1. Tell us why Did You Decide To Become A Personal Trainer?

First of all I like to help people and I like to motivate people. And also my dad has diabetes and I would like to help people like my dad who have diabetes and struggle with their health and get them to a place of optimum health and fitness.

2. Please explain what Would You Do If A Client Is Injured During A Workout At The Gym?

Such situations rarely occur since I am very vigilant and guide the clients thoroughly as they use the gym equipment. However if it does happen, I am CPR certified and fully capable of providing first aid and calling an ambulance if needed.

3. Have You Ever Helped Train A Friend? How Did That Work Out as Fitness Analyst?

I did help a lot of friends to train well if you have a look at almost all my high school friends everyone is ripped or big or even competing in bodybuilding shows because they were inspired by me..I was always there for all my friends either with a fitness program or being there trainer.

4. Tell us about An Experience You've Had Dealing With An Unhappy Customer?

I have dealt with unhappy customers on number of times. I work in sales so as you can imagine I get a lot of complaints but generally I listen to them and try come up with a solution that suits them and myself. If I cant handle the problem I refer them to my boss.

5. What is baseline activity?

Baseline activities are similar to ADLs being of a light-intensity and mainly consisting of the activities of daily life. If an individual does no other activity than that classed as baseline activity, they are considered to be inactive in fitness terms.

6. What is circuit training?

A series of exercise stations of aerobic and strength training, with relatively brief rest intervals between each station. The number of stations may range from 6 to 10. Circuit training is an excellent way to improve mobility, strength and stamina.

7. What is EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption)?

Your body needs more oxygen after a workout in order to restore the oxygen stores in the blood and tissues, and to meet the still elevated heart rate's oxygen requirements. EPOC is the reason your breathing rate remains heavy for a few minutes after finishing a workout.

8. What is karvonen formula?

A method used to calculate target heart rate, which factors resting heart rate into the equation, and is a good indicator of an individual's state of fitness. The formula is: Target Heart Rate = ((max HR − resting HR) × %Intensity) + resting HR, where HR = heart rate.

9. What is Metabolic Equivalents (MET)s?

Metabolic Equivalents (MET)s is a physiological measure expressing the energy it takes to complete physical activities. It is frequently used as a measure of intensity on cardiovascular machines (treadmills e.g., stationary bikes e.g., Group Cycle, etc.). Some types of physical activities are assigned MET values, with the higher the number meaning the more intense the activity.

10. What is Rate of perceived exertion (RPE)?

The RPE is a scale is used to measure the intensity of an individual's exercise by asking them to rate how they feel (both physically and mentally) in relation to exercise fatigue on a scale of 6-20 (original scale) or 0 -10 (modified scale). On the 0-10 scale 1 is least and 10 is most.

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11. Tell us what nutrition education have you received?

Just as you would sell your services to new clients, sell your interviewer on your knowledge of nutrition. Give them confidence that you could help clients change their eating habits by explaining the pros and cons of different foods, assisting them with meal planning, lowering sugar intake and consumption of processed foods. If you received a formal education in nutrition in college or through your fitness certification, highlight a few concepts that you have found most helpful for your clients.

12. Tell me what Do You Do For A Job as Fitness Analyst?

I'm a personal trainer and a fitness instructor so I'm basically paid to be the giant pain in the ass who gets people out of bed and exercising every day.

13. Tell us how Do You Develop Rapport With Clients?

Establishing rapport with a client is paramount to keeping them coming back. To prepare for this important question, review the fitness trainer materials you used when you obtained certification, so the basic tenets of client rapport are fresh in your mind. That includes taking time to learn the client's likes and dislikes and maintaining good communication, reminds the American Council on Exercise.

14. Tell us how Do You Keep An Aerobics Group Motivated Throughout The Exercise?

I would use good music, keep entusiastic, make the class enjoyable by keeping it fresh and challenging the clients.

15. What is agonist muscle?

A muscle which is the prime mover in a joint movement. For example, during bicep curls, the bicep is the agonist muscle that flexes the elbow joint.

16. What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Measure of the relationship between height and weight; calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in centimetres squared. The BMI gives an indication of total body fat content. A high BMI scores usually indicating higher levels of body fat. BMI is often used as a general population measure to determine the level of health risk associated with obesity. However, in certain populations BMI can be inaccurate as a measure of body fatness, for example large and muscular, though lean, athletes may score high BMI levels, which incorrectly rates them as obese.

17. What is cross-training?

Cross-training involves using another sport or activity to improve your fitness for your main sport. For example using long distance running to build up endurance for tennis.

18. What is fat-free mass?

The combined mass of the body of everything that is not fat (e.g., muscle, bone, skin and organs).

19. Tell us what are your thoughts on a vegan lifestyle? Do you support it or think it is overrated?

The vegan lifestyle is great for some individuals. I have had clients achieve excellent results by cutting out meat and dairy. I also know that for those who tend towards anemia may need to get their protein from other sources like eggs or cheese. I don't think being vegan is overrated, but I do think it's important to consider someone's health history before recommending any restrictive diet.

20. Can you tell me do You Have Any Relevant Certifications?

I am an ACE and AFAA certified gym and fitness trainer.

22. Tell me, As You Know This Job Is About Getting Clients, Getting Referrals, And Making Sales, How Will You Perform With This Pressure?

Well my only goal is to make your gym reach the top... Having a good communication skill with clients will indeed increase the gym sales because explaining someone about something will do attract them.

23. What is body composition?

The make up of the body in terms of the amount of fat versus lean muscle tissue.

24. What is concentric muscle action?

Force produced while the muscle is shortening in length.

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25. What is isometric exercise?

Any activity in which the muscles are contracted but no joint movement is involved. For example, contracting your buttocks, as in butt clenches.