got my PT cert, and I'd love to have some fellow MFPers as clients.

    Love this idea. :smile:
  • _beachgirl_
    _beachgirl_ Posts: 3,865 Member
    I would like to have Shan and Julie as my personal trainers because their dedication, consistent huge burns, and accomplishments inspire me,

    _David_ also is an inspiration because of his determination, commitment and support, But he would probably push me harder than Shan and Julie and I'm a wuss.
  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,450 Member
    I would like to have Shan and Julie as my personal trainers because their dedication, consistent huge burns, and accomplishments inspire me,

    _David_ also is an inspiration because of his determination, commitment and support, But he would probably push me harder than Shan and Julie and I'm a wuss.

    woah!! Me Julie!? That seriously just made my day! :flowerforyou:
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    EMMALEIGH47!!!!!

    ^^^ aww I love you!!
  • _David_
    _David_ Posts: 476 Member
    I would like to have Shan and Julie as my personal trainers because their dedication, consistent huge burns, and accomplishments inspire me,

    _David_ also is an inspiration because of his determination, commitment and support, But he would probably push me harder than Shan and Julie and I'm a wuss.
    THANKS! I would definitely push ya!!!
    My vote is for Glen, I know he would work my *kitten* off!
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    Glenr79 - strength training
    Cirellim - strength training
    Dustin - help train for running a marathon
    And more

    I know this isn't asked but as for as my MFP nutritionist would be:

    Rachaelluvszripped
    Saruman_w

    My MFP Therapists lol:

    Stevll and Hoots
    Mr. NiceGuy
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    engineman. or Avalonis. neither of them know the meaning of the word "coddle".

    that said, neither of them would probably stick around long with my whiny self....

    I'd make sure you stuck it out.

    Thats what ball gags are for.

    Whoops, did I say that?

    Ooo... I think I just found my PT... Do you have whips too? :devil:

    Also ranjant. He's gone from totally unfit to ultra marathons, so he clearly knows what works. Plus he's not bad eye candy :wink:
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    My top pics:
    1ilovedeadlifts for sure! He has helped me with a ton. Awesome body! (And deadlifts are amazing :D)

    2Acg67 abs sure do explain it! SO much knowledge and resources :]

    3FPacudan - nice and genuine, with some crazy insanity burns!

    4Sidesteal - former skinny fat is hard to believe! Great transformation and so much help

    5joejccva71 - knows how to get a good workout in! And is absolutely hilarious

    I wouldn't know a damn thing if it wasn't for these fellas! :flowerforyou:
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    Steve (stroutman81)
    Azdak
    SHBoss/Banks
    Trainingwithtonya

    If your goals are more athletic than aesthetic that it the dream team right there.
  • ladylu11
    ladylu11 Posts: 631 Member
    gotta go with Big_Lew

    of course Bob Harper or Dolvett Quincy would be fine too
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    I'd like to train with a few of the guys on my friends list.

    sidesteal
    5joejccva17
    PBjunky
  • stroutman81
    stroutman81 Posts: 2,474 Member
    Thanks for the shout outs guys!
  • jetscreaminagain
    jetscreaminagain Posts: 1,130 Member
    I'm limiting myself to my friends list. I have great friends who have KICKED BUTT with their own goals.

    Bry comes to mind (how do you do that--stand up there in front of people in a bikini? Freakin bravest person ever! and HOT!).

    GuruMeditationError is super smart, with a great set up to work out at home. He's lost weight and now he's getting all bulked up and muscle-y. AND he gives of his time and patience on these boards to others even when it gets tedious. He rocks.

    Enginman is a new friend, but he is full of dedication and smart. It's pretty rad.

    But for a trainer I'd pick Steve Troutman. Because he is all the above (minus the bikini and heels) as well as actually being a trainer. He is smart, patient, looks good, and clearly has a great studio. I'd trust him on aggregate nutrition too. The thing is, my personal goals aren't the same as the people with all the success above Steve. I totally admire what they've accomplished, but it isn't totally my thing. I think Stroutman can train me for what *I* want to do, because he really is a professional, educated trainer.

    I'd want Contrarian, and Jorra and Candy on my team. Newer friends that I've just been thrilled I've added. Smart and kind and motivating. Godsp3n and Pffsass are ALWAYS positive, and I think I'm a person who needs folks like that around for when I get down.

