Personal trainers...not letting me train someone...opinions

[MattyFSU]

my fellow gym rats....

i have been training for 12 years now and started in a hardcore gym. i was taught by many old school body builders about diet, supps, and even gym code or ( etiquette ). i was also a personal trainer for about 3 years so i know what that world is like as well.

with that all being said i was in the gym last night training a project girl
( for those who dont know what that is, its when you are dating someone and they have the potential to look smoking hot if they just lose about 10 to 12 pounds )
we were there about 8:00 last night so we were to not bother anyone. so i take her thru a grueling work for about 45 minutes and was interupted twice by some jerk off personal trainer who thinks just because he works at a gym he knows all. once was to tell me that what she was doing was wrong for her and the second time was to tell that i am not allowed to train anyone in there gym only the personal trainers were allowed to!!!

guys i couldnt believe my ears!!!! this was the first time in this gym which happens to be where she works out and i could have swore i paid to be in that gym and to do whatever i wanted same with her.

thank god the last interuption came at the end......so i exchanged some "choice" words with some of the trainers and we left.

HAS THIS HAPPEN TO ANYONE HERE.......OR ANYTHING LIKE THIS!!!!

 

[PHIL HERNON]

HONESTLY

my fellow gym rats....

i have been training for 12 years now and started in a hardcore gym. i was taught by many old school body builders about diet, supps, and even gym code or ( etiquette ). i was also a personal trainer for about 3 years so i know what that world is like as well.

with that all being said i was in the gym last night training a project girl
( for those who dont know what that is, its when you are dating someone and they have the potential to look smoking hot if they just lose about 10 to 12 pounds )
we were there about 8:00 last night so we were to not bother anyone. so i take her thru a grueling work for about 45 minutes and was interupted twice by some jerk off personal trainer who thinks just because he works at a gym he knows all. once was to tell me that what she was doing was wrong for her and the second time was to tell that i am not allowed to train anyone in there gym only the personal trainers were allowed to!!!

guys i couldnt believe my ears!!!! this was the first time in this gym which happens to be where she works out and i could have swore i paid to be in that gym and to do whatever i wanted same with her.

thank god the last interuption came at the end......so i exchanged some "choice" words with some of the trainers and we left.

HAS THIS HAPPEN TO ANYONE HERE.......OR ANYTHING LIKE THIS!!!!

THE TRAINERS PROBABLY PAY A FEE TO TRAIN PEOPLE THERE........THATS WHY THEY RESENT YOU DOING IT FOR FREE. ITS YOUR GF THOUGH, SO WHO CARES.

 

[Big Bapper]

I use to train in a gym just like that and the trainers were on set wage. I find it strange as Phil said I would understand if they were looseing out. They would try and have full blown converitions with you during your workout talking about the latest routine in men health or some shit. I would try to find a more hardcore gym if I were you.

my fellow gym rats....

i have been training for 12 years now and started in a hardcore gym. i was taught by many old school body builders about diet, supps, and even gym code or ( etiquette ). i was also a personal trainer for about 3 years so i know what that world is like as well.

with that all being said i was in the gym last night training a project girl
( for those who dont know what that is, its when you are dating someone and they have the potential to look smoking hot if they just lose about 10 to 12 pounds )
we were there about 8:00 last night so we were to not bother anyone. so i take her thru a grueling work for about 45 minutes and was interupted twice by some jerk off personal trainer who thinks just because he works at a gym he knows all. once was to tell me that what she was doing was wrong for her and the second time was to tell that i am not allowed to train anyone in there gym only the personal trainers were allowed to!!!

guys i couldnt believe my ears!!!! this was the first time in this gym which happens to be where she works out and i could have swore i paid to be in that gym and to do whatever i wanted same with her.

thank god the last interuption came at the end......so i exchanged some "choice" words with some of the trainers and we left.

HAS THIS HAPPEN TO ANYONE HERE.......OR ANYTHING LIKE THIS!!!!

