The thing most people don’t understand about being a personal trainer is it’s 90% mental. Anyone with a few years under their belt can show someone the proper way to use a barbell machine ect, but can you connect and motivate them? Can you come from experience of being broke , skinny and weak , overweight , tried multiple training systems , depression , anxiety low confidence , injury . Those are the people who make the best personal trainers not the guys that are jacked cause they always could afford food and steroids or little bikini girls who had that body their whole lives . Something to keep in mind
Big facts third year as a CPT and a lot of what you guys say is how I always viewed my job. Yea I might not be a millionaire but I get more excited to train than I do clocking in for a normal job.
I’m in the same boat. I got into law enforcement and been an officer for 5 years now. It’s stressful most of the times but I can handle the stress, the thing that stops me is that I only did this career because both my parents(my mom now retired) and my older brother are officers and i signed up thinking I didn’t have anything else to do or this was expected of me but now I don’t enjoy work anymore especially in today’s world. The times I am truly happy and get excited is when I know I’m going to the gym in the morning after I get off work, I fell in love with weight training after I got out of high school and to this day it’s still the best thing that I love to do. I want to get out of law enforcement and start a career that I actual love and enjoy🙌
I say go for it! I'm in the same boat. Been working in law enforcement for the last 5 years as well, and it just doesn't make me happy anymore. I love working out and fitness, and recently had the thought of becoming a personal trainer. How great would it be to share our love and knowledge of fitness with others!
1 year later - any strides? I’m in the same boat, except i work in the insurance field. I am happiest when training or talking about training and thinking of getting a personal training certification and then specialize afterwards
@@hansyali_ So any updates? Lolol I’m in healthcare admin and my life revolves around health & fitness. True joys in my life is from fitness & staying active. However, can I really train someone? I’m just worried my passion for training won’t translate well into training others. l
Well there were ALOT of pigs violating people's rights when those dictator like covid lockdowns were going on. I think it's clear cops of lost alot of support from all the pro law and order people when they chose to harass and arrest Americans over masks or lockdowns instead of remaining true to their duty to the constitution and American people. As far as I know, the good cops get pushed out while the corruption continues..
I’m a school counselor, so I have a lot of background on knowing how to work with people and supporting them. It’s also a-lot on my personality. I also love fitness and go straight to the gym after a long stressful day from work. My job can take a toll on me mentally and fitness keeps me sane. For years, I’ve got so many people come up to me to tell me I should be a trainer or ask if I am one and I’ve always considered it. I really want to consider it being a side hustle and see where it takes me.
I took some personal training classes back in Tahoe and crushed them. I loved the school and learning. I have never done that good back in school before but I loved what I was learning. Then I moved here to Colorado Springs and started a painting business. I’ve had it for eight years and I have done well for myself with a few good employees. But I’m losing my drive for it and thanking about going back to try to personal training. Thank you for this, I will be following mind pump for sure.
Glad to find your video. I'm a former nurse, (15 years nurse, total of 35 years health care.) After the sacrifices demanded from working the health care lifestyle, (which not everyone experiences, some people do just show up, do the bare minimum and go home,) I am double glad to see this video. In my previous career the needs and demands of patients caused such a sacrifice of my own wellness. Now I know to plan accordingly once I am finished with my certification and training.
I'm not driven by money. I don't have kids. me and my girl both don't want em lol. Thank god shes pushing me to do this and most importantly of all, Im driven by fitness I needed to hear this thank you. Subscribed.
I’m 24 I got into a trade (gas technician) don’t enjoy it one bit the only time I’m happy is when I’m in the gym I’m thinking of dropping everything and going for a career in fitness (personal trainer/nutrition)
Dog I’m in the same exact boat I’m 24 and I got into medical and I hate ts but when I’m in the gym I’m having the time of my life and I train two of my friends alr and seeing them progress boosts my happiness times 10😂
I needed to hear this. I have an interview at a gym next week and im having a career change from plumbing. I love PT but this is an anxiety ridden move lol. Thanks
Love how the first comment is ‘you can’t get rich’! 😂 being passionate about fitness doesn’t mean you’ll be passionate about training people, two very different things.
The grass isn’t always green on the other side. Training high executives, they normally cancel the most due to their jobs. And they rarely will hit their goals. Your pay check is based on their schedule. Not yours.
can you get abs and chest if you become a personal trainer, i just want to get liscense to learn about the correct form and the right things to eat, i love the gym
Yes as you physically dont need to be there. You might not even do online pt, instead make online customised training and diet plans for your clients, they do thier workout in thier own freetime, and give feedback. You cant charge as much for doing this but you can get multiple clients to make up for it. But one problem i see with only doing online is that there is sooo much free content out there, youtube, google etc, where imo theres no real point in buying online plans.