    I might pick karincakes or celotx because they have found and are continuing to find success further down the road I want to get down. Plus, they're wonderful friends on my news feed.
  • Dawn_is_getting_healthy
    Dawn_is_getting_healthy Posts: 245
    Big_Lew obviously. LOL
    Thx u Joy, u always got my back :-)

    Dang! I don't know much about Big Lew, but from the profile photo, he's hired!!
  • stroutman81
    stroutman81 Posts: 2,474 Member
    I'm limiting myself to my friends list. I have great friends who have KICKED BUTT with their own goals.

    Bry comes to mind (how do you do that--stand up there in front of people in a bikini? Freakin bravest person ever! and HOT!).

    GuruMeditationError is super smart, with a great set up to work out at home. He's lost weight and now he's getting all bulked up and muscle-y. AND he gives of his time and patience on these boards to others even when it gets tedious. He rocks.

    Enginman is a new friend, but he is full of dedication and smart. It's pretty rad.

    But for a trainer I'd pick Steve Troutman. Because he is all the above (minus the bikini and heels) as well as actually being a trainer. He is smart, patient, looks good, and clearly has a great studio. I'd trust him on aggregate nutrition too. The thing is, my personal goals aren't the same as the people with all the success above Steve. I totally admire what they've accomplished, but it isn't totally my thing. I think Stroutman can train me for what *I* want to do, because he really is a professional, educated trainer.

    I'd want Contrarian, and Jorra and Candy on my team. Newer friends that I've just been thrilled I've added. Smart and kind and motivating. Godsp3n and Pffsass are ALWAYS positive, and I think I'm a person who needs folks like that around for when I get down.

    I might pick karincakes or celotx because they have found and are continuing to find success further down the road I want to get down. Plus, they're wonderful friends on my news feed.

    Well next time you're around my neck of the woods, feel free to let me know and I'll run through some things with you for free. That goes for anyone really. Not that I can cover everything in a simple meeting... but spending an hour or so in the gym can be quite enlightening.
  • StrengthIsBeautiful
    StrengthIsBeautiful Posts: 309 Member
    Would anyone be interested in a tab on this site with a list of trainers by state/region/zip code/whatever? That way, if anyone seriously wanted to hire a PT, they could reference the list for potentials. It could show certs, area of expretise, rates, etc. Wouldn't hurt to throw some business to our fellow MFPers.

    Of course, MFP wouldn't be liable for verifying the info - that would be on the consumer. I just got my PT cert, and I'd love to have some fellow MFPers as clients.

    lol... I think I'd know if PBJunky showed up....
  • stroutman81
    stroutman81 Posts: 2,474 Member
    Would anyone be interested in a tab on this site with a list of trainers by state/region/zip code/whatever? That way, if anyone seriously wanted to hire a PT, they could reference the list for potentials. It could show certs, area of expretise, rates, etc. Wouldn't hurt to throw some business to our fellow MFPers.

    Of course, MFP wouldn't be liable for verifying the info - that would be on the consumer. I just got my PT cert, and I'd love to have some fellow MFPers as clients.

    Which cert did you opt for and why did you select it?

    Also, are you working for a gym or do you own your own business?

    Just curious. :)
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    Would anyone be interested in a tab on this site with a list of trainers by state/region/zip code/whatever? That way, if anyone seriously wanted to hire a PT, they could reference the list for potentials. It could show certs, area of expretise, rates, etc. Wouldn't hurt to throw some business to our fellow MFPers.

    Of course, MFP wouldn't be liable for verifying the info - that would be on the consumer. I just got my PT cert, and I'd love to have some fellow MFPers as clients.

    Which cert did you opt for and why did you select it?

    Also, are you working for a gym or do you own your own business?

    Just curious. :)

    I used AFAA's weekend seminar. I know they're not the highest-rated out there, but they were one of the quickest, the price was right, and and they had a seminar in my area coming up within a few weeks. I just wanted to get some cert, ANY cert, at first, just to get my foot in the door, so to speak. I'd like to follow-up later with a more in-depth cert from one of the big guys, but this will do for now.

    I based my choice partly on which certs were accepted by the Air Force for work in their base gyms. They accept AFAA, among others, and I just interviewed for a part-time position at the local base gym. The pay sucks, but it's a start, and there's no high-pressure sales work, which I loathe. There are also a few openings at local gyms, but I hate the thought of having to sell "packages" to clients. I suck at that.

    Right now, I'm laid off from my previous career as an engineer, and the market in my area sucks, so I'm looking at a career change. I'm very interested in getting together with another trainer and starting a beach boot camp in my local area. I'm in Florida, so you can do it year-round, the overhead is low, and you can make some decent coin at it if you advertise right.
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Stroutman81 (Steve). No doubt about it.
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