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Personal Fitness Training school in SOCAL.? I have been into fitness for the past 16 years now and am looking to help others achieve goals of living a healthier lifestyle. My motivation is the death of my father this past year who past away of a heart attack. I liketo be able to make a difference in someones life so that they could see that there is a better life out there. Can someone tell me a good certified school in the Los Angeles area that could help me achieve this goal?

Personal Training / Fitness Training??? I want to become a personal trainer or a fitness trainer. * How old do you need to be to be able to do this? * What type of schooling is required (bare minimum) ? * Could I do this as a job, not career? Oh... forgot to say Thanks guys!

Where can I get the training I need to become a fitness/personal trainer? First let me say, I LOVE working out. I love my trainer! When I asked my trainer, where he got his bachelors degree, he said he didn't have one.This surprised me! But he is certified through the NSCA. He has taken alot of workshops over the last 20 years, which allows him to work successfully without a degree. He has taught me alot over the last 18 months. And I want to help others the way I've been helped. I would like to work as a fitness/personal trainer, while getting my bachelors degree in exercise science. Can anyone help me find a reputable vocational school that offers fitness/[personal trainer education? 1: What's the best vocational school for fitness/personal trainer in the US? 2: What is the better credential to have ACSM, NSCA, AFFA? What is the "gold" standard? 3: Any recommendations before I even plunk down any money on a short/long term program? 4: Is National Personal Trainer Institute a good school? Any suggestions or opinions would be very helpful.

trying to get in touch with "Jenny" Jennifer Peterson that i met in Orlando but i think lives near Tampa? she is cute, short and i think she said she was of Columbian and maybe Italian(?) decent. her family called her Jenny at school she wanted us to call her Jenna she was a dear friend of mine when we went to personal fitness training school in Orlando i tried calling her after school was over (though not REAL SOON after.. a few months later, to catch up) and her number belonged to someone else by then i would like to get back up with her can anyone help? ive searched MySpace. no luck there

Possibly looking into becoming a fitness instructor/personal trainer and have some questions!? Professional instructors and trainers are great but all answers are greatly appreciated. I am looking into possibly a career choice of fitness instruction or personal training. I have no experience and recently joined a gym. I live in CT. I was wondering if there are schools or classes you take before you go for certification and perhaps where I should look to go within my area? Any advice to get me started on where to go to learn and work my way up from there is helpful and appreciated. Thank you!

What do people look for in personal trainers? My husband and I are both in school for Fitness Training. It's an excellent school and it's a formal education learning such things as fitness testing, strength and conditioning, functional training, special populations, nutrition and weight management and exercise science foundations. This is no quick study certification process and I'd like to know exactly what people feel they need most in a trainer and/or some personal experiences anyone has had, good and bad for us to learn from. Any insight?

Should I go for personal training at my gym? Hello, I am having some serious issues with my body here. Overall i have a very skinny build- mainly my legs and arms are skinny. I had actively participated in sports in high school, and as such had maintained a very good figure. However, since the start of college, all i have done is eat, sleep, drink ton of soda everyday. Now in that course i never really thought i was getting fat, so i never bothered to check my weight or go out for some exercise. now i have the oddest body ever: skinny legs, skinny arms, skinny shoulders, bulging belly, ton of facial fat, and worst of it MAN BOOBS. i am really sick of it. i'm 19 now...and started college at 18. so that's one year of accumulated fat on my body. i have had no dates ever since i started college, and now i very well know the reason for that. I have been going to the gym for a month now, and i don't see any changes in me, and the weight is just about the same. 24 fitness provides personal training at a cost of $279 for like 3 months. do you guys think that would be good idea to go for that, coz i really need to speed the process up. there's another plan that is 99 bucks but that's for a very limited time, and not really detailed. i have been saving for quite a while now (i even delayed buying the x-box 360 and new ipod for this purpose), so i think i can afford the 279 plan. so what do you guys think.

will I be laughed out of the personal training program? Okay a bit of history. Last year I was 100 pounds overweight. So far I have lost 50 pounds through diet, cardio and weights. During my time working with my personal trainer I have become very interested in health and fitness. I would like to take a two year program to become a personal trainer but worried that bc Im still 50 pounds overweight I wont be taken seriously at the school. I plan to obviously lose the rest of the weight and get more fit by the time I train. I go to the gym 5-6 times a week and eat clean so dont think losing it will be an issue. I was just wondering if its better to wait before starting the program until I lost all the weight or is it okay to start now and lose it over the 2 years of the program. Do the college programs make you do advanced plyometrics?

Should I get my bachelors in exercise science or is certifications all I need for fitness? I see Bob Harper from the biggest loser just has certifications like personal training,nutrition and group fitness.Can I be real successful with only certifications or do I need to go as far to get my bachelors in exercise science? If I get the degree would I be paid more? and would it give me more employment oppurtunities? Seems like you study the same stuff in school as you would for the certifications.

My life is good Right now. I am not too sure where it is going though I am in school, what am I doing? My life is as life should be I live life and I go out and do things that are a lot if fun, I do not drink and I do not do any drugs I am overall me. I do not have random sex and I am going to school and looking for a job that is in that area for now I am currently going to school for personal Fitness training and Nutrition after that is Yoga. and then from there I am not to sure. I have friends and I love life I am always positive and like to make people smile I am not too sure why BUT something is missing and I need to find out where it is going, I am not to sure what is missing exactly. Mainly I am looking for some advice and something to follow. I am 20 living on my own. What is it that I am looking for?

How do I become a personal trainer and prepare for a career in fitness? I would really appreciate it if a current or former personal trainer or other fitness professional could help guide me in this area... I'm currently 19 years old and plan to go to school for a bachelor's in kinesiology. I'd like to be a personal trainer or athletic trainer to start with but would love to move up or go wherever the career takes me. So my question is is there anything I can do right now to become a personal trainer or prepare myself for it? I've read that depending on the organization, you may only need certification. So would it be a good idea to get certified now and do a entry-level personal training job during summer or while attending school? If so, how do you get certified? Is it just reading some material and taking an exam or can I actually attend a class to help me get certified? Could I realistically get certified by myself and go straight into a job? I just want to know these things before spending $500+ on a certification. Thanks!

How do I become a personal trainer and prepare for a career in fitness instruction? I would really appreciate it if a current or former personal trainer or other fitness professional could help guide me in this area... I'm currently 19 years old and plan to go to school for a bachelor's in kinesiology. I'd like to be a personal trainer or athletic trainer to start with but would love to move up or go wherever the career takes me. So my question is is there anything I can do right now to become a personal trainer or prepare myself for it? I've read that depending on the organization, you may only need certification. So would it be a good idea to get certified now and do a entry-level personal training job during summer or while attending school? If so, how do you get certified? Is it just reading some material and taking an exam or can I actually attend a class to help me get certified? Thanks.

