This video is all about answering the question of which personal trainer certification is best for you if you're just starting out in the fitness industry.

Choosing the right personal trainer certification can be a tough decision, especially if you're new to the field, with many good certification companies out there.

It can be overwhelming to know which to enroll in and what the first steps are to becoming a personal trainer. That's why in this video, I will be discussing everything you need to know to make an informed decision, covering the best certification options, the first steps to becoming a personal trainer and more to help you navigate the process and take the next steps in your personal training career.

As a personal trainer with over a decade of experience, I have been asked this question many times, so in this video I will be sharing my insights and recommendations to help you make the best decision for your career.

I'll be covering topics such as:

Whether or not you actually need a personal trainer certification to start training clients
The difference between some of the most popular personal trainer certifications
Whether or not you should buy a bundle of certifications on a deal or promotion
Paying in full or financing your certification

I'll also be sharing my own experience and qualifications, including being a certified personal trainer, certified strength and conditioning coach, certified functional movement specialist, certified back injury rehabilitation specialist, and certified manual therapist.

Throughout the video, I'll be sharing my thoughts on what certifications I recommend for new personal trainers, as well as what you'll need to enroll in a certification program. I'll also be sharing my own experience with different certification companies and why I don't recommend local personal trainer certifications.

Additionally, I'll be discussing what to expect once you're certified, including Continuing Education Credits (CECs) and CPR certification. I'll also be sharing my tips on how to be a great personal trainer, including the importance of being a continuous learner.

In the end, I'll be giving my final thoughts and recommendations on who I would get certified with if I were starting out in the industry today.

So, if you're thinking about becoming a personal trainer and getting certified, this video will provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision. I don't hold anything back and I give a few recommendations if I were in your shoes, just starting out in the industry.

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Do you really need a PT certification?
01:52 - Insurance
02:23 - Training yourself vs new clients
03:48 - What PT certifications do I recommend?
07:27 - What you'll need to enroll
08:09 - Who I am certified with
10:00 - Why I don't recommend local PT certifications
11:06 - Once you're certified...
11:29 - CECs
12:00 - CPR
12:39 - How to be a great PT
13:28 - Industry bias
13:58 - The #1 rule of PT
14:56 - The #2 rule of PT
15:22 - Traits of a great PT
15:49 - Be a continuous learner
16:30 - Who would I get certified with if I were starting out
17:45 - Final thoughts

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The BEST advice I can give to new personal trainers is this:

- Strength is the 'mother quality'. Focus on strength first with your personal training clients.
- Become an expert at something. Specialize and solve a big problem for a particular niche.
- Education is key. Be a life-long student of the personal training business.
- Perfect your craft in every way. This includes training, sales, and marketing.
- Trust your gut. Don't second-guess yourself.

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