Got any dodge personal trainer stories ???

[d_man]

Maybe it will be a thread saying how good I am not lol watch this space :shifty:

[100]

I tell you about my experience with P.T's, i have been training for more than 10 years so im not a rank beginner, and know more about training than most so called trainers out there, over the years i tried a few p.t's here and there and was always disapointed as it was obvious they had less experience than myself.

However last year i joined a new Gym in Albany, a quiet non-bodybuilding type of gym with regular folks as members, there was a few trainers there and one realy stood out from day 1, he had an awesom physique, i was like thats what i wanna look like!! He had/has a lot of clients but all non-bodybuilder types, after umming and arrring for a while i decieded to aproach him and see what he was like and i tell you, the rest is history, it was the best thing that could have happend to my training.

boy does this guy know about bodybuilding, he's like a walking talking encyclopedia of nutrition and training, it was such a suprise as he does'nt work with a lot of bodybuilders and works at such a everyday people-type gym.

Extremely professional with a no non sense attitude, yet very friendly and funny. With a wealth of knowledge. This guy walks the walk and practices what he preaches, got an amazing physique and get this he's never competed!!

My body has transformed in the last year after 10 years of training and i've learnt a lot in the process, he even got me ready for my 1st bodybuilding comp last year and spent a lot of extra time with me to prepare me for the show and he didnt charge me for any of that extra time. He told me once you show me you're serious and got your head in the right place he'll go the extra mile for me with pleasure.

I cant say enough good things about this guy, it just goes to show there are some hidden gems out there and that a real good p.t is worth every dime, oh and this guy happens to be a member of this site!

[severe]

i would rather hire a prostitute than hire a PT for their services :pfft:

Damn yes.

I remember when I was a noob at 18. The PT at the gym (first session free) made me do an entire full body workout, with multiple exercises per muscle group, 4 sets of 12. An hour and a half later, he sent me on my way and said he would set up a program for me.

Well... even a week later I was crippled. My chest ached and actually was so damn itchy in the muscle I was going mad. and my legs where raped. He sounded surprised when over the phone I said 'no thanks' to continuing at the gym. FFS, I told him I had limited training experience and though I was 6'2, I was only about 70kg wet.

A test of strength per bodypart, with a compound exercise, would be sufficient. not advanced 4 sets, multiple exercises.

I am 38 now, and 95kg (self made), and still think he is/was a cock. dick. It put me off workouts for a decade. I went back to karate and then onto muay thai.

[VVS1]

I was 51 when I started gym training 2 years ago. The first PT the gym assigned to me didn't even look at my 25 years of sedentary work and my medical history - asthma, fathers heart-attack at 42, etc., stuck me on the rower to warm up - told me go hard for 5 minutes you should be able to do 1200 meters. I staggered off that after getting to 900 meters, and was immediately put on a leg-curl machine. Luckily I didn't bust a hammy.

Anyway I went away and did a bit of research, went back to the gym & asked to change to the dude who had a physio back-ground and who was into strongman comps. Since then I have gone from 89 kilos to 73kg (I am only a short-arse) and reduced my waist measurement by 16cm. Now I only see him once every 8 weeks or so for program advice (I do my own programs) and I can't recommend him highly enough. After 6 months my wife liked the look of the changes he was making in me and asked to see him too - she sees him once a week and has competed in a couple of strongman events.

[Optimass]

I tell you about my experience with P.T's, i have been training for more than 10 years so im not a rank beginner, and know more about training than most so called trainers out there, over the years i tried a few p.t's here and there and was always disapointed as it was obvious they had less experience than myself.

However last year i joined a new Gym in Albany, a quiet non-bodybuilding type of gym with regular folks as members, there was a few trainers there and one realy stood out from day 1, he had an awesom physique, i was like thats what i wanna look like!! He had/has a lot of clients but all non-bodybuilder types, after umming and arrring for a while i decieded to aproach him and see what he was like and i tell you, the rest is history, it was the best thing that could have happend to my training.

boy does this guy know about bodybuilding, he's like a walking talking encyclopedia of nutrition and training, it was such a suprise as he does'nt work with a lot of bodybuilders and works at such a everyday people-type gym.

Extremely professional with a no non sense attitude, yet very friendly and funny. With a wealth of knowledge. This guy walks the walk and practices what he preaches, got an amazing physique and get this he's never competed!!

My body has transformed in the last year after 10 years of training and i've learnt a lot in the process, he even got me ready for my 1st bodybuilding comp last year and spent a lot of extra time with me to prepare me for the show and he didnt charge me for any of that extra time. He told me once you show me you're serious and got your head in the right place he'll go the extra mile for me with pleasure.

I cant say enough good things about this guy, it just goes to show there are some hidden gems out there and that a real good p.t is worth every dime, oh and this guy happens to be a member of this site!

Sounds like a great trainer 100 - who was it?

