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7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/11/19, 05:29 PM I was hoping some of the cert. personal trainers here can give me some advie and or info. what I want to know is what you charge for your clients and or if you work at like Ballys or another gym and what that pays you. If you rather talk private email me here! Thanks! -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!
paulinelagasey Posts: 59 Joined: 2003/11/14	2003/11/19, 06:22 PM Mutt - I have been working with a personal trainer 3x's a week for 6 weeks (1 hour sessions) at PowerHouse Gym ( it's a nationwide gym known for the "Apex" program) I paid $720.00 I am in the middle of know where in Missouri so that might be a low price. I would like to hope so anyway, I wouldn't want to find out after the fact that he robbed me blind. -------------- Pauline Serenity is not freedom from the storm but peace amidst the storm.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/11/19, 06:35 PM Mutt...I pay 37.00 $CDN for a 1hr session. Hope this helps also. -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2003/11/19, 06:50 PM Going rate for independant trainer in Illinois $45 an hour, or sign up for min. of 18 1 hour sessions for $40 an hour. About the same as paulinelagasey is paying..The Golds Gym offers trainers in a class format (4 individuals). 1 hour cost the member $15...Hmmm 15 x 4 = $60--what a deal... asimmer would be a good one to ask. I believe her business website is viptraining.com...Check her profile, it tells what it is in there...
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2003/11/19, 06:51 PM Correction--Chicago area is most likely more...Previous post would be mid-illinois area...
plfitness Posts: 198 Joined: 2003/05/25	2003/11/19, 08:08 PM Hi Mutt the average charge varies upon geographical location & the qualification of the trainer. On average rates start around $40 per hour for a class 3 trainer, $70 per hour for a class 2 trainer, & $100 per hour for a class 1 or master fitness trainer. These rates are based on an area where the average hourly wage is $10-15 per hour & this is what the average working person can expect to pay give or take $5-10. -------------- \\"Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance\\" Patrick L. ISSA-CFT
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/11/20, 09:35 AM Thanks for all the responses. I want to take a training program here in the near future and was looking for some numbers to see if I can feed my faimly with it -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/11/20, 02:01 PM It's a good idea for anyone with your knowlegde and motivation...at the very least to supplement ones income. My personal trainer seems to make enough money he drives a brand spanking new BMW, wears designer clothes and lives in the good part of town. He has been doing it for 4 yrs. He is also known to meet clients as early as 5am, is punctual and always keeps his appointments.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/11/20, 02:09 PM I go to Freetrainers.com for all the advice I need!!!!! -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/11/20, 02:20 PM LOL Which is one resource for a trainer...but I have been thinking..I love lifting and the gym. I know that helping people is one thing I want to do, so why not combine the two! I just have to make sure I can meet my duties in terms of making a living. Quitting my job here means I have to find medical and dental ins somehow. So there are a lot of things that have to fall in place, not the least is losing 15% bodyfat! -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/11/20, 02:26 PM I could go deep into the personal training thing. Gettin clients is your key, it doesn't matter what you charge, if you don't have clients......get someone like Oprah, and you are set. I charge $45.00 per hour, and that may sound like alot, but you have to remember that whatever gym you take your clients to will take a bite. Some as much as 50%. It is imparative to build a good relationship with a gym. Also your certification is important. You do not want to do one of those "matchbook" certifications, many gyms if they don't like your affiliation, they don't let you train clients there. Always try to get your money up front. You will inevitabley get this scenario at some time, you have a client that wants to train at 5 am, before work. Ok, fine, you get up at 4, shower, get ready, just getting ready to walk out the door and ring ring, they are calling, uh, went to a party last night, too messed up, or you know. So, be careful, you will learn as you go. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/11/20, 02:39 PM I know Ron. I have seen it too at the gym, which is why I would tend to a certain amount up front and a contract signed. I have been in the business world a while LOL. I just need to get out of this job and into something that is going to make me feel good about who I am! -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/11/20, 02:40 PM I am looking into ISSA and NFPT for the cert. Ballys will give me a 90 day course and hire me there LOL -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/11/20, 02:46 PM 24 Hour Fitness gives you a course also. I know they have benefits too. I live in Houston, Texas and pay a special rate of $50/hr since I book so many sessions!!! But if I only booked say 8 sessions, it would be $56/hr. Don't know what the pay is like but one of the "young" trainers just bought a really fancy new car. -------------- Gramma
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/11/20, 07:27 PM Another thing that has to be dealt with is the field is getting "flooded". Meaning that is was preached and advertised a while back as such a great career. When this happens, too many folks get into it and bring down the value as you well know. Heck, any kid with a bump on his arm is a personal trainer these days. I wonder what ever happened to experience? And Mutt, I have been in the business field for quite some time. I owned my own store, gas station, tire shop, and owned a cleaning business. This does not make you automatically "good" at this. Be careful, you may not be able to make the living you want with this. I would view this as a "side job" at best, if it becomes more, fine. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2003/11/20, 08:57 PM I charged $50 an hour as an independent, couldn't get much of a client base because of lack of sponsors and resources...I then worked for a gym where they charged $50 and i got $25 of it. In New York, $50 is pretty much a minimum if you want to make a living off of it. -------------- SHUT UP AND GROW!!!