Seeking immediate psychiatric help......? i have been in the psychiatric ward 3 times. all 3 times, all the patients ever did was mope around, sleep, watch tv and eat. the only interactions we received from the people working in the psych ward was when they brought us our food and when we had "craft time". in other words, not one minute that i spent in the psych ward did i feel that i benefitted from my time there. is there somewhere that i should request that i go this time? the feelings of hopelessness that i have always dealt with are being multiplied by a trillion with: the economy the way it is (living in borderline poverty, if i'm not there already), my low paying, dead end job (no other jobs to be found), my side "career" - what i went to school for - personal fitness training (no one has the disposable income for this perk around here anymore) and an unplanned pregnancy (the father is verbally and physically abusive and is also the most hateful person i have ever met). every time he talks to me like a dog or throws me around like a rag doll, or every time my checking account is overdrawn because of bills i can't pay, all i do is either wish i were never born (and here i am bringing another poor soul into this horrible, horrible world) or wish i would just disappear. since i know that there is no way to make it so that i were never born and i also know that i cannot disappear, i think about dying alot. out of the three, this is the only possible thing. please don't get me wrong... already love this baby more than i ever loved anyone before, but with no money and an abusive boyfriend/father, i just can't help but think that both of us would be better off dead. this is not normal, and i desperately want help. i don't feel that i am completely crazy (yet), but it's miserable knowing that i am going crazy. i just want to be either completely NOT crazy or i want to just go ahead and be completely crazy and just get it over with. i hate being in between. my self-esteem is so low and i hate my place in this world. i need to go away for awhile to somewhere that will help me to be strong enough to get him away from me and the baby. but he says he will kill us all if i break up our family. if he were out of the picture, i truly believe that we (me and baby) would be ok, except for the financial aspect. i am calling my councelor shortly, but i don't want the same old, same old treatment. any suggestions?

i am checking myself in to a mental institute today. How can I make sure it will be worth my time? i have been in the psychiatric ward 3 times. all 3 times, all the patients ever did was mope around, sleep, watch tv and eat. the only interactions we received from the people working in the psych ward was when they brought us our food and when we had "craft time". in other words, not one minute that i spent in the psych ward did i feel that i benefitted from my time there. is there somewhere that i should request that i go this time? the feelings of hopelessness that i have always dealt with are being multiplied by a trillion with: the economy the way it is (living in borderline poverty, if i'm not there already), my low paying, dead end job (no other jobs to be found), my side "career" - what i went to school for - personal fitness training (no one has the disposable income for this perk around here anymore) and an unplanned pregnancy (the father is verbally and physically abusive and is also the most hateful person i have ever met). every time he talks to me like a dog or throws me around like a rag doll, or every time my checking account is overdrawn because of bills i can't pay, all i do is either wish i were never born (and here i am bringing another poor soul into this horrible, horrible world) or wish i would just disappear. since i know that there is no way to make it so that i were never born and i also know that i cannot disappear, i think about dying alot. out of the three, this is the only possible thing. please don't get me wrong... already love this baby more than i ever loved anyone before, but with no money and an abusive boyfriend/father, i just can't help but think that both of us would be better off dead. this is not normal, and i desperately want help. i don't feel that i am completely crazy (yet), but it's miserable knowing that i am going crazy. i just want to be either completely NOT crazy or i want to just go ahead and be completely crazy and just get it over with. i hate being in between. my self-esteem is so low and i hate my place in this world. i need to go away for awhile to somewhere that will help me to be strong enough to get him away from me and the baby. but he says he will kill us all if i break up our family. if he were out of the picture, i truly believe that we (me and baby) would be ok, except for the financial aspect. i am calling my councelor shortly, but i don't want the same old, same old treatment. any suggestions?

I need a resume by tuesday and I dont know how to make it look good.? I dont have any work experience and am still in school for the field Iam applying for. Personal training. Fitness. I graduate in december. I got my GED in 2001 but other than that I dont have any schooling. Is it possible to make a professional looking resume with this info??

what to do if a 17 year old signed a contract for personal training? my son is only 17 and back in december he signed a contract at la fitness for personal taining and we his parents were not aware of this and he is still in high school and now wants out of the 160 dollers a month contract and they wont let him....is it wrong for them to let a 17 year old sign a contract with out a parents permission???...how can we get him out of it?...im so mad and im actually getting ready to go to LA fitness right now!. update i went into the gym and started shooting off my mouth about how they could let a 17 y/o highschool student sign a contract w/o parent and they said they would take care of it and call back between 1and3 but i dont feel very confident and if and when they do call back i am gonna request the termination in writting! I AM SO POed!

Why have I always felt that dying would be the best option? What makes people think like I do? ever since i was in my early teens i have thought about death and how great it would be to no longer have to live. i've been this way now almost 20 years and i often feel as though i should be put away somehwere. over the years, i have tried to fight this feeling with positive, healthy decisions such as sports, reading, keeping a journal, eating healthy, teaching aerobics, sampling music (my favorite pastime) and doing my personal fitness training whenever i can get a client in my small town (i went to school to be a fitness trainer). but still, i have very low self confidence, no backbone and i put up with things that stress me out because i cannot stand up for myself. as a result, i am not outgoing enough to promote my "career" as a trainer. therefor, i don't have much clientele. the economy isn't helping matter any in that area either. i am also in an abusive realtionship. he won't leave when i tell him that i want him to, and he threatens me. i don't have the guts to call the police. not only does he hit me sometimes, but whenever he yells at me and puts me down, i also hit myself. i have had to cover bruises from his fists and from my very own fists. i hate the way my mind often drifts to dying and how great it would be if i had just never existed in the first place. i used to also take the not-so-healthy route to fight these feelings - with alcohol. now i am pregnant, so i can't drink anymore for quite awhile. we make very little money (i am also a cell phone agent). and it just seems like everything is going wrong all of a sudden financially; the transmission light is on in the car, my teeth hurt (probably due to my pregnancy) and i need some cavities filled, but i don't have insurance or the money to get my teeth worked on. the gym i have taught aerobics at for years congratulated me on my pregnancy by demanding more money for rent. i've lost 6 out of 8 personal training clients due to job losses. i work on commission as a cell phone agent, but no one has the disposable income for that either. so i am not bringing much in at all. i cry all the time. our apartment is too small, but all we can afford. we look for other jobs but there are none around here. even if he did leave, i wouldn't be able to afford to keep me and the baby up. i am afraid if i have just one more let-down or dissapointment, i will do something drastic. i know it sounds crazy or like i am a very, very bad person, but i often feel that me and the baby would be better off dead. i feel that if i were to do something drastic, i would be doing this poor baby a favor. i don't want to think like this anymore. normal people just don't, but i can't help the way i feel, but i want to do whatever i can to STOP feeling this way. i've seen councelors and tried meds. should i go on and check myself in to a mental institute? one of the reasons i feel this way is due to living in poverty, so of course i couldn't pay for it. how would that work?

I'd like to transition my career into health & fitness? What's the best way? I'm interested in going back to school for a different kind of career. I'm interested in the health and fitness field and/or a degree in Sports Medicine. I have a certification in personal training, but would like an official degree to confidently move into a specialized area of study. Any advice would be great! I could imagine myself working as a high school coach on the humble side or for a Sports team of some kind on the more extravagant side. Even physical therapy sounds interesting.

What's an average starting salary for a newly certified personal trainer? Ex: Just finishing an internship. I've been an avid fitness enthusiast for the past 3 years now. Lost a TON of weight and currently will be receiving my certification through the "WITS" Personal Training program at my local community college. I also have been studying for the ACE certification as well and am currently attending school for Fitness Management :)

Any good lifting plans for a swimmer? I'm taking a personal fitness class (weight training) next semester starting 2 weeks from now. I can do whatever I want during the period and I'm wondering what kind of four day a week routine would be good for a high school swimmer.

