Kyle Aaron
Active member
Most articles on choosing a trainer will tell you to check their certifications. I can assure you that it makes little difference. Trainers need to know anatomy and biomechanics, to have good communication skills, and to be able to teach correct movement. Some schools do the first, almost none teach the other two.
Here is an excerpt from a PT student manual. The would-be trainers are not required to be able to coach a pushup, but are required to join a facebook group and take a selfie with a seminar or booth presenter at a fitness event.
The Australian Institute of Fitness is the offending course provider in this case, but they are not unique in this silliness.
Look at results. And for would-be trainers, find one who has got people results, and learn from them. Many tafe courses offer the theory while an apprenticeship offers the practical knowledge. Because too many gym owners are stingy and lazy, this doesn't happen with fitness. So you have to arrange your own unofficial apprenticeship. And then in a couple of years you'll be ready to really make a difference to people's lives.
Here is an excerpt from a PT student manual. The would-be trainers are not required to be able to coach a pushup, but are required to join a facebook group and take a selfie with a seminar or booth presenter at a fitness event.
The Australian Institute of Fitness is the offending course provider in this case, but they are not unique in this silliness.
Look at results. And for would-be trainers, find one who has got people results, and learn from them. Many tafe courses offer the theory while an apprenticeship offers the practical knowledge. Because too many gym owners are stingy and lazy, this doesn't happen with fitness. So you have to arrange your own unofficial apprenticeship. And then in a couple of years you'll be ready to really make a difference to people's lives.