@@ajharmiah2692 yes, because all you’re doing is making sure they stick to their exercise/diet plan, so if you do both at same time you will be making very good money.
If you're working 8 sessions a day and work a full time job personal training + charge really low you're still making 8k a month(5 days a week x 4 weeks x 8 hours x $50 an hour). That's if you're a very cheap personal trainer. How would that be a low paying job?😅
im guessing theres some days with less than 8 sessions also they said its not back to back making it a 12 hour shift for 8 sessions even if u do that everyday not alot of people can keep up 60 hours shifts for a while
@@youngsoki Still you can make a lot if you just keep it as one source of income. If you're constantly improving and get more certificates to expand your resume you can charge A LOT and make good money.
I don’t know a single personal trainer doing 8 hours worth of sessions a day. For a start, I live in a small town and hardly anyone wants sessions in the middle of the day - it’s morning or after work with a big gap in the middle of the day. These conducting the sessions but then you have to design the session etc etc
It depends how we define a lot of money. The average rate for a trainer by me is around 60 an hour. That's so much money. Of course sessions aren't back to back but if you work 4hrs per day you get 240 dollars. That is like making 30 dollars an hour for an 8hr shift. It's actually better in some ways because if you have your own business you can do it off the books so that isn't even being taxed. But it all depends how we define a lot of money. I talked to a guy a few months back and he said he makes 40 an hour, he thinks that is bad money.
Also depends on their area too. If they are in Cali, they are getting crazy taxed. Low tax areas being a PT I'd pretty solid. Even more so if you split your living expensive with a roommate or significant other
@@genises200 I think it mostly depends on the person. I live in an expensive area and 40 dollars is ridiculous money but the people who make it don't seem to think so. By me minimum wage is 15. If you make 15 that is shit money. 20 is decent. 25 is good. 30 is great. 40 is amazing. People live very expensive lifestyles so 40 is nothing for them.
@@CarbonGearSolid You are right on point. I live on Long Island but NYC has become my 2nd home because my gf lives there and I sleep there frequently. People live luxury lifestyles, way beyond their means. I went to the doctor many many years ago and he told me he is struggling to get by. He has his own business. People can not manage their money correctly. I hear people making 200k and over a year complaining how bad it is. I would love to sit these guys down and see where the hell their money is going. I need financial reports. I have my finances down. I know where all my money is going. You would be shocked how much money gets lost if you do not manage it. It is not uncommon for 20,000 dollars to go completely missing. In some cases 60k can go completely missing believe it or not.
Im thinking of wanting to be a personal trainer really badly but I also want a lot of money I really don't know what to do I don't know whether to give up on this path or not so do u guys have any tips ?? Cuz I really want money but idk if personal training allows that
Dude. Just go for it. Create a plan for the next 5 years once you grt all the certifications you want to obtain. Then just train a general selection of clients a private gym and not a giant corporate branch like planet fitness so you can ACTUALLY make a living. Then as you build a reputation start developing a niche for your brand of people you want to train (mine would be bodybuilding for the average person or someone competing with my own advice as to how they should approach it). Then you can create your own business while working at the gym so you can work at your own pace through online training and some in person training. That’s kinda what my plan is going to be. Edit: when I said private gym I mean you get a job there. Just wanted to clarify that.
I've been in sales 5 years. Got into fitness hardcore the past 2 years. This all sounds so silly to me. Personal training is essentially sales. The time poor time management they're complaining about is their problem. There is no issue asking customers to respect your time as much you will respect theirs. If u cant do that, you simply don't have enough customers and need to market/prospect better. These guys found success through circumstance. Don't expect to watch this video and then go make a living for yourself doing personal training. If personal training was paying the bills, they wouldn't be doing these podcast, they're looking for exposure, don't be fooled.
Try taking a vacation being a personal trainer. Nobody is paying you for that week off. It's not a good career but good springboard to physical therapy.
@@cynthiaslater7062 to me his comment makes no sense 😂😂 there are plenty of jobs that "Nobody is paying you for that week off" and why should you even be paid when you're not working? 0 sense
Literally every entrepreneurial career path doesn’t give you paid vacation time lmfao this thought process is comical. And physical therapy is heavily saturated
@@quincysutton9136Thats a decent ball park. In my state the average is around 66-71 thousand something a year. I think these guys forgot what ACTUALLY being rich is. They have been rich for so long that 120k a year for some reason is not enough for them 😂. If I can make 71 thousand a year at the age of 21-22 I would be the happiest man on the planet. All I really need is enough money to live on my own and help with any hobbies that I have that require money here and there like PC gaming.