Personal training question (frustration)? Anyone can answer but I really would like to hear from personal trainers or anyone who has experienced this type of situation before. I was talking to a woman who said that she can achieve all her weight loss and fitness goals all on her own because she read some books telling her how to do it. She basically told me that all my schooling and degrees are worthless because she can get the same advice I could give her online and concluded that all trainers are overpaid and unnecessary because all you have to do is to diet and exercise and you can look and feel great. This would not be the first person I have heard this crap from, but why do we even bother to get certified through schooling? Why go to college and get these degrees if we are just going to be disrespected and discarded for a fricken book? Geez and guess what? the books are written by certified trainers in most cases. I am very disgruntled right now. Trainers how do you deal with this? f;shgdlhdhlfalkjgdlssfsgd; Vortex:: thanks :) you would be surprised how many people come to me and think they got a handle on it all and their form is off and they are injuring themselves, they believe in myths. I appreciate your perspective, it is encouraging and yes I do have a good client base that does respect me and is very committed to the plans and programs I design specifically for them.

i feel that i need to place myself in a mental institute. Should I? i feel so overwhelmed and i just cry all the time and when i am not crying it's just because either i've ran out of tears or there are too many people around. i am pregnant, my boyfriend is hateful, i can't make a living to do what i went to school for because there is no market for personal fitness training around here, the poor economy knocked me out of a great paying job with great benefits, there are no good paying jobs in my county (or surrounding counties) and i have to settle for a job that hardly allows me to pay my bills every month and i live in a small apartment and i will have to move eventually when baby gets here but i won't be able to afford to move and i just sold my 2-door car and bought a second hand 4-door car for the baby and before i could afford to get any insurance on it a freakin deer ran out and tore the front end off of it. i was fine when i first found out i was pregnant, but now i feel that i am not mentally and certainly not financially stable enough to have a baby and i need alot of help. i feel like i will soon have a nervous breakdown. i don't feel well at all. i feel more and more hopeless each day that passes.

I am a recent college graduate with a B.S. in Fitness Management. I am looking into continuing my career...? ...in a fitness/wellness related field. Currently, I am considering pursuing a M.A. degree in a fitness related field (physical therapy, wellness). I have found it very difficult to find a "good" job in the fitness sector other than personal training and instructing classes, which I am not interested in doing long term. I am wondering if anyone has been down this path and has any advice to give me. I don't want to "waste" my time going through the long process of going to graduate school only to find myself with debt and limited job possibilities. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!

I want to become a personal trainer, what is the fastest and easiest way? what i know so far, is that you need to be CPR certified, or have a BA in physical fitness science. Since I only want to become a personal trainer as a supplement to pay for my schooling (i'm a psych major). I dont want to take more classes than i have to. Please can someone tell me what/ how/ and where I would need to complete training in order to become a personal trainer. Thank you.

How long needed to get in better shape for the Army? Here's the ins and outs: I am leaving for BCT on February 9th, 2010 under an 11x option 40 contract. I am currently doing push ups periodically throughout the day and running frequently (every other day at a minimum). I'm also doing Aikido training ~4 days a week for 6 hours each session. I consider myself to be in fair shape - I'm a lean guy (5'9" 152 lbs) with a fairly athletic background (Lifeguarding, Rock Climbing Team, etc). Oh, and on a side note I am 18 years old and would have extreme difficulty attaining any kind of sports supplements at the moment due to my visiting family in the Philippines for the holidays. That being said... Concern A: My recruiter timed and counted out push ups for me on a practice Army Personal Fitness Test (basically, max reps using correct form in 2 minutes). I got mid-fifties somewhere, but these were at a fast cadence and were not all the way chest-to-floor. The research I've done has led me to believe that the Ranger Instructors I will encounter at Ranger School will insist on a slow cadence and a low drop for push ups to count, making the difficulty significantly greater. I've taken into consideration the time I have versus the goals (Let's say 60 push ups minimum under Ranger standards) and I'm worried that I will not be able to make the cut at Ranger School's initial push up requirement. In a nutshell: Is one month, Army Basic and Airborne training enough to take me from lets say 25 Ranger push ups to 60+? If this is not physiologically possible I will be forced to extend my time in the DEP (Delayed Entry Program), which will cause a bit of trouble for me. Concern B (much shorter): How long does it take for someone to get into great (40 minute 5 miles over hilly terrain) running shape from a starting-to-run standpoint? The time frame is obviously the same as has been previously stated (Basic Combat Training, Airborne School, and 1 month personal physical training). Thanks a ton, and Merry Christmas!

Overwhelming stress during pregnancy: What could this do to my unborn child? first, just let me say that 1) the doctor told us we could not conceive and 2) we used condoms anyway, just in case, but one fateful night the condom broke... and the doctor was wrong... and well, here we are. in january, we broke up. he was getting counseling, but i had stuck it out as long as i could. his anger issues were just too overwhelming. he was either really sweet or really mean. by the end of february, i found out i was pregnant with his child. so, we are trying to work things out. again. now i am 7 months pregnant, and he has not made this pregnancy easy at all whatsoever. if he's here, he's talking to me disrespectfully, making me upset. i asked him nicely to talk to me with more respect before i became pregnant, but now i am DEMANDING it because i don't want our son to be disrespectful to women. so i tell him to leave if he can't talk to me any better. so instead of trying to be more respectful towards me, he leaves. while he's gone, all i do is worry about what he's out doing and i drive myself crazy. also, with the unexpected addition to the household, i am forced to give up my low-profit career of personal fitness training in a small near-jobless town and i have decided to go back to school to become an LPN. between work, school and dealing with his anger issues, i cry uncontrollably. and when i cry, it's not just sobbing. i cry until i hyperventilate. i cry so hard that sometimes my muscles ache the next day. i can't help it. i try to hold back the tears, but they come regardless. i try to breath and tell myself to stay calm, but there's no consoling me. what could i be doing to my poor baby, with all the stress and all the crying?

Should I have compassion for my child's father after he has continuously lied to me? SO. I have a situation to explain, but it's rather complicated. So I'll make it as short and sweet as possible. =) I have a 4 month old baby boy. And his father isn't exactly around and as supportive as he should be. First of all, when I first found out I was pregnant I called him and he immediately denied that it was his. I didn't see him or hear from him throughout my entire pregnancy. My son was born on May 5th, and was a spitting image of his dad! I called him and told him and even offered the idea of taking a DNA test to PROVE to him that he was his. He never answered his phone, and never called me back. I ended up going to his mom's house (thinking he still lived there) and left notes in the door telling him to call me. THEN, he changes his phone number on me! This all happened in the first two months of my baby's life. Then I had to beg him to take the DNA test. He thought of every excuse in the book not to, and then he agreed that he would only if I paid for it. So, 600 dollars later, we get the results back and surprise surprsie, he's the father! Ugh. that's not even HALF of what I've dealt with with this guy. And I still haven't even seen half of the cost for the dna test that he said he would help me pay for if the results were positive. So after 3 months of bullshit and chasing him around trying to pound into his head that this is his child and he's going to miss out on an awesome thing, he finally started coming around to see him, occassionally. I'm still the one raising him and doing everything by myself. And the only things he has given me is two packs of diapers and a total of $90.00. He obviously thinks that 20 bucks here and there is going to cut it. So for the past month I've been debating whether or not I should file for child support. He has asked me not to and to "give him the chance to help me" without going to court. WELL, I've given him lots of chances! He even told me that he was breaking up with his current g/f and that he wanted me and the baby to move in with him! Then he runs off to Europe for two weeks on a "business trip" and then comes back to tell me they got engaged! And then I found out the other day that they really aren't engaged!! Oh, and he also told me that he was doing personal fitness training for work, only to find out yesterday at my Child support appt. that he works at a factory..... yeah. OH and one more thing =) One weekend I called him to see if he wanted to come over and spend some time with the baby, he told me he was in AL at his dad's funeral. He told me his FATHER died. Then I felt bad for bothering him and told him to call me when everything was better.... then I find out a few weeks later that his mom knew nothing about it!! So his dad hadn't even died!! I know I'm rambling, but I'm trying to give everyone a good idea about what he's all about. So we took the baby out over the weekend and he's begging me not to go to court and this and that. That I need to give him the chance to help me on his own. And he starts saying that he wants things to work out, that him and his g/f "aren't going to last long...." I don't even want to be with him, the only reason I would even consider dating him again is for my son. Just seeing the real him in this whole situation has totally turned me off to him. Well I had my CS appt. yesterday and I got everything ready to go. I even have the chance to get retroactive child support which means he will have to pay me for the past 4 months that he hasn't helped with either. I feel bad.... I'm debating in my mind whether I should give him the chance or not?? I've seen what he's all about and that's lies and weaseling his way out of things... I went through my entire pregnancy by myself and so far throughout the first 4 months of our son's life. And now I'm working full time, trying to go back to school, and raising our son as a single mother while he goes on living his normal life partying it up and all the while giving me excuses and pushing things off constantly. I deserve financial help from him. His son deserves support from him. I have a couple of months before we actually go to court for it, but I don't know what to do! I don't want him to get pissed if I go through with it and then have bitter feelings toward me which could cause him to not even want to come around and see Landon. Any suggestions???

