Image Fitness Training + NEFPC- anyone heard about these guys?

Colibri

Thanks to paulbyrne99 in my other thread for linking me to the site.

http://www.imageft.ie/ is their website. They seem to be doing a 20 week evening/weekend course in October.

€2400 for Gym Instruction + Studio instruction + Personal Training Certificate NEFPC courses. Free workshops too in:

Kettle Bells
Strong Man Training
Bootcamp
Boxercise
Sports Specific
Yogalates (Certified)
Pole Dancing



What do you guys think? I want to start in the industry as a PT/gym instructor and work as a part time on my own hopefully down the road. What do you guys think?

Jarren

http://www.nightcourses.com/search.html?query=fitness&strict=no&timescale=night

More options:)

Colibri

Jarren wrote: »

http://www.nightcourses.com/search.html?query=fitness&strict=no&timescale=night

More options:)

Is that in other words, supposed to mean to stay away from the guys :P ?

gymfreak

Hey,

Firstly, just want to point out that I have ABSOLUTELY no qualifications in the industry so take what I say with a pinch of salt . I have been doing a lot of my own research lately into courses available (more for personal development/interest rather than career change) and TBH it seems that most of these 'starting out' courses are of a muchness. In that you do the course to get a basic level and to be able to be insured, get a job etc and it's actually AFTER the course that you truely start learning. That it's up to you after you do the course to continue with your own professional development and then of course the more experience you have with training people, the more you'll learn.

With regards to imagefit it appears to be on the same level as most of the other courses. I do know the two company directors and 2 of their other instructors from various gyms I've trained in and from classes that I've attended and they were all really sound, interested and motivated people but having not done the course I have absolutely no idea what the level of instruction is like.

Personally, when I look at these courses and those of a similar set up and nature I would just take location, price and times into account before choosing.

Colibri

gymfreak wrote: »

Hey,

Firstly, just want to point out that I have ABSOLUTELY no qualifications in the industry so take what I say with a pinch of salt . I have been doing a lot of my own research lately into courses available (more for personal development/interest rather than career change) and TBH it seems that most of these 'starting out' courses are of a muchness. In that you do the course to get a basic level and to be able to be insured, get a job etc and it's actually AFTER the course that you truely start learning. That it's up to you after you do the course to continue with your own professional development and then of course the more experience you have with training people, the more you'll learn.

With regards to imagefit it appears to be on the same level as most of the other courses. I do know the two company directors and 2 of their other instructors from various gyms I've trained in and from classes that I've attended and they were all really sound, interested and motivated people but having not done the course I have absolutely no idea what the level of instruction is like.

Personally, when I look at these courses and those of a similar set up and nature I would just take location, price and times into account before choosing.

I agree with the starting out courses. I fully intend to read on and get more qualifications after the course, this will be my 'foot in the door' so to speak

I had a chat with the course coordinator and she's very nice, and the fact that you said other instructors were sound too adds to its attractiveness for me :P

Location, times are no problem. Pricing is the only worry but if I can make it work, then it'll be fine for me

The Davestator

Ive been recruiting gym staff for a number of years and agree that the initial qualification is a foot in the door. The main thing that's lacking in most applicants is the inability to teach any classes. You may not be interested in teaching classes, but it's part and parcel of working in a lot of clubs.

You also need to look the part as no one wants fat trainer!

Colibri

The Davestator wrote: »

Ive been recruiting gym staff for a number of years and agree that the initial qualification is a foot in the door. The main thing that's lacking in most applicants is the inability to teach any classes. You may not be interested in teaching classes, but it's part and parcel of working in a lot of clubs.

You also need to look the part as no one wants fat trainer!

I ain't fat anyways hehe

The course has group instruction modules which'll definitely help

Orla K

Jarren wrote: »

http://www.nightcourses.com/search.html?query=fitness&strict=no&timescale=night

More options:)

I've just realised that my town has a fitness course:eek: This town normally has f all going on and I've walked by this place loads of times and never noticed it!

JJayoo

You also need to look the part as no one wants fat trainer!

Oh...:(

thehamo

I've been thinkin abt doing this course my self. It's something I've always wanted to do but I went down a different path instead. I wouldn't be making a career change at this stage, I like my job and it's secure, but I'm also lucky to have a lot of time off to play around with. Even if I could work part time in a gym or teach bootcamp classes. As has been mentioned, it's just a foot in the door, Id really like to get into strength and conditioning side of things but id like to have a solid foundation underneath before I did. Problem is, can I justify the money?

billyhead

thehamo wrote: »

I've been thinkin abt doing this course my self. It's something I've always wanted to do but I went down a different path instead. I wouldn't be making a career change at this stage, I like my job and it's secure, but I'm also lucky to have a lot of time off to play around with. Even if I could work part time in a gym or teach bootcamp classes. As has been mentioned, it's just a foot in the door, Id really like to get into strength and conditioning side of things but id like to have a solid foundation underneath before I did. Problem is, can I justify the money?

I am in the same bith but was thinking of doing a course like this part time. I work full time and would love to work in a gym etc in the evenings and weekends. Would it be a silly move?

Tigger

I'm gonna be a pole dancer instructer

i don't know what my carear guidance teacher was on telling me to be a chemist !

fac

Some more fitness training options - http://www.fitnesstraining.ie

irishrugbyprop

i done this course with these guys(imageft.ie) and they were brill...i was an electrician and of course found myself unemployed(like every other electrician in the country):):)i didnt no much bout this field of work but decided to give it a go and it was the best decision i ever made,they have so many contacts in the industry and the day i finished my course i had a new job and im still here now making good money

jayjaynomad

hey i just seen you completed the nefpc course,does it take long to get your certificates and do they help you out if your looking for a job im a sparks aswell lol. and you would defo recommend it,cheers mate..

blah88

Has anyone done/ know anyone who has done the Level 2 Gym Instructor course at the Leisure Industry Academy? It says that you can do it 6 weeks part time or 1 week full time and afterwards you are certified to work in a health and fitness club. This seems almost too good to be true. Is there any catch? I want to apply for the MSc in Sports Performance in Limerick this January and given that I have no degree in that area, I think working in a gym would help my chances of getting in.

chinaplate

hey just wondering did any of ye do their course and how was it

AMT

One of the instructors is my trainer and I know a second instructor from around the gym scene who I'd consider to be at the highest level in his particular discipline.

Both of them are old school atheletes who work with people out to train for fitness contests, sports and competition. Seem to do it because they are genuinely passionate about training people which is what I value in a trainer.

Most PTs make their bread and butter off selling sex appeal to insecure women who's husbands no longer pay attention to them and most 'gym instructors' are kids who will work for minimum wage rather than fold clothes or have to sit behind a desk. That's just the state of the fitness industry 95% of the clients want quick and easy answers not to be pushed to work hard...