 

[jfunk316]

my fellow gym rats....

i have been training for 12 years now and started in a hardcore gym. i was taught by many old school body builders about diet, supps, and even gym code or ( etiquette ). i was also a personal trainer for about 3 years so i know what that world is like as well.

with that all being said i was in the gym last night training a project girl
( for those who dont know what that is, its when you are dating someone and they have the potential to look smoking hot if they just lose about 10 to 12 pounds )
we were there about 8:00 last night so we were to not bother anyone. so i take her thru a grueling work for about 45 minutes and was interupted twice by some jerk off personal trainer who thinks just because he works at a gym he knows all. once was to tell me that what she was doing was wrong for her and the second time was to tell that i am not allowed to train anyone in there gym only the personal trainers were allowed to!!!

guys i couldnt believe my ears!!!! this was the first time in this gym which happens to be where she works out and i could have swore i paid to be in that gym and to do whatever i wanted same with her.

thank god the last interuption came at the end......so i exchanged some "choice" words with some of the trainers and we left.

HAS THIS HAPPEN TO ANYONE HERE.......OR ANYTHING LIKE THIS!!!!

It's like that in my gym also... The trainers are contracted out DFM and only they are allowed to "train" someone in the gym. You are allowed to workout with a partner, etc... but if they see you just "training" someone they can actually through you out of the gym. I guess it's to keep people from coming in and undercutting their prices while using the gym. However, if you just in there with your gf and not inside the gym training other people for profit they should just mind their own business and leave you alone.

 

[oldfella]

All three of us here (Phil BB and myself) own gyms.

You are training your GF, period, end of conversation. You should, with respect explain that to these dickheads and tell them to politlely mind their own biz from now on. If another word is said go straight to the owner and lodge a complaint. How many other buddies in there are training each other/with each other? How many other couples are training together. DO NOT lose your cool and remain professional about it. DO not talk to the triainers anymore and take it straight over their simple minds.

I have no problems with mates training each other. But if abohter trainer was training others in my gym and being paid for it, yes I am going to want a cut! I am the one paying the bills here and for another trainer to earn money from my expense is not on! But this is not the case with you. SO professionally tell them to FUCK OFF!

 

[Mr.G]

If it was your first time there I can see how this might come up. They probably spotted her out a while ago as a potential client & all of a sudden you show up & step on there feet. I have been a trainer & had to deal with some suspects. I love when my girl goes to the gym & some trainer with all his bands tries to move in.

 

[blackhole2]

Go to the manager.
Tell him she is your gf and you are certified
Tell to the shithead to talk to the manager.

 

[MattyFSU]

Thanks everyone else for reponding. esp phil, big bapper and old fella because i know you guys own your own gyms and i really wanted to hear what you guys had to say.

like i said before ive been a trainer so i know what its like to be somewhat cut off from prospects but that clearly was not the case here. thanks for the advice about going over there pee sized heads and going straight to the owner. i will be doing that in the future if this ever happens again.

DAMN IT i love this board!!!

oh yeah bb......we are going to go to my gym from here on out!!!

 

[SABAGOY]

If you were training someone who was paying you then i wouldn't think thats right but like everyone has said its your girlfriend! If one of the trainers give you shit again go talk to the manager.

 

[Sesshomaru]

Usually at chain gyms, its ok if youre working out with that person. If youre just training them and not lifting, then that is competition that takes away from the gym's trainers.

It sucks and I dont agree with it, but thats the way it is. If you were lifting, then you can tell the trainer to suck it (or at least tell the mgr that youre working out too and your gf is your lifting partner). If not, then you need to reconsider your actions because it is their place.

 

[lucian]

well..`

if the gym has in house trainers you cannot train someone. however if you are trianing with them its different. its a gym rule at golds. and they enforce it. so you might have to train at the same time as your gf. just do your workout and keep an eye on her and spot her ect. if not its easier to go to another gym.


god bless
lucian

 

[michael arvilla]

At the gym i work at (it's actually owned by IFBB pro Marty Vranicar if any of the "old -timers" know that name lol)

we pay rent every month (as much as some apartments i have lived in)
so as long as it's your g/f or friend your training with (and not just standing there telling them what to do and possibly charging them a fee)
we wouldn't care

you would be surprised tho at the number of people trying to get away with training people for money and not paying the gym rent

(it's def a problem so i can see their concern)

 

[RONJON]

I remember when I used to work at a POS gym and they sent me off to get my trainers certificate...well they would always have me make the other unauthorized trainers leave...it was BS IMO they werent taking any of my business. Its just some places policy.

