Being a Personal Trainer | Pros, Cons and Why I Love My Job 

Hello. If I wanted to be a personal trainer, would it take me a lot of study, time or what? I want your advice distracted my thinking

Dani Barker yes... Rip to my ears both times you have put music on there haha. Great video though, thanks for sharing 😃

I know lol I wan't the best at editing videos when I made this one! This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people!

Absolutely! As a coach you always need to be studying to stay up to date with the most recent science so that you can help your clients as much as possible. This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

Can I ask, Have you stopped making videos and why?

exactly same! going for a cert this year!

We love to hear it! Good luck with everything!

How’s it been

@@Oj_thetrainer after four years of training, I’ll say in my opinion being a trainer is an amazing side job to do simultaneously with a full time job, but to do it full time can be inconsistent. January is always busy and full schedules and June it gets cut in half.

It's Jordan Innit sounds great! I’ll check it out 💪

Thanks Jordan! This is a super old video haha and I wouldn't say it was one of my best by a long shot but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

@@DaniBarker Thanks Dani :)

Thanks so much Christiano! This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

That's amazing! Don't be nervous haha I'm sure you'll be fine!

How are you getting on Christian? If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

Are you still a personal trainer?

Thanks Kadeem! That's incredible! If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

Bro is salary enough to live a good life ?

Thanks Craig! This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

ThirstForEverything thank you for spotting that! That's a glitch on my end, apologies. I can see now in my editing program what I did by accident and will make sure it doesn't happen again!

Thanks! If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

I'm glad this was helpful for you! How is it going so far?

thanks Sam!

Thanks Hayden! This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

+The BlackCrow that's awesome! Welcome to the channel and hope you like what you see! If there's anything you'd like me to talk about or help with let me know :-)

Dani Barker Will do. Cheers!

Amazing! How is it going? If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

True! There's pros and cons to every business model and method!

Awesome! Hope it goes well for you!

Dani Barker Thanks Dani

Glad this was helpful! Even though you haven't started working as a PT, you never know :) how's it been for you training during lockdown?

Hi Abz how are you? If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

Glad this was helpful! Apologies for my terrible video editing back then haha but I keep it on my page just in case it helps one more person :)

Hi Jay! Thank you! I say go for it! If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

@John Besser Truth! There's absolutely no reason why you can't start now! If you set yourself up the right way then you will see success for sure. If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

I say go for it! There's absolutely no reason why you can't start now! If you set yourself up the right way then you will see success for sure. If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

mike titmuss it is so hard! I left the gym group last summer and haven't looked back! At the moment I'm working alongside my coaching partner in a private gym but trying to rebuild myself as a freelance photographer and videographer. Keep working and you'll get to where you want to be! Good luck :)

Haha thanks tevin! This is a super old video lol but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

That's awesome Sean! A lot of people I know trained with premiere so definitely check them out! Once you're qualified I also highly highly highly recommend that you check out starting online coaching because working hours as an in-person PT will really limit your potential client numbers and how much you earn. If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

Hi,wat do you mean by level 2 and 3? I want to get NASM

@@klajdikaca1991 so the courses are Level 2 and Level 3 personal training. I've enrolled with Premier Global and starting my course on the 22nd of this month.

@@seanonthespectrum8724So it doesnt have to do with NASM?Premiere global ,i have to do search for it,,thnx

@@klajdikaca1991 it is nasm as well. I'll find the link for you mate 👍🏻

No worries at all Richard that's what I'm here for! if you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

So I can get more clients and I am always up for the challenge and I am very passionate about it and will let nobody take away my happiness for the fitness world

That's the one!

The best thing I can recommend is talking to as many personal trainers as possible - ask them about their experience so far and make sure that it's what you want to do yourself :)

Thanks haha!

Thanks! If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

Thanks!

Glad this was helpful for you! Yeah this video is super old now haha! Good luck with everything :) Sounds exciting!

Hi there! I think it would be great for you to get qualified as a personal trainer! Once you've got your certificates and insurance you can start coaching as your main career or a side-hustle that you can enjoy whilst earning money. The course is quite science based but my exam was multiple choice answers, coursework including creating session plans and then practical sessions where you lead a session. I think you can do this if you're passionate and hard working!

I'm based in Manchester, UK

It's been terrible here! I'm not a personal trainer anymore but I still train myself 5 times per week - we've barely had access to gyms now for nearly a whole year :(

Best of luck to you too! Nowadays you can find me at instagram.com/danibarker_media - come say hi!

Thank you!

Thank you Max! That's so exciting! So I stopped coaching fitness just over a year ago but it allowed me to progress in to what I'm doing now - I help coaches in the health and fitness industry use social media efficiently and effectively to build their business. If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

Thanks Simon! This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people!

Hey Donald! I'd say the first steps are getting your qualifications and insurance and then finding a gym that you'd like to work from. This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

Thanks! This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

Thanks Felipe! This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

Hey! In the UK you need a level 2 and level 3 certificate which you can study for at home or on a course with a teacher - however I really do disagree with looking for the "quickest" way to become qualified in anything because the most important thing you'll need is experience. I see too many so-called coaches who have a certificate they studied for in like 6 weeks but really still have no idea what they're doing or why they're doing it - it's dangerous! Hope that helps though!

Thank you! And that's awesome! Have you got qualified yet?

@@DaniBarker not yet..im luking for organization..it would be great if u tell me with which one i should go for...i actually am from canada

+Roxanne Sullivan hey haha! Welcome :) just a different way for me to share my story and be creative. Hope you like it! x

Dani Barker loved it! I hope your business is on the up . Your a very educated , knowledgable female who will be an awesome pt xx

Thanks I appreciate it!

