Being a Personal Trainer - advice?

[captain jack]

Hi,

My wife is embarking on a course to become a personal trainer - the course seems very extensive (and medical!) so no issues with that!

She has spoken to various trainers at the gym we attend and that has helped her make the decision to go down this route. I was just wondering if any PH'ers had also become personal trainers and if they had any advice on both the lifestyle and more importantly the business side - what worked/what didn't?

Thanks in advance!

[captain jack]

Thanks for all the comments, they are all very useful. She's very determined and practical about this and has already previously considered many of the points raised.

She participates in several sports so will certainly be using this as an 'in' and a marketing tool.

I've been quite surprised at how in depth the anatomy aspect of the Level 3 course is - like a medical journal! Hopefully it will stand her in good stead and in time she'll become one of those that makes a sufficient living at it and is happy in her work.

Thanks again!