Archive for September, 2005

how can i train to become a pro fitness instructor??
while im at uni i want to do this to make more money as well as having another little job somewhere else. its something ive wanted to do for a long time because i love exercise but i was jus wondering if theres any specific course you need to take before you teach a class. i’d like to teach a class like this http://www.fitpro.com/bts/program.cfm?program=BODYJAM
There are a number of training providers out there. The YMCA is one of the best www.ymcafit.org.uk but there is also a company called Premier www.premierglobal.co.uk amongst many others.
If you do decide to do some training, make sure it is recognised by the register of fitness professionals as this is now becoming an industry standard. www.exerciseregister.org
The training can be expensive, but top quality instructors can earn upwards of £25 – £30 per hour for teaching classes.
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Training for fitness qualification test?!?
I’m applying for a youth police academy course, which will start in early June. I’m not really out of shape, but running has never been my forte. I would really like to attend, but you have to be able to run 2.4K or 1.5M in under twelve minutes before they even consider you. What would be the best way to train for this? How many times a week would I have to run? For how long/far? I have 6 months! thanks for your help!
(PS. I’m 16 years old, and I’m a girl. don’t know if that matters!)
First of all, I commend you for your interest in the police academy. Not too many young people consider the police force as a viable career option.
As far as running goes, your starting point is entirely dependent on your current fitness level. If you aren’t training at all, then even running a mile will be quite a chore for you. What you could do is just go for a jog and bring a watch with you. See how long you can run for (don’t worry about distance just yet). Take a day off, then run again and try to go for a minute longer. Wait a day, then do the same thing, and lather, rinse, repeat. You’d be surprised how far you can actually run when you practice it. When you feel like you’re finally in pretty good shape, then you should start speeding up your pace and trying to hit 1.5 miles in under 12 minutes. Most trained runners can get there with no problems whatsoever, so I’m confident that you can reach that goal in 6 months.
Good luck!
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Does this sound like a good plan for me after I get out of college? (quick! Please!)?
Right now I am 16, but for awhile I have had it planned out with the counsel of my family who are very supportive.
After I get out of college (age 21 or 22) I will have earned a major in business and a minor in exercise physiology. During then I will have lived either on campus on w/ parents- btw, my college is paid for by the military b/c of circumstances where my father was injured on duty. So I won’t have student loans to pay off.
After college, I will move out and buy my own house and live on my own while working for some company or whatever, while trying to establish a dojo (sortof like a gym, except where you learn karate) and personal training center. I am a martial artist right now and love to teach and want to make it my career. I am also very athletic and love nutrition and fitness and want to become a PT as part of my career. I will maybe rent a building and teach most days and make that sortof like my part time job. Later, if the business grows and becomes sucessful
That sounds like a great plan, and it’s cool of you to have such a plan at such a young age. My only suggestion is maybe wait on buying a house right out of college. you have to scout locations for your business and it might be really expensive to commute back and forth from home to work. Other than that it sounds like you have a solid plan.
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Fitness Boot Camp?
I am a Drill Sgt. in the Army Reserve. I’m looking to start a fitness BOOT CAMP run similarly to Army physical fitness training. The only major differences will be toning down the degradation & dogging that I usually “apply” to the recruits (wouldn’t be good for business) & toning up the motivation & encouragement. I’m looking for serious feed-back from you as to what you might like or dislike about this service. From my research so far it looks like a pretty good idea (for those who want to get fit) What are your thoughts & advice?
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Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training?
I am going to study for that qualification and will try to get some experience in that area. All my life i was in any kind of sport, but didn’t think about it as a serious profession, so have my business studies diploma and work in the office. Finally i thought it’s time to do what i really would love to, but thinking about the physical pressure i will have to undertake :) Would like to know some opinions if it was difficult to start teaching and work as a fitness intructor and personal trainer? Is that a profession you would concider as your career? :)
Yes, it is a job that can become a career. First you have to get personal trainer certified. Choose a certification company that has NOCA. Thats a big deal. Out of all the certification companies I think IFPA is the best. Its a very practical certification. You can attend a workshop that comes with whatever package you buy.
If fitness is what you love, I would really recommend becoming a trainer. It is a rewarding career. You are constantly helping people change their life. I don;t think there is any pressure, physical or mental. You are training the clients better themselves. Its a great feeling. My client just hit the 55pound mark the other day. I was just as proud as she was.
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Why do I become ill soon after exercising?
I’m 28, male, I’m not unhealthy, I’m not fat, I eat a good diet. However I probably don’t look after myself as well as I should, that is I drink a couple of cans of beer most evenings and could do with a bit more sleep at night and less stress at work. I want to improve my fitness but whenever I begin a training routine either in the gym or running in the park, very shortly afterward I get struck down with an illness. Mostly colds and more recently flu. I don’t believe this is normal and suspect I should go to my GP. Is it likely that I have a weak immune system which is ruined by exercise ultimately leaving me vulnerable to picking up illnesses? Any advice please on improving my chances of not being ill after exercise…thanks.
exercise weakens your immune system temporarily as your body’s main concern is repairing itself after the stress you’ve exerted upon it
your diet and sleep pattern is also critical to your immune system
if your have a combination of a bad diet, no sleep and rigorous exercise it can leave you feeling run down and more vulnerable to colds.
excessive alcohol intake can harm the body’s immune system in two ways. first, it produces an overall nutritional deficiency, depriving the body of valuable immune- boosting nutrients.
second, alcohol, like sugar, consumed in excess can reduce the ability of white cells to kill germs. high doses of alcohol suppress the ability of the white blood cells to multiply to take on foreign bodies
increase your intake of vitamin c, zinc, fruit and veg and probiotics to help boost your immune system, try to get around 8 hours sleep at night and try to limit your alcohol intake
if it is still happening there could be an underlying medical reason
you should see a doctor who can run simple blood tests to rule out any hidden dangers
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