Hi Casey! That's a great questions! Keep trying new things and challenges - consistency with workouts helps you track their progress but including some variety within each session is great too. Find a balance that works for you and your client! If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

Hey thank you! I'm studying for a degree in biomedical sciences

Glad you enjoyed it

This is a super old video haha so no, my editing was not dope ass. It made me look like a dope ass but I know it still helps some people!

Hey Samuel! I'd say that building an online coaching business is the best way to go in 2020 and beyond because it means you can work with your clients no matter where you are in the world. This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

Thank you! Make sure you check out my most recent videos too!

Haha this is a super old video but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

Hey Daniel, how are you? I was definitely nervous when I started haha but I learned to love it! It helps if you can teach a class you enjoy as well so for example I taught all the circuit classes but I didn't teach boxercise. Being enthusiastic and helpful during your classes and your shifts on the gym floor is so important, but being active on social media is the best way to reach people nowadays. You can message me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media and I can share more tips with you there :)

Hi! I've just finished my second year on a biomedical sciences degree - I'd say that having biology to a high school / undergrad level would definitely help but going to college specifically for personal training isn't necessary. Depending on your situation you can study for your certificate part time at home or on weekend courses - you can still earn from a regular job until you're confident that you can turn training into something full time. Hope that helps!

Dani Barker alright thanks for the help!

@@ethanr9822 most of these certs are a joke...if you do it online...you can get someone to do test for you......online stuff is scam i actually had to go to class it was really fun.....everyday is interesting........

Check out Kinesiology

Thanks I appreciate it!

Thanks for watching!

Tips for picking up clients that is :)

Cool! Just spend as much time there as possible - train there yourself and get to know people 👍 clients want to work with coaches they know and trust

That's actually great advice, thank you

+Ryan Crabtree hey Ryan :) so what I mean is that I have clients who I train remotely via an online platform: we meet via Skype each week and I send their training and nutrition plans in spreadsheet format making changes as needed. I joined The Gym Group after applying for a personal trainer position they advertised online - they required my certificates and proof of insurance. I can only speak for my branch of The Gym Group but there were different classes with different focuses (eg. Abs blast, circuits, body conditioning...) and staying within the class name and 30 minute time limit the trainers could design the session how they like. Any more questions I'm happy to help any time!

I don't unfortunately but I know it is a similar kind of company to work in. Some trainers do shifts in lieu of rent and some pay the rent so they don't have to do shifts. Puregym is very popular with newly qualified coaches so is a good place to start I think!

Yes! You are likely to shadow another coach on shift so that you can lead classes together to start with

I try my best!

I know lol I wan't the best at editing videos when I made this one! This is a super old video haha but I know it still helps some people! If you need any more help then you can find me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

Thanks!

Hey! So I got my level 2 and level 3 personal trainer qualifications and my insurance and then applied to a few different gyms in my city - I only coach 3 sessions a week in a private studio now but I still really enjoy it!

Hey, is it worth it in terms of paying rent in the private studio vs getting your money for doing 3 sessions a week? :)

I'm also really curious about this👆

@@roberttreherne5505 it depends on your client base! If you haven't got any clients yet then paying rent can be risky! If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

@@AC-iw5mv it depends on your client base! If you haven't got any clients yet then paying rent can be risky! If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

No way! That sounds like a terrible environment to work in - have you found somewhere better since then?

Hi! You won't be able to get qualified for free unfortunately - take a look at some different companies and find one that has the best payment plan option for you

Thanks!

+James Auterson PT thank you! Means a lot :)

Hi Garvin! Thank you! How are you doing at the moment? If you'd like me to go in to more detail about this or have any more questions about fitness coaching or social media though send me a DM on Instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media 😊😊 I'd love to help!

No I don't! I actually have those 3 kanji characters tattooed on my back!

Hiya! Unfortunately I'm not a personal trainer anymore - the best thing for you to do is go to The Gym Group's website to look at their latest application policies

Thanks! Funnily enough I'm not actually a personal trainer anymore though hahaha

Awesome! Most people do level 2 and then level 3 - and then I just recommend getting as much experience training people as possible. It's hard when you're already working full time but when you're qualified just leading a session or a class here or there will keep your skills fresh

@@DaniBarker awesome thanks Dani your a star, I want to change a different career path, I enjoy the workouts, I wasn't when I was younger, I started training Dec 2015 I was 25 half stone and was going through depression, I train and ear well not only I felt happy but also mentally I was feeling in control of my demons, I drop to 16st half stones, I challenge my self to 3 wolf runs, and 2 boxing events which my second one it's next weekend I'm now 19st but slowly turning muscle, I want to help people train on physical and also mental side of things and motivate as much as I can, try to make a difference

@@johnfoster7904 wat is lvl 2 and 3 pls?I want to get a cert like NASM

Heya paula! Unfortunately no I don't - I left in August 2017! Can I help you still? You can message me on instagram instagram.com/danibarker_media

Thanks! I actually didn't qualify with nasm as I'm based in the UK 🙏 so all I can say is just keep studying hard!

Thanks for replying actually I want certificate and these institutes are best in the world that's why I asked

No worries! Cool hope it goes well for you!

المدرب احمد العراقي hey you need to get a degree in sport science fields or a minimum get a certificate in personal trainer

You'll need the right qualifications and insurance in order to start taking clients on :)

You need to have a level 3 or higher personal training qualification, personal trainer insurance and a first aid certificate :)