I’ve always made physical fitness a big part of my life.
Since I was a little kid, I’ve been involved with all different types of sports.
As I got older, I got interested in all aspects of training. In college, I studied sports science, sports medicine and took every available sports and training related class. After I graduated, I tried to find a job with a professional sports team and found that the field is extremely competitive. Even trying to get an entry level job was impossible. I finally ended up working at one of the bigger gyms that is part of a nationwide chain. I liked that the gym offered every imaginable type of equipment, class and amenity. I didn’t like that there were so many people and no opportunity for one-on-one assistance. I saw a rapid turnover rate of clientele and realized that people were getting discouraged and quitting. Left to workout on their own, many of our clients lacked motivation. Some felt intimidated by so much equipment or unsure of how to go about a proper workout. When I first decided I wanted to be a personal trainer, I assumed the transition would be fairly easy. I needed to get a few more certifications, which I completed quickly. However, without my own location, I needed to work through one of the bigger gyms. Despite my experience, I struggled to get hired. I was once again fighting for a position in a very demanding field. Once I’d gotten hired, I still wasn’t free to handle my clients in my own way. I also had very few clients. The next step was opening my own gym. This was a huge investment but has fortunately proven successful.