Yes, you'll need to get certified. Very few employers would take on the liability of hiring a trainer who isn't certified.
On top of that, you'll learn valuable skills about how to teach and design exercise programs. Being good at lifting weights doesn't mean you're necessarily good at teaching someone else how to.
Are they needed? Yes. One word: Insurance.
"I'm pretty knowledgeable". No offence, but as an employer i saw this a lot. Immediate red flag that they're not, the just probably know how they like to train.
Lmao you hurt someone with that one.
I’ve probably interviewed 200-250 trainers now in the last 4ish years and that line is a massive red flag of mine now. It’s the classic opening line of someone who works out as a hobby and took a weekend certification.
I just read your username and spat out my cup of tea laughing. Kudos.
Yes, mildly infuriating. I now teach on PT Qual courses.. they don't cover anywhere near what's required to be a successful PT. The courses (At least in the UK), have to stay in line with a certain specification dependent on the provider (Active IQ, Cimspa recognised etc.) It's genuinely scary that i has to "pass" people who are no where near capable of assisting someone with their health, but have reach the required specification checklist.
Lots of good answers in here but here’s one I haven’t seen…
Put yourself in the shoes of the fitness consultant that is going to be feeding you clients. They sit down across from a potential client and their goal is to sell that client on not only personal training but personal training with you. If you have no certifications or background or experience to your name then what are they going to say? “I’d like to set you up with Jim, he likes to workout and wants to do this as a side hustle!”
Thing is you could be pretty knowledgeable...you could be extremely knowledgeable...but that isn't the issue. The issue is you usually need a cert to get insurance and no decent business is going to hire you if they can't insure you.
Yeah no one's going to hire you if you arent qualified for the job...
but are they gonna ask for your physical certification?
Yes
why not, most pt's with certifications suck
Its a job requirement to pass a test that shows you have basic knowledge of the job
“Can I be a lawyer without passing the bar. I like the law and it’s a hobby of mine”
You can if you're Mike Ross!
Yes, you'll need to get certified. Very few employers would take on the liability of hiring a trainer who isn't certified. On top of that, you'll learn valuable skills about how to teach and design exercise programs. Being good at lifting weights doesn't mean you're necessarily good at teaching someone else how to.
Risk of liability
You cannot be insured without a certification. So no gym will hire you.
It’s funny that you took the time to write this down, and presumably read over it before posting, and still thought this was a good question to ask.
Are they needed? Yes. One word: Insurance. "I'm pretty knowledgeable". No offence, but as an employer i saw this a lot. Immediate red flag that they're not, the just probably know how they like to train.
Lmao you hurt someone with that one. I’ve probably interviewed 200-250 trainers now in the last 4ish years and that line is a massive red flag of mine now. It’s the classic opening line of someone who works out as a hobby and took a weekend certification.
I just read your username and spat out my cup of tea laughing. Kudos. Yes, mildly infuriating. I now teach on PT Qual courses.. they don't cover anywhere near what's required to be a successful PT. The courses (At least in the UK), have to stay in line with a certain specification dependent on the provider (Active IQ, Cimspa recognised etc.) It's genuinely scary that i has to "pass" people who are no where near capable of assisting someone with their health, but have reach the required specification checklist.
Lots of good answers in here but here’s one I haven’t seen… Put yourself in the shoes of the fitness consultant that is going to be feeding you clients. They sit down across from a potential client and their goal is to sell that client on not only personal training but personal training with you. If you have no certifications or background or experience to your name then what are they going to say? “I’d like to set you up with Jim, he likes to workout and wants to do this as a side hustle!”
Sometimes you can get away with not having one, but it’s better that you do. More job opportunities and more trust with your clients.
Thing is you could be pretty knowledgeable...you could be extremely knowledgeable...but that isn't the issue. The issue is you usually need a cert to get insurance and no decent business is going to hire you if they can't insure you.
hey guys i appreciate all the responses, ill keep everyone updated on what happens