FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am currently a Certified Personal Trainer with the NSCA. While this is "enough" for many professionals in this industry, I am always looking to expand my repertoire. I am currently studying for my NSCA-CSCS certification, as well as an ACE Group Fitness certification. I also attend conferences when I can to stay on the leading edge of training and fitness in general.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Weight training has given me a framework with which I have been able to structure my life around and has helped me make better decisions. Being fit and healthy is also a great motivator to succeed in other aspects of life - if you feel great about yourself, you may be more confident trying to ask for a raise, for instance. I want to help others experience that.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Trainers honestly want to see their clients succeed, so when clients duck out of a session or stop showing up, it is disappointing for us for more than just the loss of revenue, as we have also invested ourselves in the client, as they have invested themselves in the training.