RONJON

 

[MightyJohn]

Well I would say eitherway weather Your gym contracts out to trainers & charges them a few or has it's own training(LA Shitness, Bally's, NYSC etc.) You are in the wrong 100% eitherway You are on their territory which they either pay for of their company flips the bill for & I was a Regional PT Director for several companies am 100% in favor with the trainer

 

[Wynn]

A project girl eh? So while she is still fat she is not your girlfriend?

 

[Pekkerwood]

Forgive me if I'm missing something here, but, isn't training your wife/gf/project girl/squeeze/Boo/Shawty/Tenderoni a different animal altogether than bringing in a random person to train? I would be offended if the gym asked me not to train my gf.

Also, a case could be made that my regular training partner "trains" me, as he is a two time state champion in the heavyweight division and I certainly follow his lead 80% of the time. I got sick and just got off restriciton, he had surgery, so it will probably be after Christmas b4 we start back again. We often show up to "train" the other guy even if one can't work out that day. Just sort of a committment thing to the whole process.

Perhaps, I'm not looking at this the right way and I am open to other points of view. I was a trainer/manager at the largest club in my city for a couple of years but it was over 25 years ago whle finishing school and my knowledge certainly may not translate today. I do think that is one of the "traps" of experience is that is possible we "know' a lot of things that are not true anymore.

I wish you all the best of luck.

Pekkerwood

 

[Kane]

Forgive me if I'm missing something here, but, isn't training your wife/gf/project girl/squeeze/Boo/Shawty/Tenderoni a different animal altogether than bringing in a random person to train? I would be offended if the gym asked me not to train my gf.

I agree. That's total b.s.

 

[phatkid77]

ask yourself one question.... W.W.A.B.D.

WHAT WOULD ANABOLIC BEAST DO....lmao

phats

 

[oldfella]

Well I would say eitherway weather Your gym contracts out to trainers & charges them a few or has it's own training(LA Shitness, Bally's, NYSC etc.) You are in the wrong 100% eitherway You are on their territory which they either pay for of thier company flips the bill for & I was a Regional PT Director for several companies am 100% in favor with the trainer

So both of these individuals have paid a membership fee to train at "YOUR GYM"! They normally are training together and one day BF decides he is not going to train but go in and assist GF with her training. SO you or one of your trainers goes up to a fully paid member and tells him he is not allowed to do this? The member gets somewhat afronted by this and is not happy. He then pulls his membership, his GF's membership and quite possibly half a dozen others. Yep Sounds like a great policy to me. Remember, it is paying members that pay the bills in the gym, not trainers!!!

Maybe that's why you "WAS" a regional director for those companies!

You need to be flexable and discerning with clients and training. Through observation you will quickly realize what is what and if this is a paid gig by the other person. All you need to do is open your eyes.

 

[oldfella]

Forgive me if I'm missing something here, but, isn't training your wife/gf/project girl/squeeze/Boo/Shawty/Tenderoni a different animal altogether than bringing in a random person to train? I would be offended if the gym asked me not to train my gf.
Also, a case could be made that my regular training partner "trains" me, as he is a two time state champion in the heavyweight division and I certainly follow his lead 80% of the time. I got sick and just got off restriciton, he had surgery, so it will probably be after Christmas b4 we start back again. We often show up to "train" the other guy even if one can't work out that day. Just sort of a committment thing to the whole process.

Perhaps, I'm not looking at this the right way and I am open to other points of view. I was a trainer/manager at the largest club in my city for a couple of years but it was over 25 years ago whle finishing school and my knowledge certainly may not translate today. I do think that is one of the "traps" of experience is that is possible we "know' a lot of things that are not true anymore.

I wish you all the best of luck.

Pekkerwood

Exactly PW. It becomes painfully obvious to the observer if someone is training a friend, GF, squeeze....etc, or a client that is paying them. I have seen this plenty of times and tossed out personal trainers for doing just that. There is a distinct difference in the behaviour of friends, BF/GF and family members as opposed to paying clients. Any trainer or gym owner that cannot recognize this is in the wrong game!