[Optimass]

i would rather hire a prostitute than hire a PT for their services :pfft:

PT's are unnecessary - often I find they know less about bodybuilding than most

That's no disrespect to the PT's on this site

2c

Body building is not an equitable focus for "most" PTs - knowledge of BBing is unessesary to be successful in the industry. (It does have its advantages sometimes though).

I had a trainer who would massage me after a session. He managed to massage my inner thigh and below my breasts. I told the head trainer and needless to say he doesn't work there anymore.

I have had female clients that have purposely lifted their tops up too high for a bfat / stripped off completely for exams ... tried to massage me!

A bad PT is a waste of your time and money, and unfortunately there are more of these than there should be. Believe me, I'm the main one complaining about it, so much that I hate calling myself a PT because of all the bad stereotypes it draws up.

Amen Pman. :nod: But then the idiots kept my business growing year on year.

It's really important to understand that every trainer has their own routine. I think clients should move around a bit, to get a focus in different styles. I personally think db press off a swiss ball is a bit wanky when there is often a good bench waiting to be used accross the room. In the last decade, so many systems have come out that have dilluted the basics. My clients got/(get) great results and are prepared to pay well. I never write the program down just the weekly routine - they turn up and say they want to train lower body and I smash them until they ask for mercy and then I smash them again. If your trainer chargers an hourly fee, and you are not in someway challenged beyond your comfortzone during the workout ... ask for you money back because he/she isn't serious about you or your goals.

If you wake up 3 days later with good pain in the region you trained keep going back.

I also think it's amusing that people on internet forums can make generalised comments about qualified practisioners when they have absolutely no qualification at all. (Not directed at any non qualified, muscle and fitness reading, forum members .... just my 2c)

[BarBrother]

i would rather hire a prostitute than hire a PT for their services :pfft:

PT's are unnecessary - often I find they know less about bodybuilding than most

That's no disrespect to the PT's on this site

2c

Body building is not an equitable focus for "most" PTs - knowledge of BBing is unessesary to be successful in the industry. (It does have its advantages sometimes though).

I had a trainer who would massage me after a session. He managed to massage my inner thigh and below my breasts. I told the head trainer and needless to say he doesn't work there anymore.

I have had female clients that have purposely lifted their tops up too high for a bfat / stripped off completely for exams ... tried to massage me!

A bad PT is a waste of your time and money, and unfortunately there are more of these than there should be. Believe me, I'm the main one complaining about it, so much that I hate calling myself a PT because of all the bad stereotypes it draws up.

Amen Pman. :nod: But then the idiots kept my business growing year on year.

It's really important to understand that every trainer has their own routine. I think clients should move around a bit, to get a focus in different styles. I personally think db press off a swiss ball is a bit wanky when there is often a good bench waiting to be used accross the room. In the last decade, so many systems have come out that have dilluted the basics. My clients got/(get) great results and are prepared to pay well. I never write the program down just the weekly routine - they turn up and say they want to train lower body and I smash them until they ask for mercy and then I smash them again. If your trainer chargers an hourly fee, and you are not in someway challenged beyond your comfortzone during the workout ... ask for you money back because he/she isn't serious about you or your goals.

If you wake up 3 days later with good pain in the region you trained keep going back.

I also think it's amusing that people on internet forums can make generalised comments about qualified practisioners when they have absolutely no qualification at all. (Not directed at any non qualified, muscle and fitness reading, forum members .... just my 2c)

People are very quick to bang on PTs, and tbh for the most part it is justified. Bt there definitley are a few that are worth what they charge. im a PT myself and am sometimes so frustrated by talking to other PTs that I sometimes think whats the point? Its hard enuf teaching novices the correct principles on what/how and sometimes why to train without other Fukwit PTs un doing all your hard work, just to reassure you we are not all fuckwit, perveted know-it-alls :nod:

[ParnellPanther]

I worked in a gym for a year with no quals, had nice under the table pt bizo set up on the side. all my clients went home well exhausted, the majority of them arent bodybuilders and dont want to be, most just need motivation and someone to piss in their ear about how well theyre doing.

if your looking at a long term thing with a pt, then shop around so to speak. only fools rush in. picking the first one you see or because his biz card has all this phd bullshit on it aint the way to go about it. most good ones will have a complimentary session for you to try before you commit.

bita common sense please.

thanks,

hope ur well...

[Yeah-Buddy]

most good ones will have a complimentary session for you to try before you commit

I'd disagree with this.. Im a pt and I'm booked out all the time. If Im willing to take on another client Im not doing it for free. A good PT will have a waiting list of people wanting their services because they are impressed by what they see you doing with their clients, good word of mouth around the gym and an overall professional attitude about the services they provide.

[Jigga]

My first PT was a hot blonde in her late 30s who always wore licra bottoms. She gave me some cool ab exercises and some decent wank bank material. That's about it.

If you're a natural athlete I would get a PT once at the start (normally first sesh free) and then do a decent amount of research or hook up with another experienced trainer. Massive waste of money IMHO unless you are reeeeeeetard at lifting of weights.