Lmao what job gives you breaks to talk and chill.. last 4-5 jobs I've had over the decade you got 10-15 minutes FIRM to warm up your food and eat. Good luck getting a 30, legally you get one but your life will be hell if you don't sign off on the paper stating you don't want a lunch.
Personal training does. You probably don’t understand because you work in manual labor or job that requires you to work majority of the shift like construction.
I just want to wake up and enjoy going to work, and I love when I’m in the gym or on the bike
The thing most people don’t understand about being a personal trainer is it’s 90% mental. Anyone with a few years under their belt can show someone the proper way to use a barbell machine ect, but can you connect and motivate them? Can you come from experience of being broke , skinny and weak , overweight , tried multiple training systems , depression , anxiety low confidence , injury . Those are the people who make the best personal trainers not the guys that are jacked cause they always could afford food and steroids or little bikini girls who had that body their whole lives . Something to keep in mind
@@APR702 very well said man
@@ChroniclesofAJ mmhgoserela rkk mm
Same for me. I'm tired of being a mindless automaton doing the same thing over and over again. I want to grow and evolve as a person for once.
You just wrote that for me. SAME!
Big facts third year as a CPT and a lot of what you guys say is how I always viewed my job. Yea I might not be a millionaire but I get more excited to train than I do clocking in for a normal job.
I’m in the same boat. I got into law enforcement and been an officer for 5 years now. It’s stressful most of the times but I can handle the stress, the thing that stops me is that I only did this career because both my parents(my mom now retired) and my older brother are officers and i signed up thinking I didn’t have anything else to do or this was expected of me but now I don’t enjoy work anymore especially in today’s world. The times I am truly happy and get excited is when I know I’m going to the gym in the morning after I get off work, I fell in love with weight training after I got out of high school and to this day it’s still the best thing that I love to do. I want to get out of law enforcement and start a career that I actual love and enjoy🙌
I say go for it! I'm in the same boat. Been working in law enforcement for the last 5 years as well, and it just doesn't make me happy anymore. I love working out and fitness, and recently had the thought of becoming a personal trainer. How great would it be to share our love and knowledge of fitness with others!
1 year later - any strides? I’m in the same boat, except i work in the insurance field. I am happiest when training or talking about training and thinking of getting a personal training certification and then specialize afterwards
@@hansyali_
So any updates? Lolol
I’m in healthcare admin and my life revolves around health & fitness. True joys in my life is from fitness & staying active.
However, can I really train someone? I’m just worried my passion for training won’t translate well into training others. l
Well there were ALOT of pigs violating people's rights when those dictator like covid lockdowns were going on. I think it's clear cops of lost alot of support from all the pro law and order people when they chose to harass and arrest Americans over masks or lockdowns instead of remaining true to their duty to the constitution and American people. As far as I know, the good cops get pushed out while the corruption continues..
I’m a school counselor, so I have a lot of background on knowing how to work with people and supporting them. It’s also a-lot on my personality. I also love fitness and go straight to the gym after a long stressful day from work. My job can take a toll on me mentally and fitness keeps me sane. For years, I’ve got so many people come up to me to tell me I should be a trainer or ask if I am one and I’ve always considered it. I really want to consider it being a side hustle and see where it takes me.
How you getting on?
I’m glad I watched this fitness saved me honestly. I’m trying to give my life to it.
You guys should do a video on the relationship between personal trainers and caffeine. Lol
I took some personal training classes back in Tahoe and crushed them. I loved the school and learning. I have never done that good back in school before but I loved what I was learning. Then I moved here to Colorado Springs and started a painting business. I’ve had it for eight years and I have done well for myself with a few good employees. But I’m losing my drive for it and thanking about going back to try to personal training. Thank you for this, I will be following mind pump for sure.
How did it go? Did you get into personal training?
Glad to find your video. I'm a former nurse, (15 years nurse, total of 35 years health care.) After the sacrifices demanded from working the health care lifestyle, (which not everyone experiences, some people do just show up, do the bare minimum and go home,) I am double glad to see this video. In my previous career the needs and demands of patients caused such a sacrifice of my own wellness. Now I know to plan accordingly once I am finished with my certification and training.
Been a “great” PT for 8 years and so excited to be career transitioning into real estate. All of these points are spot on.
I just wanna do what I love, focus on fitness and help others reach their fitness goal.
Been debating about becoming a personal trainer and this just made me decide. Thank you
What did you choose? I’m getting my certificate as we speak
Have they told you about paying rent?
