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Let Me Tell You What Being a Personal Trainer Is Really Like

Let Me Tell You What Being a Personal Trainer Is Really Like

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From the outside, personal training looks like flexible hours and working out all day.The reality is very different.

In this episode, I break down what the life of a personal trainer actually looks like — especially in the early years — including:

  • Why trainers work when everyone else is off

  • The pay reality inside big box gyms

  • The energy cost of “bringing motivation” all day

  • Why independence isn’t automatically easier

  • Why passion alone doesn’t sustain a career in fitness

This episode is for:

  • Anyone who’s ever said, “You must love your job — you just work out all day
    • Anyone considering becoming a personal trainer
    • Anyone curious about what really goes into making fitness a career


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    Where to find me or work with me:

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IronStrongFitness.net⁠⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@IronStrongFit ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    My small group strength training schedule in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

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