Please help, how can I stay focused? I have never been like this before. I am 30 years old. My boyfriend of over a year (he is 35) is currently away for a few months in a military school but will be back for good in 2 months. I have visited him a few times while he's there and things just keep getting better and better. I am very happy with him when we're together but while he is away I am having a really difficult time focusing on things. I got a second job to fill up my time while he's gone and I'm trying to study for the fitness personal training exam and I can not seem to focus at all! I don't think I will be ready for the exam and this is not like me. It's awful. With my fulltime job, I do what is necessary but not nearly what I know I am capable of. Sometimes I miss him so much I lose my appetite and at times have trouble sleeping. Sometimes I don't go out with the girls because I just am not in the mood to do anything and that is unlike me too. He is not one to verbalize his feelings so being apart makes it hard sometimes but I know he loves me and I trust him. But sometimes my mind runs wild with all the things that could be going on and I get paranoid. I am here working two jobs and he is there with undoubtedly temptation in front of him (he tells me everything, like the girls his roommates hookup with and the drinking that goes on)I would never tell him about these thoughts because I really think it would insult him. How can I stop this thought process and regain control of my life so I can focus on my tasks? I am usually strong willed but I am beginning to feel so hopeless.

Are there any college degrees which do not require a lot of math, yet pay well ??? I'm having a hard time choosing a college degree which will allow me to obtain a well paying job, yet does not require a lot of math. Can someone PLEASE throw some ideas at me? Originally I wanted to go into the medical field, but I'm just being honest with myself, I don't like math. Period. So it would probably end up being a waste of time and money if I went that route. I can deal with a couple of math classes, but not math every year of school. What can I take up? Is there ANY major that doesn't require a lot of math?????? My love is personal training and fitness. But I'm being realistic. Unless I'm one of the rare exceptions in the field, I don't think fitness would give me something to fall back on for years to come.

Please please help! Looking for fitness advise from personal trainers or exercise freaks? (:? I'm 16 and a teenage girl, i'm a bit of a chubby girl and i'm looking to get fit. You don't have to worry about over exercise or anorexia just because im a teen, i'm looking to get a body like Rhona Mitra from Doomsday http://www.rhona-mitra.us/RhonaMitra/doomsday-frenchposter.jpg Now, my basic question is, what exercises will i need to do? I am sixteen and i have to go college and don't get in until 4 and have homework etc.. What exercises can i fit in after school (willing to dedicate an hour) or two on good days. I want to train up to get an amazing body like hers. I'd appreciate the advise from trainers because you help sculpt peoples bodies, how can i get mine like hers taking into consideration i'm a beginner, im 16 and can only have like an hour after school to exercise? HELP! My body shape is okay, i'm not 'chubby' more unproportioned. I have a large bum but my hips aren't too wide, i have a long torso and average height, 5ft6. I have maybe a pear or hour class figure, but my hips dont stick out, i can tell i could have a good lean body because i have the same shape as my mum except she's skinnier.

my personal trainer at a local fitness club is so rude to me? because I've had so many training lessons and havent been losing weight. Lately he has been making me do so much work every time I leave the gym I start crying and just go into my room for days not eating because I feel so mistreated. I mean he does want me to lose weight but he is taking this wayy too far. I want to tell my dad to stop my lessons but I am scared because that asshole says that if I stop training with him, hes going to track me down and do something bad, plus he knows my cell#. He is so vicious that once I had a sprained wrist and he made me do 50 push ups! I was in so much pain I missed school and I missed my finals the whole weel later. Is this wrong? If so, can I report it to some authority because it is getting to the point where all I think about is "what is that person going to do to me on sunday?" or"what bruises will I get this time?" HELP!

What does it take to own a gym ? I'm considering careers in the health/fitness field. If I had to choose, I would want to own/run a gym rather than specifically go for "personal training" or "nutritionalist". I'm always going to gyms and never satisfied. I'd want to make the perfect gym (to my standards!) and how would you go about doing that. Do you have to go through business courses in school or what. I've noticed some gym websites have it so you can "open a franchise" but ehhhhh i don't want to run someone else's gym.

How can I go from super scrawny to bulk FAST? Fitness experts please help.? Hi, Sorry if this description is kind of long, but I'm really looking for some detailed advice about a plan that will work specifically for me. I'm a 17 year old Caucasian male, 6'0" and about 130 pounds. I'm really seriously set on finally bulking up for once in my life, because to me it's always been a big struggle and it seems like no matter how much I eat, i can't even get fat if I wanted to. I've started doing a workout every weekday for the past two weeks, it's one of those Pulse Fitness classes so everyone in there is trying to stay thin which makes me nervous, but I need the encouragement to work harder and can't afford personal training. I stay mostly on weights and crunches and such with a little bit of treadmill mixed in. (45 mins/15mins). Even though I've been working insanely hard, I feel like I'm just getting skinner, and even less muscle! I have started drinking muscle milk before and after workouts but it's not enough and they are quite expensive. My problem is my workout is early in the morning, so I basically roll out of bed into the workout, and then have 10 minutes to roll through the shower into my car to get to school. I don't have time for eating before or after. And then I don't get out of class till 12:30. So other than the muscle milk I'm often not eating any real food until 1 o'clock or later. I'm wondering what sort of hefty, on the go snacks/foods can I grab on the way out the door that will get me the excess nutrition I need without having to cook a chicken dinner, specifically things I can eat/drink in the car. I was also wondering your thoughts on Creatine, is it good for me? If so when should I take it and what will it do? I'm all for the supplements if it will help me gain muscle. Also in general how should I be eating, my problem is that I can't binge eat very much so it's difficult for me to have massive amounts of food in one sitting. Since I'm often very busy I don't get to have 3 meals in a day most days and feel like I'm always hungry 15 minutes after eating. My body has an insane metabolism and will turn steak into waste in a second, it doesn't help that I never feel like I have enough food in the house either (a family of 5 devours everything). Any other contributing factors that you think can help ME specifically (not just what standard muscle mags say), would be great. Sleeping habits, diet, type of workout, etc. Thanx alot everyone :)

i need help about running? ive just started back at school on tuesday, its now wednesday after school. i have joined a personal fitness class where we work on fitness and weight training. the first day of school we did the "bridge run" where its about 4km give or take with two bridges and a gradual incline for 1.5 km. after that including today my legs were sore, especially my thighs and calves. then today we did a 3 km run on straight ground but we did jog, sprint, walk switching at every telephone pole. now my legs are really sore. should i continue to participate in these activities while my elgs are sore or should i take a break until they are healed. to let you know i sat on my butt all summer and i am in gr 11 right now. i am 16 years old.