How’d it go
Where you at now? I’m inspired now too hearing your story will be nice!
I’m 24 and am getting certified to become a personal trainer. Then I’m doing a program that helps underdeveloped communities while doing this 😃
Awesomeness
The camera is meme-level close
😂😂😂
lmao facts
I'm not driven by money. I don't have kids. me and my girl both don't want em lol. Thank god shes pushing me to do this and most importantly of all, Im driven by fitness I needed to hear this thank you.
Subscribed.
The hardest thing that no one seems to talk about is paying rent...
Trained for 10 years. Retired from in person training in February. Ran its course. Everything said here is true. Cheers
I’m 24 I got into a trade (gas technician) don’t enjoy it one bit the only time I’m happy is when I’m in the gym I’m thinking of dropping everything and going for a career in fitness (personal trainer/nutrition)
Go for it, I started getting back into it at 30 and I'm 35 now and have no regrets.
Yolo might want to enjoy it
That’s what I doing now, exam on December 18th
Dog I’m in the same exact boat I’m 24 and I got into medical and I hate ts but when I’m in the gym I’m having the time of my life and I train two of my friends alr and seeing them progress boosts my happiness times 10😂
Do it man
Definitely agree with this video
I needed to hear this. I have an interview at a gym next week and im having a career change from plumbing. I love PT but this is an anxiety ridden move lol. Thanks
You got this
Did you just speak my current situation? Lol I just quit plumbing as well 😂
@@Josh_Mason where are you now? did you get into PT?
My new favorite Podcast. Thank you for what you do Gentlemen.
Love how the first comment is ‘you can’t get rich’! 😂 being passionate about fitness doesn’t mean you’ll be passionate about training people, two very different things.
This is such great advice. Thank you so much for this podcast
This has opened my eyes
The grass isn’t always green on the other side. Training high executives, they normally cancel the most due to their jobs. And they rarely will hit their goals. Your pay check is based on their schedule. Not yours.
Thanks for the insight my dudes
I'm looking at that field because I am trying to create a better balance in my life instead of living in a garage.
can you get abs and chest if you become a personal trainer, i just want to get liscense to learn about the correct form and the right things to eat, i love the gym
Thanks . This was very helpful.
But... You don't need to go to work 8 hours a day being a PT. You can be a self employed qualified PT after a year of being in the gym.
phenomenal
I’ve heard online training gives you more freedom and more potential for financial success than in person. Think that’s true?
Yes as you physically dont need to be there. You might not even do online pt, instead make online customised training and diet plans for your clients, they do thier workout in thier own freetime, and give feedback. You cant charge as much for doing this but you can get multiple clients to make up for it. But one problem i see with only doing online is that there is sooo much free content out there, youtube, google etc, where imo theres no real point in buying online plans.
@@ajharmiah2692 yes, because all you’re doing is making sure they stick to their exercise/diet plan, so if you do both at same time you will be making very good money.
If you're working 8 sessions a day and work a full time job personal training + charge really low you're still making 8k a month(5 days a week x 4 weeks x 8 hours x $50 an hour). That's if you're a very cheap personal trainer. How would that be a low paying job?😅
im guessing theres some days with less than 8 sessions also they said its not back to back making it a 12 hour shift for 8 sessions even if u do that everyday not alot of people can keep up 60 hours shifts for a while
@@youngsoki Still you can make a lot if you just keep it as one source of income. If you're constantly improving and get more certificates to expand your resume you can charge A LOT and make good money.
i totally agree but im not very educated in this topic i also wonder why they put so much emphasis on the low pay
i guess if they compare the work and dedication it takes if u put it in a finance company with hourly pay or whatever youll make more
I don’t know a single personal trainer doing 8 hours worth of sessions a day. For a start, I live in a small town and hardly anyone wants sessions in the middle of the day - it’s morning or after work with a big gap in the middle of the day. These conducting the sessions but then you have to design the session etc etc
It depends how we define a lot of money. The average rate for a trainer by me is around 60 an hour. That's so much money. Of course sessions aren't back to back but if you work 4hrs per day you get 240 dollars. That is like making 30 dollars an hour for an 8hr shift. It's actually better in some ways because if you have your own business you can do it off the books so that isn't even being taxed.
But it all depends how we define a lot of money. I talked to a guy a few months back and he said he makes 40 an hour, he thinks that is bad money.
