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Shadowing a Personal TrainerHooray, you got certified! The next step is shadowing a personal trainer to put your knowledge in motion.If you are here, you are over the hard part and ready for the fun of refining your skills. Confidence, Confidence, Confidence!I call this step "Getting Ready to Run" but only because that's a lot catchier than "Building your Confidence". Once you are certified, you have all the knowledge you need to start helping clients, you just need to get out there and try. So how do we build that confidence? My first suggestion would be shadowing a personal trainer while they train clients. Observe what they are doing. Ask yourself these questions: * Why is the trainer doing what they are doing
Talk with the trainer after the session and share your observations (go easy on the criticism if you want to shadow more sessions). And after shadowing a few sessions, the trainer might get you involved in the session.
Who should I shadow?I would approach somebody your respect. Start at your health club, or perhaps with one of the trainers you met at a local certification workshop. Shadowing a personal trainer who specializes in the niche market you are interested in is a smart move. Become a Secret Shopper
Our readers share many great tips on finding a personal trainer to shadow in this discussion thread. In addition to shadowing a personal trainer, you can build your confidence many other ways. Lets take a look at the index for Step 3. Get Ready to Run IndexPersonal Trainer Support Group Our Exercise Video Reference Guide AFAA Workout Index Leg Curl Back Squat Unilateral Reverse Fly Chest Fly Supinated Wrist Curl Lat Pulldown Side Lunge Reverse Fly Indoor Full Body Workout Index Russian Squats Ab Crunches Back Extensions Bicep Curls Front Raise Barbell Row Tricep Extension Posterior Flies Outdoor Workout Index Outdoor Warm Up One-Legged Squat Lunge Calf Raise Dips Elastic Training
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You can probably go to any gym and "jump in", however, to do it properly and to learn a huge amount, get with a mentor ASAP and stay as long as you can, even if there is no compensation! I did just that for about 7 months. I learned more than I ever thought I would. I was just recently hired at a great small studio and am being compensated very well for the knowledge I gained as part of my mentorship. Good luck!!