If Im in night school....? Ok since may I've been going to night school. Mondays i take personal fitness, Thursdays i take weight training. I recently passed both classes with an A and my gpa is a 1.5 will these two classes that i passed with an A make it go higher? If yes, How high would it be...

unplanned pregnancy, borderline poverty... where should I go for help? my boyfriend and i struggle from week to week. he and i both work, but we don't make very much. he works as a diesel mechanic but cannot afford to go to school to get the certificate that says he is "certified", so he does not get the pay that other diesel mechanics do even though he does the same work. i work as a part-time cell phone agent and i train clients when i can (i am also a certified personal fitness trainer/aerobics instructor). our town is small and our jobs are leaving. so there is not much disposable income for cell phones or fitness training. and there are no jobs to choose from anymore. even the larger cities around us have a high unemployment rate. we thought we couldn't have children. his doctor told him he wouldn't be able to, plus we were using condoms just in case. we've had condoms to burst, but didn't really worry due to what the doctor told him. so it's not like we weren't taking precautions. but here we are - expecting a baby and broke - in a one bedroom apartment with no credit and low-paying jobs. i am going to need help financially. i got laid off from my good paying job that had excellent health insurance benefits. now i have none at all, and can't afford any. i am lying in bed at night for hours worrying about what we are going to do. i have called about WIC and Medicaid benefits, but it's been 2 weeks and i haven't heard anything. i've called to check the status on my benefits but no one will call me back. i am happy that i am able to have a baby even though i though it wasn't possible, but i am definitely terrified. any suggestions?

Where to work 24 hour fitness or LA Fitness HELP!? I have worked at LA fitness before as a personal trainer but had to leave because of college. I am coming back for the summer but I plan to work at 24 hour fitness this coming fall during school. Do you think that I should work at LA fitness or starting working at 24 hour fitness then try to transfer to a different location. If I work at LA fitness I would get hired right away and wouldn’t have to do any job training or should I work at 24 hour fitness and have to do job training. I do mean to sound cocky but I have been told that I am a great trainer from some of my clients that have had other trainer in the past. When I left some of my clients cried and I told them that I would be back in the summer. I am person of my word but I also want what’s best for me. What would you do? HELP! If any of you guys have work at both la fitness and 24 hour fitness which one do you like better? Thanks

I need help discovering a fitness, exercise, and/or physical rehabilitation job.? -I have a BS in exercise physiology -3 year PE teaching experience (no current license). -I was CSCS certified although didn't keep up with my CEU/ -I'm interested in physical therapy but I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle or get into a PT program. -I was considering getting my PTA, although it seems like I would be going backward since I have a BS degree. I also am almsot half way done with a school counseling masters. -I feel that I could make a decent living as a PTA and doing personal training on the side. But I'm interested in other options with my current degree.

My unique political views. please view and tell me what you think.? Education- every school needs a personal trainer to meet up with every kid, to set goals and see progress. Also 1 hour needs to be devoted to physical fitness training under the supervision of personal trainers. We also need nutritionists during lunch. Make teachers give a review sheet with every detail of a test beforehand so they cant ask a question that wasnt on the sheet. Afganistan- put more troops in. patrol the boarders. Iraq- create large new iraqi oil companies to manage their own oil. create new telecommunications, industrial jobs. pull troops out of troubled areas, while sending in iraqis to them. we need to push capitalism into them. that will help circulate more money and help strengthen the govt. and edu Mexico- patrol the boarders. nobody comes in illegally. also help mexico set up better education systems. a joint effort. Gay marriage- legalize drugs- legalize all natural drugs. Crime- neuter criminals for really bad crimes. like attempted murder, armed robbery Gangs- being involved in a gang that involves violent activity =every one in that gang will receive part of the sentence. make gang concentration camps that will make products cheaper than China will. if a child sees any criminal activity then they must put that child up for adoption. any sort of violent offense by a gang member means that that gang member will be neutered. Publicly declare that we shouldn't have gone into Iraq for WMD. Admit it was a intelligence failure. It isn't bushes fault that he received bad intelligence because even the democrats were duped into it. (look at how they voted for the war). The fault is the CIA, investigate them! Expensive? -"concentration type" prisons will pay for themselves. (save money) -Having a nutritionist and a personal trainer at a school? only 2 more jobs out of the over 100 teachers at schools already. (loose change) -Patrol Boarders- eats away at crime in Mexico and Samerica by cutting the money to illegal activities. allows their countries to focus more on economic growth rather than economic repression (they can put the money stoping drug trade to their education systems etc. building up their economies allowing for better trade with the US) These benefits are long term but more than well worth it. NO Most of THE GYM teachers do not know what they are talking about. PLUS what about the fat kids in band orchestra etc. that have never seen a gym teacher Bottom line, most people are not informed about how to work out the right way. I know personal trainers and nutritionists and their knowledge should be taught in schools and it IS NOT. I bet you don't know how to work out/eat right thats why you say they are donig their job. look at the stats huge amounts of kids are fat and eating wrong/ not working out right. thus the system needs more structure. YOU DON'T KNOW THE SITUATION IN AFGHANISTAN SO YOU SHOULD NOT COMMENT ON THAT TOPIC. They, Afghanistan govt was harboring and helping the taliban, the ones that carried out 9-11. They killed thousands of American civilians and you say we shouldn't police them. Employment is not a world wide problem.

Do women feel comfortable with male aestheticians? For years, I've been thinking about a major career move. I have this idea of becoming an anti-aging specialist. I've discovered three different schools and or courses that would help me achieve this goal. I would have to become a qualified personal trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, go to school for aesthetics (figured Skin Science in Utah might be the best choice) and receive a certification from the American College of Anti-Aging Sports Medicine. With all of these combined, I'd plan to open my own practice. Rather unique, because I actually have a passion for health, fitness, skincare etc. One Problem! How do women feel about having a male aesthetician? No waxing or make-up, although that's in the curriculum, but I'd be more concerned with doing facial services, skin evaluations and various other spa treatments, along with doing personal training sessions, and teaching fitness classes. The idea is to help others maintain and preserve their natural beauty without drugs or medical procedures. In my mind, this could be really exciting, and an extremely lucrative business. I just want to know what the women think, considering spa and wellness is a female dominated industry. Be honest.

Pleazz help me with PE? 1.If you suffer from an injury, your doctor is likely to send you to A.an exercise physiologist. B.a physical therapist. C.a sports medicine clinic center. D.a personal trainer. 2.A medical specialty with strong ties to fitness is A.radiology. B.neurology. C.orthopedics. D.podiatry. 3.Athletic trainers work with A.high school athletes. B.college athletes. C.professional sports teams. D.All of the above 4.When choosing someone to advise you about nutrition, consult a A.health food store clerk. B.orthopedist. C.registered dietitian. D.physician. 5.Professionals who work under the supervision of a doctor to evaluate a person’s fitness are called A.physician assistants. B.exercise physiologists. C.sports medicine specialists. D.personal trainers. 6.Guidelines that can help you to evaluate health and fitness claims include A.being suspicious of claims for quick and simple results. B.examining a writer’s credentials. C.being wary of mail-order sales or infomercials promoting products or services not endorsed by fitness professionals. D.All of the above 7.Commercial gyms usually are A.small in size and have relatively few members. B.geared to the serious weight trainer. C.limited in exercise opportunities. D.All of the above 8.Fitness centers available to employees and their families are called A.community recreational centers. B.commercial fitness centers. C.corporate fitness centers. D.family fitness centers. 9.When choosing a fitness facility it is important to consider A.cost. B.location. C.operating hours. D.All of the above 10.Instructors at fitness centers should be A.certified in CPR and first aid. B.at their optimum weight levels. C.good at aerobics. D.able to teach several activities. 11.Exercise physiologists A.work with coaches to evaluate fitness levels of athletes. B.must be licensed by the state in which they work. C.must earn a college degree and be certified by a national organization. D.specialize in providing nutritional guidance. 12.Fitness-related professionals A.are required to have a college degree in physical education. B.must be certified by a state board. C.are required to have clinical training. D.may have professional certification in their area of interest. 13.To teach physical education, you must have a college degree and A.be certified by the state to teach. B.hold a professional license from the state fitness organization. C.have clinical training in wellness and personal fitness. D.All of the above 14.Physical therapists primarily work with A.athletes. B.people who need to control their weight. C.people recovering from injuries. D.people with foot problems. 15.When evaluating claims for fitness products, you should be suspicious of all of the following EXCEPT A.Claims of quick and simple results B.Miracle breakthroughs that have not been reported by reputable sources C.Mail-order sales and infomercials D.Authors of articles who have credentials 16.Match each term with the corresponding description. 1.Credentials 2.Commercial dance studios 3.Community recreational centers 4.Athletic trainers 5.Podiatrist 6.Exercise physiologists 7.Registered dieticians 8.Physical therapists 9.Orthopedics 10.Commercial fitness centers A.Offer a variety of recreational activities and programs to community members B.Physician trained specifically to treat disorders of the feet C.Health professionals trained to work with people recovering from injuries D.Certified professionals who are specially trained to understand the body’s physical reactions to exercise E.Professionals who work with athletes undergoing rehabilitation F.Professionals who specialize in providing nutritional advice and helping people control their weight G.Offer a variety of dance and aerobic classes that develop cardiovascular fitness and flexibility H.Offer a wide variety of resistance and aerobic training equipment I.Branch of medicine that deals with bone and joint injuries and disorders J.A summary of a person’s professional training and experience in a given field

