1. Explain 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.
2. Tell me 5 cardiovascular exercises you recommend to your clients?
☛ Running
☛ Swimming
☛ Jump Rope
☛ Stairs
☛ Burpees
☛ Sprints
3. Explain a few essential exercises suitable for almost anyone?
Pushups, chin-ups and crunches work well for almost anyone.
4. Tell me are you more comfortable in group or personal training?
Though I specialize in personal training and enjoy setting individual goals and attaining them more, I work equally well with client groups.
5. Tell me how do you ensure that a fitness program is effective?
Each fitness program is different for different clients and needs to be created specifically for the individual. Along with exercises comes nutrition so I inform my clients of what kind of food intake they should have and suggest supplements too. The amalgamation of all these make for an effective fitness program.
6. Tell us what are your professional qualifications?
A trainer's education may be a certification and coursework from a health organization, degrees in physical education and adult fitness, and any relevant coursework or degree: psychology, biology, etc.
7. Tell me do you do X style of training?
Some fitness centers specialize in certain types of training, such as plyometrics, Pilates or TRX, for example. If you don't already know that style of training, show that you're willing to learn. As a certified trainer, you need to complete a certain number of continuing education credits to keep your credential. So if you don't already know that style of training the employer mentioned, tell her that you're going to pursue training for it during an upcoming continuing education seminar. If you already know that style of training, tell the employer about how you've used it and what successes you've had in using it with clients.
8. Explain me how do you handle X medical issue?
If the fitness center caters to people with special medical conditions or an aging population -- as many do -- you'll need to be well-versed in how to handle special circumstances. If you're aware of how to handle the medical condition the employer has mentioned, outline the steps you'd take to ensure the client can exercise safely, including using props or modifying the program, for example.
If you don't remember how to handle that particular situation, don't make something up. Tell the employer that you'd use your exercise science books and consult other trainers for guidance and that you'd be sure to gather all the necessary information before starting to train the client.
9. Explain me what do you like about your job?
Getting to meet new and interesting people and helping them to change their lives. Some of my clients are now friends and some have lost – and kept off – an incredible amount of weight. As everyone's getting bigger and less fit, it's important we all stay aware of our own bodies.
10. Explain some examples of how you might collaborate with other teachers in the school?
PE should never be taught in isolation! I like to talk to classroom teachers to find out what their students are interested in, which students especially need a chance to take on leadership roles or get energy out, and what they are studying in class. I can teach sports and games from different periods in history to go along with a social studies curriculum, and I can incorporate counting, measurement and other math concepts into my instruction. I start by listening to what other teachers hope to get out of our collaborative relationship, and I move on from there.
11. Tell me what does a typical working day involve?
There's no typical day but whatever happens I'm up early getting myself in the zone. I try to spend time with my clients, getting to know them a bit so a day can involve anything from exercising full out all day to sitting down and having a smoothie while looking at exercise plans.
12. Tell me what's your sales record like?
Gym and fitness center owners are often concerned with making sales and keeping clients coming back to continue making gym fees -- so they'll naturally be concerned about your sales skills and your ability to retain clients. To answer this question, talk about the methods you use to get clients excited about training, and how you work to keep them motivated.
13. Tell me what qualifications make you the best person for the job?
Once again, the research you did into the company will be a big help here. Identify a few of the key qualifications, skills or personality traits the employer is looking for, and mention any of them that you possess.
14. Explain me what makes you a good personal trainer?
Personal trainers combine sports and health expertise with the ability to analyze a person's potential, and they arrange programs for optimal results. They have charisma and developed communication skills; part of their job is to explain and motivate clients. They beam health, fitness, and joy of physical exercise.
It is true that people are intelligent enough to be able to use gym machinery. However, it is a gym instructor's duty to train them anyway so that they are also aware of the potential hazards of the machine that they are using.
16. Tell me what works best in motivating an aerobics group?
In my experience upbeat music and weight loss competitions are two things that really motivate an aerobics group.
17. Tell me what are your favorite machines for cardiovascular exercises?
My personal favorites are the elliptical, stationery bike and treadmill. These three equipments are most commonly used and most enjoyed by clients in addition to being the most effective ones.
18. Explain me are you CPR certified? Tell me about your other certifications?
Yes CPR was part of my BTEC course. I have been given a certificate but you can affirm with my old college.
19. What do you know about our Gym?
Yes, many a time. Working within the gaa organisation I have to talk to strangers. The last time I walked up to a stranger was only a couple of days ago at a match I had organised and I had to walk up to the another team manager and we just then had a general conversation.
20. Explain me about your customer service experience?
I worked as a cashier before,,and in my job i encounter different kinds of people,,when it comes to customer service,, you should make sure that your client will be satisfied for your assistance. A good customer service is giving the customer's need and assist them beyong the miles...
21. Explain me what are your personal fitness goals?
Yes, I am starting to test for fire departments and the physical aspect of the testing is proving to be more difficult then I thought. I am working on increasing my endurance as well as increasing muscle mass, especially in my upper body.
I try to find out is it a injury via doctor note or just delayed onset muscle soreness from the last session as I do not wish clients to get injured and if so I would ask how it happened and would best change the workout session to a lower level and work around the injury.
23. Tell me do you have any knowledge regarding nutrition?
I am a graduate in nutrition and understand the usefulness of various food groups and their interaction very well.
24. Tell us how do you handle the marketing side of a gym instructor's work?
The marketing side is very important if you want more people to join your gym. Since financial benefit is one of the most important parts of running a gym, one has to develop clientele. I make sure that I keep gym information updated on social media websites and always have a one-on-one with my clients which usually ends up in word of mouth referrals.
25. Tell me what do you think is the relevance of a personal trainer in today's world?
Our world is extremely aware of health and fitness. If before it was enough to do calisthenics in front of the TV, today more and more people realize the benefits of having a personal trainer who can really help you to reach the best of your abilities.
