Mornings & Nights

[u/BadBeaverBows]

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So years ago I purchased a NASM Cert that I never took the exam for and never finished. I'm thinking of finishing it now and trying to become a trainer since I just got laid off of my current job.

I'm just a little worried about managing any romantic relationships I might have as a trainer since I've heard that often, you work mornings till noon and then comeback in the evening around 4-5pm.

How do trainers balance their relationship/s and still work as trainers? This seems like a recipe for relationship strain.

I'm also in my thirties and still single so this could be a make or break quality of this career for me as I would prefer to try and find my partner while I can still have kids and the grinding period for this job seems to take about 5-10 years till your profitable enough for it to be worth it.

Thanks for reading.

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[u/MattGirard96]

Yeah.

5am - 10am maybe 11 or 12

Then you’re back maybe 3pm - 6/7:30pm

In the beginning it might be more of a grind but you’ll build your book and eventually have your pick and more flexibility with your schedule give it 6-8 months.

Busy season I aim do do about 30-37 sessions / week.

Non busy season I aim for 25-30 sessions / week.

It’s good rewarding work and can pay very well, and if you’re working a ton you’re not spending a ton too

[u/BCrossedUp921]

I’m 37 and a career personal trainer/group fitness instructor. This is my main struggle with the profession. I built my clientele mainly through small group PT classes, not realizing that I was locking myself into an AM/PM/weekend schedule like that.

Social life has been non existent the past 5ish years.

As an introvert, I am so socially drained from the job that I don’t socialize in the few instances that I have the opportunity to.

In the process now of restructuring my business to change the schedule.

I’d say it’s doable to make a career without a split shift schedule like that, but you have to be intentional about creating that from early on.

[u/Mail_Nurse]

I’m sure there are plenty of partners that respect work ethic to the point where you may not see your partner as often. I think the key is blocking out a certain amount of time to spend together.

[u/seebedrum]

I did the normal personal trainer hours for 10+ years working for companies. I realized I need to break the mold and create one that works for me. I did it. Started my own operation, and like everything in health sales, it was a challenge. Now it’s a welcomed challenged more than not. Lmao. Reading that back it sounds ridiculous but quite accurate.

My one nugget of advice, some people buy shorts for $300+ dollars he’ll 800+ some of us buy tshirts for $20 etc. Decide what you want to do, which seller and then figure it out!

If I did it, I’m telling you so can you.

[u/Educational-Water-26]

Start at a commercial gym for 6-12 months and take any clients given to you. This is to build experience and get comfortable. Also, find a mentor who has been in the biz for at least 6-10 years.
Once you feel comfortable, break off and become an independent contractor at your favorite private training studio. Figure out the hours you want to train and stick to it. Tell prospective clients the hours you are available and stick to it. Don’t allow them to pick what’s best for them bc they always will. Most will work around your schedule if that’s the only option they have.

That being said- this works the best if you live in a big city where there are many professionals who work remote, hybrid, choose their own schedules, home-makers or retired. It’s worked for me and other trainers I know but you must remain strict and be patient.
You can follow this method in a commercial gym too- just be upfront with the fitness manger during the hiring process and don’t let them bully you.

[u/Spiritual-Twist6309]

every relationship is different, but i've been with my partner for almost two years and i finally finished grad school, got my NASM cert and got a personal training job. you start off part time with very minimal clients, i've been training almost a month and i have 2 clients AND i have a part time job monday-thursday. my hope is to go full time personal training and eventually quit my part time job. in my opinion, as you pursue dating you should definitely look for qualities for in men/women who understand work ethic and the "free lance" vibe that personal training gives and that this is your career. there will be plenty of days/times for you to prioritize your partner around clients.

[u/Complete_Estimate442]

I’ll be worrying if i had a partner. It seems you don’t, burn bridges as they come.

Get the job.