24 Hour Fitness vs. MMA The Octagon? I'm trying to get in good shape. Should I enter into a BJJ/Martial Arts/MMA school or go to 24 hr fitness. The Octagon in Dallas is ran under one of the best MMA fighters around (look it up). It also has training equipment, like weights, punching bags, personal trainers etc, but it is kinda pricey. 24 hr fitness is a little cheaper i think but some people say it is crowded. I want a place where they take things serious, not some aerobics crap. What do you think?

Honestly do you believe Im ready? By looking at my grades and classes that I will list below, do you think Im prepared for college? Im a senior and I graduate in less than ten days and I'd love to hear people's opinions. I've taken in High School: NOTE: classes with a (*) next to them it means I took them because I wanted to, not because I needed them, so I earned extra credits. English I English II English III English IV Spanish I * Spanish II * Spanish III * AP Spanish Literature * AP Spanish Language * Chinese I * Chinese II * AP Chinesse Language * Mathematics: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus * Liberal Arts Mathematics * Science: Earth Space Science Biology Chemistry Integrated Science * Anatomy and Physiology * Physics * AP Biology * AP Physics * Social Studies: AP European History * World History AP American History * Economics American Government Electives: Art 2-D Sculpture I Weight training Life Management Skills Fitness Lifestyle Design * Personal Fitness Team Sports * Ceramics I Ceramics II Draw I Paint I AP Computing for Colleges and Carriers * I believe thats it! I did not have Honors classes but I did have AP courses, as you can see on the list above! Do you think Im ready for college material for what I've learned in High School? I also have a G.P.A of 3.9600

How do I deal with not having parents? I have just come to terms with the fact that I won't be associating with my parents much in my adulthood. My parents are just too toxic and negative and I don't need that in my life. Everytime I go over their house, they pick fights, complain, and put me down. To give you an idea of what I go through my mom picked a fight with me one day because I left a bowl in the sink and didn't wash it. I had forgotten. My dad picked a fight with me because I was sweaty and smelled bad one day. I'm a personal trainer and that happens. This kind of thing happens everytime I see them. It's not because I'm a loser. I'm definitely going places with my life. I'm 23, I have a personal trainers certification, I have a fitness training business and a studio, I have even written a book. I accomplished this all in less than 7 months! Though they have been great providers when it comes to buying me things, they fail to see how being spanked, told that I was going to be sent to boarding school, and having a dad who stayed out late most nights and sometimes until 4 in the morning are just a few of the things that makes me resentful to them. I wasn't a perfect kid, but I turned out pretty dam great for someone who was tormented in school constantly. I don't ever drink alcohol or smoke, I have never done drugs, never been in any sort of legal trouble what so ever and I'm 23 with a fantastic boyfriend of three years and still a Virgin. So how bad could I possibly have been? My boyfriend is white and I'm black. Things got a million times worse when I got with my boyfriend and though they can (and would) deny it to the point of anger and a heated argument, I believe in my heart that race does play a part in this somewhere. He had to cut ties with his family completely because of their racism toward me. I have just decided that I am going to cut most with my parents ties pretty soon. It is unfortunate, but I need a happy life and my parents bring so much tension to my life that I feel nervous around other people. I guess what I need is words of encouragement, to know that I'm not the only one who is going through this and how to handle it. What do I do? Thanks in advance and thanks for reading all of this.

how much can i improve? Ok, i asked a question earlier about SF recruits...and everyone flamed me for being too weak. I KNOW that i'm not near the physical capabilities of SF soldiers....but i haven't even gone to BCT yet...i'm in college! I am going to sign my contract to leave for BCT in january 2009, I am taking a military style fitness class at college...1 1/2 months ago, i added the class, i was able to do 20 pushups, 40 situps in 2 mins, and running the 2-mile in about 16:00...now (1 1/2 months later) i can do 40 pushups, 60 situps in 2 mins, and run the 2-mile in 14:00....i still have 2 months left of training before i go to BCT/OSUT...how much do you think APPROXIMATELY (i know it depends on your mindset how much you'll improve) i can do after 2 months of personal training, then BCT/OSUT, then Airborne school, then SOPC, how much do you think i can physically do by then approximately...thanks for the help p.s. I am a male, 6'0", 150 lbs

can someone please proofread this for me? Sport and recreation career assignment Athletic trainers assess sports injuries, providing appropriate treatment, and educating athletes on injury-prevention programs as well as healthy lifestyles. Trainers help with rehabilitation after an injury. An athletic trainer works with school sports teams, professional sports, or in sports medicine clinics or health clubs. Trainers work in collaboration with physicians and coaches, insuring that treatment plans are followed and athletes are not returned to the game prematurely. Trainers can work full-time year round or on a seasonal basis which varies with each sport. Students should study biology, chemistry, and physics as well as basic first-aid. Some coaching or experience as a team captain is preferable. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are available in athletic training. An authorized program includes courses such as human anatomy and physiology, psychology, nutrition, and physical education plus extensive field experience. Athletic trainers also need good social and communication skills because they are constantly working with people. Athletic Trainer salaries vary depending on the location and the setting. The average salary is $18.44 per hour, which totals up to about $38,360 per year, comparing to a personal trainer, fitness trainer or aerobic instructor they make a good amount of money. Of coarse though, like every job the salary usually starts smaller and when the amount of hours and experience is increased so does the salary range. Along with this job there are many advantages and disadvantages. Being a personal trainer has its benefits, like you get a free membership to any gym you work at, and meet great people. Teaching a class is also a good workout for yourself. Some cons are it is extremely tiring, physically demanding and is lots of competition out there. You have lots of laundry all the time (being sweaty does that). There are a number of ways for athletic trainers to advance or move into related positions. Some assistant athletic trainers could become head athletic trainers and, eventually become athletic directors. Some athletic trainers may even move into sales and marketing positions, in this field they are able to use their athletic trainer expertise to sell medical and athletic equipment. The appropriateness of this field for myself is not a type of field I would be looking into for when considering what to do with my life. Being an athletic trainer would be a lot of work and would mean I would need to be extremely well fit. I am fit but teaching other people how to be fit and helping them out, is something that I simply not interested in pursuing. I would also need a lot of schooling because you need to know about muscles and first aid. thanks

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Best way to become a personal trainer. I need advice? I'm seriously considering becoming a personal trainer. I have been involved in sports my whole life and have always had an interest in training other people to get in better shape, etc. I graduated college with a degree in business (plan on opening my own kickboxing studio) so all the knowledge I have with fitness is from my father (ex weight lifter) and reading tons of articles. So here is my dilemma. I can either take an online course to get my CPT, or I can go to a local tech school to get a hands on experience. What would be a better way of getting my certification? Would local gyms rather see hands on experience, or do they just need to see that you have your certification?

