There are a bunch of trainers at my new gym that look like they have never worked out in their life. would you listen to somebody that can't even follow their own advice?
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I have a hard time with stuff like that myself. obease doctor, dentist with perio breath, hooker with chlamydia, etc.
Mc15
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There's a trainer at my gym who enjoys crossfit(he's one of the people you'd see in the crossfit injury compilations), doesn't train legs, doesn't reach about compound movements, and half reps on the bench. He tried to give advice to me but I didn't even take what he said into consideration due to these things
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I see most of these kind of people at Planet Fatness. Disgusting to say the least.
The gym I really go to has trainers that are in decent shape and are knowledgeable. Those are the trainers that I would listen to.
The gym I really go to has trainers that are in decent shape and are knowledgeable. Those are the trainers that I would listen to.
Bodmod666
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Just bc he or she doesnt look the part doesnt mean they dont have the knowledge. I do agree its hard to listen to someone that doesnt practice what they preach but what if they do know more then you or what if they can help you.
Depends on their qualifications. If they had an background that included education in training and a long list of successful clients, then yes. I'd prefer it if they'd at least been somewhat successful themselves in whatever they were coaching at some point in their life though just so they'd have the experience with the knowledge.
To be a trainer at a gym requires zero of that, so most of the ones you see have little to no knowledge and look like they have zero knowledge. I would guess most of the real trainers or coaches are not employed by a gym that likely pays just over minimum wage to their trainers.
To be a trainer at a gym requires zero of that, so most of the ones you see have little to no knowledge and look like they have zero knowledge. I would guess most of the real trainers or coaches are not employed by a gym that likely pays just over minimum wage to their trainers.
Some gyms do contract with trainers so many of these trainers are certified and knowledgeable. It should not hurt to ask if the trainers have certification.
Most certifications are basically worthless and require nothing more than paying for them. Maybe at some fancy gyms they have decent trainers, none where i live though.
You are right so then would have to rely on references and observation to gauge their skills
Some certifications are actually decent, plus college degrees in nutrition or coaching athletes. Successful clients would be the major one.
I just started at a new gym for BB & PL. The best trainers are going to be the guys moving the weight imo. I would guess it would be the real world experience that would make me feel more at ease with a trainer or taking advice from someone.
It is understandable that someone that doesn't move the weight can have valuable info. It's just that it not easy to take someone seriously when they have no perceived real world experience. Like Fat Albert giving lessons on how to run a deep cover route as a secondary in the NFL just doesn't seem as legit as it could be.
It is understandable that someone that doesn't move the weight can have valuable info. It's just that it not easy to take someone seriously when they have no perceived real world experience. Like Fat Albert giving lessons on how to run a deep cover route as a secondary in the NFL just doesn't seem as legit as it could be.
The place I go to has good trainers, in good shape, well they look like Crossfitters for the most part. They all have certification and are knowledgeable of most things....but they cater to middle-aged women trying to drop 20lbs. Bros ain't got no money for training, and most are too hard headed to learn anything.lol
Bodmod666
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True. I work at a gym and some of the trainers here have all types of certifications yet i feel i know more then these people. All that shit is just to look good on paper and it makes a good first impression on people when looking for personal trainers.
I agree with this as long as they're older dudes still moving weight. Not everyone wants a pec tear before they're 30. 100mph is fun till you run over something. Someone that strongly preaches form and diet would be someone I'd listen to.
Just their own success wouldn't necessarily be enough though. They might be a genetic freak that has no knowledge at all, but still was successful in spite of that.
Ideally they have the knowledge, experience and have trained people successfully. Any missing component is potentially a problem.
There's a female trainer at my gym like that. She doesn't seem to know much, but she looks like she lifts. Pretty sure she runs gear by the look of her. She caters exclusively to overweight women.
If you look online there's dozens of certifications you can easily get. Doesn't take more than paying a fee and maybe taking a simple test at home. The average person just sees it and assumes you're educated and qualified.
Ideally they have the knowledge, experience and have trained people successfully. Any missing component is potentially a problem.
There's a female trainer at my gym like that. She doesn't seem to know much, but she looks like she lifts. Pretty sure she runs gear by the look of her. She caters exclusively to overweight women.
If you look online there's dozens of certifications you can easily get. Doesn't take more than paying a fee and maybe taking a simple test at home. The average person just sees it and assumes you're educated and qualified.
Good genetics makes up for alot of form and training deficiencies. I've known several individuals that were good but shouldn't be allowed to give advice. Buddy of mine used to bench in the low 500s when someone would ask for advice he would tell them to eat more potatoes.lmao
This reminds me of a convo I had with Wunder. I know a BB trainer from back in the day that was yoked and looked like he had it all figured out. After about a decade of no communication with him I found out he got into Synthol pretty heavy. I started to wonder about his view on BB and would he be a bad influence for me considering the direction he was going in but some good advice from Wunder put my head back on track. He still has great advice even though he has decided to do things that I am not interested in. I know this is in direct contrast to what I had posted a little while ago but I thought it was relevant...
Bodmod666
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[/QUOTE] If you look online there's dozens of certifications you can easily get. Doesn't take more than paying a fee and maybe taking a simple test at home. The average person just sees it and assumes you're educated and qualified.[/QUOTE]
Yuuuup thats why im after those certifications. Its what people want. Luckily im passionate about this so people will get more out of me then most trainers here
Yuuuup thats why im after those certifications. Its what people want. Luckily im passionate about this so people will get more out of me then most trainers here
I agree with at least looking the part. I know some might be really knowledgeable but it's hard to get past the fact they don't even look like they workout.