Also depends on their area too. If they are in Cali, they are getting crazy taxed. Low tax areas being a PT I'd pretty solid. Even more so if you split your living expensive with a roommate or significant other
@@genises200 I think it mostly depends on the person. I live in an expensive area and 40 dollars is ridiculous money but the people who make it don't seem to think so. By me minimum wage is 15. If you make 15 that is shit money. 20 is decent. 25 is good. 30 is great. 40 is amazing. People live very expensive lifestyles so 40 is nothing for them.
@@bane3991 Exactly, the problem is that people live lifestyles they can't afford. Especially here in NYC
@@CarbonGearSolid You are right on point. I live on Long Island but NYC has become my 2nd home because my gf lives there and I sleep there frequently. People live luxury lifestyles, way beyond their means. I went to the doctor many many years ago and he told me he is struggling to get by. He has his own business. People can not manage their money correctly. I hear people making 200k and over a year complaining how bad it is. I would love to sit these guys down and see where the hell their money is going. I need financial reports. I have my finances down. I know where all my money is going. You would be shocked how much money gets lost if you do not manage it. It is not uncommon for 20,000 dollars to go completely missing. In some cases 60k can go completely missing believe it or not.
Im thinking of wanting to be a personal trainer really badly but I also want a lot of money I really don't know what to do I don't know whether to give up on this path or not so do u guys have any tips ?? Cuz I really want money but idk if personal training allows that
Dude. Just go for it. Create a plan for the next 5 years once you grt all the certifications you want to obtain. Then just train a general selection of clients a private gym and not a giant corporate branch like planet fitness so you can ACTUALLY make a living. Then as you build a reputation start developing a niche for your brand of people you want to train (mine would be bodybuilding for the average person or someone competing with my own advice as to how they should approach it). Then you can create your own business while working at the gym so you can work at your own pace through online training and some in person training. That’s kinda what my plan is going to be.
Edit: when I said private gym I mean you get a job there. Just wanted to clarify that.
I've been in sales 5 years. Got into fitness hardcore the past 2 years. This all sounds so silly to me. Personal training is essentially sales. The time poor time management they're complaining about is their problem. There is no issue asking customers to respect your time as much you will respect theirs. If u cant do that, you simply don't have enough customers and need to market/prospect better. These guys found success through circumstance. Don't expect to watch this video and then go make a living for yourself doing personal training. If personal training was paying the bills, they wouldn't be doing these podcast, they're looking for exposure, don't be fooled.
Do a podcast on intimate or starting to get intimate relationships with clients lol
Great video ✌🏽
You can make 6 figures as a great trainer
Yup! And better yet, owning your own gym!
Seriously??
@@magic1058 that goes with anything in life. If you’re really passionate about doing something the money making opportunities are limitless
You guys miss the point here...with a good marketing strategies you can be wealthy.
Working with other trainers succccck
Shouldn’t your job be making sure they’re focused on training and not answering questions about ‘science’ lol
I just picture sal going off about the validity of a study he read, whilst his doctor client struggles to get the bench press off his chest
Try taking a vacation being a personal trainer. Nobody is paying you for that week off. It's not a good career but good springboard to physical therapy.
That’s why you have to be good with your money.
@@cynthiaslater7062 to me his comment makes no sense 😂😂 there are plenty of jobs that "Nobody is paying you for that week off" and why should you even be paid when you're not working? 0 sense
@@wagegaming8109 did you know you can’t breathe if you don’t inhale! Crazy right!?
Fuck a vacation when you’re trying to manifest your dreams
Literally every entrepreneurial career path doesn’t give you paid vacation time lmfao this thought process is comical. And physical therapy is heavily saturated
Ok, you're not going to get rich. Realistically though, what could a decent trainer expect to bring home per year? Just ballpark.
State and location is important, but no matter what you get paid making your own money on your own time is priceless
60-100k every year I’ve been a trainer
(Except year one)
Thank you!
@@quincysutton9136Thats a decent ball park. In my state the average is around 66-71 thousand something a year. I think these guys forgot what ACTUALLY being rich is. They have been rich for so long that 120k a year for some reason is not enough for them 😂. If I can make 71 thousand a year at the age of 21-22 I would be the happiest man on the planet. All I really need is enough money to live on my own and help with any hobbies that I have that require money here and there like PC gaming.
Adam just ruined this video, like he ruins many of the MindPump videos and podcasts. He is a narcissist
Lmao what job gives you breaks to talk and chill.. last 4-5 jobs I've had over the decade you got 10-15 minutes FIRM to warm up your food and eat. Good luck getting a 30, legally you get one but your life will be hell if you don't sign off on the paper stating you don't want a lunch.
Personal training does. You probably don’t understand because you work in manual labor or job that requires you to work majority of the shift like construction.
This person is so true. I do feel the same. I have been training for last 7 years