Good enough to get into UF, FSU, and USF? I am applying to these three colleges with UF being my #1 choice with FSU and USF following behind. 9th Grade (Block Schedule): Spanish I: A Spanish II: B English Honors I: B Integrated Science Honors (only science offered to freshman): A World History Honors: A Geometry Honors: A 10th Grade (regular 7 class schedule): English II Honors: A Algebra II Honors: A Personal Fitness (first half of year): B Biology I Honors: A Chemistry I Honors: A Web Design I: A Communication Tech: A Health (second half of year): A 11th Grade: English III Honors: A Pre-Calculus Honors: A Beginners Weight Training: A Marine Science I Honors: A American History Honors: A Woodshop: A Communication Tech II: A 12th grade to be schedule: AP Calculus AB Math Analysis Honors (Calculus is a 2 hour course and this is the second hour) AP Government/Economics JROTC Intermediate Weight Training English IV Honors Marine Science II Honors SAT: Critical Reading - 570 Math - 660 Writing - 540 Essay - 11 1770 (1230) ACT: English - 25 Math - 27 Reading - 25 Science - 26 English/Writing - 25 Writing - 9 26 4.56 GPA, Ranked 11 in class, about 100 hours community service combining hours from a local nursing home and from key club. I will also be participating in JROTC next year and any extra stuff they do. I have been holding a part time job for about 2 and a half years as well. Also, if it matters, I got top 10% in the ASVAB (he Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test. I already submitted my University of Florida application and wrote a pretty good essay that people told me was one of the more unique application essays for that particular prompt. I plan to do my FSU essay and send in that application this week and the USF next week. I know my SAT and ACT scores could be better, but I sent them to those schools and I plan on taking them again in October and sending them in again. Also, I will be applying for financial aid. Any opinions are welcome.

Cardio intensity, does high intensity burn muscle, and protein etc along with the fats? I'm looking for an ideal rate which can do both ( not just one or the other): 1. Maximize calorie consumption and deficit for optimal body fat loss 2. maintain lean muscle mass 3 schools of cardio pick one and justify your answer: ( high intensity/ short duration or low intensity, long duration or finally, interval training a.k.a. (High Intensity Interval Training) either with first hand knowledge and/or scientific findings ( no i read it somewhere peeps please. cause i read tons of it and I'm already confused as it is) I would also appreciate people who have extensive background in fitness ( e.g. certified personal trainer) I do HIT weight training... moderate/light pace cardio for long durations 5 times a week(30 mins in the morning and 30 mins in the afternoon on non weight training days), with some HIIT but minimal since my cardio endurance is a bit low still... my body type is endomeso morph more on the endo side I tend to develop muscles easily yet hard time losing fat. Help Any other suggestions for maximum fatloss and muscle gains? eating 30% carbs/50% protein /20% fats meals 4 times reasonable portions, I'm hypoglycemic also so energy levels and sometimes blood pressure fluctuates

Can being a stay-at-home wife be Fulilling? I had to quit the job I loved and now am going to stay at home, no kids and married. The money situation is completely fine, but can this be fulfilling? Job market is too bad to find anything else right now in my industry. I will look, but was planning on taking care of all chores (bills, grocery, cleaning, etc.) and find some regular weekly volunteer opportunities. This also gives me time to focus on my personal fitness goals to eventually be licensed as a personal trainer down the road. It's been hard keeping up with my training schedule while working full time. I have worked since high school and now am 35 and scared of the new situation. Husband is totally fine with it..I am the one that is scared - like I am losing a piece of myself. Any opinions? OOPs...meant the title to read "fulfilling" Thanks for the replies. I had to leave the job because of politics in the company..but it was the only way to leave with a stellar record - if I ever wanted to go back when the economy gets better. I thought about it a lot. I like the idea of keeping a formal redgular schedule. That's why I want a regular volunteer job perhaps in a more "office" setting so it feels more normal. I may go back to school to train for something new and start entry level. Would give me a goal to move my way up all over again, but in a different industry. I may be hired back at my company within a year, but back under the department where I was. They moved my team under a different dept. last month and that new dept. made it very clear they did not want us - they felt threatened (long story), so they are making our lives impossible. I can't stay and expect my perfect record to stay that way with them trying to push us out. I see the writing on the wall, so decided to leave.

Should I get rid of this friend for good? well.... I've known this guy since high school and we both have a common interest in spirituality, health and fitness. He has been a good friend, however.... he has been in a relationship with his girlfriend for 3-4 years. He claims she is manipulative and doesn't trust him... he has told me he has cheated on her only because she cheated on him first.. He also claims his girlfriend holds him back in life from achieving success... he has been on welfare for several years and appears to have no intention of going back into the workforce which I find disturbing because I am a very ambitious person.. I have encouraged him to get back into work... he is a former personal trainer... and he always says if I start personal training his girlfriend will get jealous. So I suggest other forms of work to him.... he listens and just today he had an opportunity to do some work but he refused to go... claiming stress problems... Now these excuses have gotten under my skin.. read on.. his girlfriend works fulltime... and wants to spend her spare time with him... but he hasn't even looked for any jobs with similar working hours as his girlfriend. He claims he has this medical problem YET he is able to work out in the gym several times a week and somehow he is always unable to go to work. When he comes out with me to a restaurant I always feel slightly guilty I can buy myself a decent meal... and he has to either have nothing to save money or he buys something much smaller than me. BUT I work for money... and he appears to have no ambition to contribute to society... I have tried helping him... there is no magical words to break him out of this shell.... also when people ask him about his occupation he doesn't tell them he is on welfare... he comes to my apartment abit.... and I don't offer him any of my food... because I buy my own food with my hard earnt money. I have encouraged him to break up with his gf and to seek independence but he decided at the last minute to reconciliate with his gf because it just seems easier. Financially his girlfriend takes care of him.... which is pretty stupid. He always calls me up on the weekends because he is bored... and I always have to listen to the same sht all the time. e.g. I hate being in a relationship... e.g. I hate being broke.... and he is doing all this weird religious stuff because of all the spare time he has.... SECONDLY he tends to judge me with my fitness despite the fact I work and study - he does neither so he has no idea when it comes to time management. ok Thomas... I'm a moving on... Cathy I helped give him an opportunity to work for money but he refused it... now it is best for me to no longer remain in contact with him.