[Optimass]

If you're a natural athlete I would get a PT once at the start (normally first sesh free) and then do a decent amount of research or hook up with another experienced trainer. Massive waste of money IMHO unless you are reeeeeeetard at lifting of weights.

Whats the distinction in being natural? ...

Did you know that MikeD paid Dave Polumbo to run his pro debut schedule :shock: ... (assume he paid). Money well spent IMHO. Even the best PTs/Body Builders still look to PTs. It's always good at any level in sport to get a "qualified" opinion.

[Jigga]

Whats the distinction in being natural? ...

Not natural as in not juicing - a natural athlete as in someone who is naturally coordinated/good at sports etc.

If you have a job and money and $75/hr or whatever is reasonable to you then sure.

[100]

I tell you about my experience with P.T's, i have been training for more than 10 years so im not a rank beginner, and know more about training than most so called trainers out there, over the years i tried a few p.t's here and there and was always disapointed as it was obvious they had less experience than myself.

However last year i joined a new Gym in Albany, a quiet non-bodybuilding type of gym with regular folks as members, there was a few trainers there and one realy stood out from day 1, he had an awesom physique, i was like thats what i wanna look like!! He had/has a lot of clients but all non-bodybuilder types, after umming and arrring for a while i decieded to aproach him and see what he was like and i tell you, the rest is history, it was the best thing that could have happend to my training.

boy does this guy know about bodybuilding, he's like a walking talking encyclopedia of nutrition and training, it was such a suprise as he does'nt work with a lot of bodybuilders and works at such a everyday people-type gym.

Extremely professional with a no non sense attitude, yet very friendly and funny. With a wealth of knowledge. This guy walks the walk and practices what he preaches, got an amazing physique and get this he's never competed!!

My body has transformed in the last year after 10 years of training and i've learnt a lot in the process, he even got me ready for my 1st bodybuilding comp last year and spent a lot of extra time with me to prepare me for the show and he didnt charge me for any of that extra time. He told me once you show me you're serious and got your head in the right place he'll go the extra mile for me with pleasure.

I cant say enough good things about this guy, it just goes to show there are some hidden gems out there and that a real good p.t is worth every dime, oh and this guy happens to be a member of this site!

Sounds like a great trainer 100 - who was it?

Bobsta

[Elite121]

I try to come at it from a holistic angle. Weight training is a big part of the process, but there's a whole lot more that goes into training a person. I think a lot of PTs come in from a strength or BBing background and think that training clients = have them do my workout, and that's a sure-fire way to muck it up.

With everybody I see, I have a process. I do a comprehensive warmup with dynamic stretches, foam rolling, and corrective work before the main session. The session itself varies, but unless the person is hurt, they always get the intro to squats, benching, (military) pressing, and deadlifts, and my programming reflects that.

I generally try to round out the main workouts with fun stuff, whether it's pump 'n tone beach work or strongman-type conditioning work. Then finish up with warmdown work similar to the warmup, with more emphasis on foam rolling and static stretching.

And yeah, I give nutrition info to anybody that wants or needs it, along with any outside restoration/regeneration work they might benefit from between workouts. You have to at least try to cover those bases, since you might not get to see the person as often as you'd like.

Ultimately you're not there to put them on a boring circuit of machines, or a body-part split workout right out of the magazines, while you spot half their reps. Being a trainer is about much more than just putting together a program and counting reps. I mean, you can do it that way I guess, but you'll end up with a string of disappointed clients and people bitching about you in an Internet thread

I Like your thought process, I thought I was the only PT that prescribed foam rolling, corrective work and dynamic mobility . Have you seen Eric cressey's Asess and Correct dvd and manual..really good stuff have used it a fair bit allready.From a hollisticpoint of view I also get some of my clients to keep a sleep diary...amazing what good quality sleep does for a persons health and physique.

[cantygirl]

Alot of our trainers use foam rolling as well. Talking about dodgy trainers, can't stand seeing trainers chewing gum with their mouths open, very unprofessional.

[haakuturi]

Alot of our trainers use foam rolling as well. Talking about dodgy trainers, can't stand seeing trainers chewing gum with their mouths open, very unprofessional.

Offtopic but;

It bugs me when Contact Centre staff do this as well (I work in Training for a Contact Centre! ;-) )

[d_man]

Well starting to get my PTing business up and running now, Kinda disapointed still no dodgy stories to tell yet, well there was that one mass orgy last week :pfft: man that was a work out (hard training) lol :twisted:

[haakuturi]

Well starting to get my PTing business up and running now, Kinda disapointed still no dodgy stories to tell yet, well there was that one mass orgy last week :pfft: man that was a work out (hard training) lol :twisted:

pics/vids or it's not true!

[Maximus]

It always makes me smile to see trainers teaching clients basic boxing moves badly and watching them stutter around like spastics hitting the pads afterwards. Great for cardio but useless for anything else.

If you are not qualified (whether paper or experience) to train in something, don't bother.