Here's the deal. I am longing to find my way into the personal training world. I am really searching for what is next for me . I am ready for change of lifestyle in the form of ... (dare I say job?) well ...of something to fill my time, help me feel like I am doing something constructive with myself while helping others and maybe earning a little money all in the process.
My desire is to open myself up to people much like my prior self. To show them it is doable and achievable. To train them through example and been there advice. Not just stand there barking orders but be right there along with them even participating if that helps the client feel more comfortable.
I'd love to have someone or a couple of people to basically do a C25K with. To coach/support them along the way all the way till an actual 5K event. Completing your first 5k is such a thrill for those of us who at one time would get short of breath walking the mall!
Offering my support with not just exercise but nutrition and sharing my own struggles I faced along my journey.
I am looking into personal training certification classes which is such a scary step for me. I am not looking to get rich but some compensation would be needed to help my cover my childcare expenses ,gas, and so on.
The 24 hour gym close to my house has already approached me about possibly training there. It's a set rate to train there every trainer has the same fees , the gym gets small a portion of the training fee . They don't have a female trainer currently. Major drawback is when you are training you are working for the gym so you are obligated to assist anyone in the gym who needs it. I think this short changes the person paying for training. I have seen the other trainers just stick people on a treadmill or bike and leave them just to deal with someone questions . I'm not a fan of this at all.
What I am asking from you guys is what do you think. Is this something you would be interested in for yourself? Do you have any ideas how I could full fill this weird head space I am in? I haven't earn any sort of living in 14 years and it would be nice to see some sort of income I can say I worked for. I don't need this to feed my family but I am ready to do something else with some of my time.
Thanks for any input, you guys ROCK!