Should I get rid of this friend? well.... I've known this guy since high school and we both have a common interest in spirituality, health and fitness. He has been a good friend, however.... he has been in a relationship with his girlfriend for 3-4 years. He claims she is manipulative and doesn't trust him... he has told me he has cheated on her only because she cheated on him first.. He also claims his girlfriend holds him back in life from achieving success... he has been on welfare for several years and appears to have no intention of going back into the workforce which I find disturbing because I am a very ambitious person.. I have encouraged him to get back into work... he is a former personal trainer... and he always says if I start personal training his girlfriend will get jealous. So I suggest other forms of work to him.... he listens and just today he had an opportunity to do some work but he refused to go... claiming stress problems... Now these excuses have gotten under my skin.. his girlfriend works fulltime... and wants to spend her spare time with him... but he hasn't even looked for any jobs with similar working hours as his girlfriend. He claims he has this medical problem YET he is able to work out in the gym several times a week and somehow he is always unable to go to work. When he comes out with me to a restaurant I always feel slightly guilty I can buy myself a decent meal... and he has to either have nothing to save money or he buys something much smaller than me. BUT I work for money... and he appears to have no ambition to contribute to society... I have tried helping him... there is no magical words to break him out of this shell. he comes to my apartment abit.... and I don't offer him any of my food... because I buy my own food with my hard earnt money. I have encouraged him to break up with his gf and to seek independence but he decided at the last minute to reconciliate with his gf because it just seems easier. Financially his girlfriend takes care of him.... which is pretty stupid. He always calls me up on the weekends because he is bored... and I always have to listen to the same sht all the time. e.g. I hate being in a relationship... e.g. I hate being broke.... and he is doing all this weird religious stuff because of all the spare time he has.... SECONDLY he tends to judge me with my fitness despite the fact I work and study - he does neither so he has no idea when it comes to time management. Carol its been quite a long time since he has been involved in paid work. I like to have friends who are moving forward in life not being complacent and lazy. It is no surprise people who are active physically and are on welfare seem to have alll these medical problems. Because if they didn't have medical problems then the welfare payments would stop coming. So are you saying when a partner is stressed in a relationship they should cease all forms of work and cease providing for themselves and start being bludgers in society? You know what... I'm tired of this and I will give him a hint I am unimpressed with his absense from his offered job today. Not going to put up with this... he also claims he is 'over going out to places' because that involves spending money. What BS... he doesn't want to go out because he has no $$$... and I want to go out and spend money. Conclusion: He has grown too accustomed to receiving money for doing nothing at all... and blames his GF

Sophmore high school scheldule: What do you think? 1- English 2 Honors 2-Cmaber Orchestra 3-homeroom 4-AP Biology 5-AP Chemistry 6-Health Opportunities Through Physical Education 7-Physics Honors 8-Spanish 4 Honors Previous courses taken- Albebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 American History Biology 1 Career Research and Decision Making Chemistry 1 Honors Geometry Honors Latin 1 Orchestra 1 Personal Fitness Pre-Ap English 1 Honors Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Honors Weight Training World History Honors

What's the highest my GPA could be by the end of high school.? I've finished Freshmen and Sophomore year. Freshmen year- 1st 2nd general health: 77 9th lit/comp: 71 74 Biology H: 72 79 Geometry: 74 78 Weight Training: 89 Spanish 1: 70 79 PE 1: 82 Political science: 81 Sophomore year: 1st 2nd 10th lit/comp: 80 86 Algebra II: 80 91 Chemistry: 85 89 World history: 86 91 Spanish 2: 86 87 Investing: 75 Personal Fitness:92

Joining the Air force? I am 19 and I have always wanted to join the Air Force every since I was in Air Force JROTC as a senior in high school. I have two problems I am over weight and I am very sensitive. I have to lose a lot of weight to join. I am also scared of the mental aspect. I have friends who tell me that it is just a mental thing do not take anything personal but its hard being so sensitive. Do anyone have any advise about fitness and basic training. Also the mental aspect of training.

I am a 6'2" 365lbs 23yr old guy and I am trying to lose weight. I need HELP!? As I said I'm 6'2" and weigh 365lbs. Last year around this time I moved away to college and decided to lose some weight (I weighed 370). When the school year ended, I was down to 332lbs. Since I have moved back home in May, I now weigh 365lbs. I am trying to lose weight but I keep gaining. I have calculated how many calories it would take to get to 250 in about a year. Since 3500 cal = 1 pound, I would eat about 1300 cal a day when not exercising and a little more when I do. I want to exercise in the mornings every other day but when I wake up, I feel too tired. I just don't stick to my diet. If I did I know I could lose the weight. I am gone most of the day at school. I thought about joining a LA Fitness that I've seen not to far from school or getting a personal trainer for some motivation (which I'm lacking a lot). I thought about joining a MMA training place to get in shape. If there is any advice anyone can give me it would be great. (Things I should eat, times or places to exercise, low calorie foods, exercise equipment, etc). I am not trying to lose a 100lbs overnight. I know it's hard work and a lifestyle change. I figure losing about 3 pounds a week should do it (3x52=150+ pounds). Are my goals unrealistic? Please give as much info as you can thanks

Is this really abuse? SERIOUS HELP!? my personal trainer at a local fitness club is so rude to me because I've had so many training lessons and havent been losing weight. Lately he has been making me do so much work every time I leave the gym I start crying and just go into my room for days not eating because I feel so mistreated. I mean he does want me to lose weight but he is taking this wayy too far. I want to tell my dad to stop my lessons but I am scared because that asshole says that if I stop training with him, hes going to track me down and do something bad, plus he knows my cell#. He is so vicious that once I had a sprained wrist and he made me do 50 push ups! I was in so much pain I missed school and I missed my finals the whole weel later. Is this wrong? If so, can I report it to some authority because it is getting to the point where all I think about is "what is that person going to do to me on sunday?" or"what bruises will I get this time?" HELP!

Grandmaster Trovador Ramos Sr. is the only 1 beat the legendary Bruce Lee in sparring (Hong Kong) during 70's. TRACMA_INTERNATIONAL_TASK_FORCE@yahoogroups.com TRACMA was a Filipino self-made Consolidated Martial Arts.The styles and techniques of which was founded by the only as yet Filipino Fourteen (14 ) degree Red Belt Master Trovador R. Ramos Sr.who was internationally recognized and acclaimed Master Trovador successfully was able to re-establish the worth of the filipinos through unbearable endurance,self- discipline, sacrifices and willfull determination that can equate and stand out over the world famous Martial Arts experts in terms of skills,talents and ability. He believed that there was always a room for improvement and endeavoured to develop his self-defense knowledge,which he inherited from his grandfather' s clan,whom were all exponents of sports in their prime days.he painstakingly analyzed,evaluated and modified every movement and step to give it a more rewarding effect in its inflictions and defense. A foretaste of his efforts was realized in his hometown at San Antonio,Zambales wherein his first gym was stablished.Martial Arts enthusiast from all over the fourteen towns of Zambales,overwhelmi ngly surged to his gym to learn the art and enlist as student/members. The art spread like a wild fire.Thus,he was recommended and personally was asked to teach TRACMA at the near-by-bases. Master Trovador was hired as the Chief Instructor Of Martial Arts at the US Naval Base namely in San Miguel Navy Radio Station and in Subic Bay in 1961,together with the US Naval Security Department-Uniform Guard Chief Capt.Andy Cascante,being appointed by Master Trovador as the Administrator of TRACMA,the Olongapo gym was organized.It was followed by another one in Pampanga,then in Tarlac,then in Pangasinan and way up to Baguio City.All of each gym on different places had an assigned trained and qualified instructors through the recommendation of Capt.Cascante. And this is where and how the Master/Founder came to know the Administrator, who also became his good friend. The established gyms and it's members were named "D'Invincibles" ,because of its aim to train only on gaining friends and did ways with enmity.It had justified the group for logically saying "One knows not of defeat when he has an enemy".Thus, Master Trovador had the opportunity to have personally met several world reknown Martial Arts Experts,such as Karate,Taekwondo, Judo,Aikido and many other self-defense groups in the Base,whom all earned their rank and belt from different foreign countries.To their surprise,they merely turned dull-rats and sluggish when faced and tried by only student beginners of Master Trovador.And because of this,frequent invitation was extended to him to lecture and demonstrate on board ships as a Civilian US Navy Martial Arts Instructor on a Temporary Additional Duty.This had made him saw several places in the world possible.And the most frequent question asked to him was on what/which book or where his art was acquired.With the humility and with a smile,he explained that such forms could not as yet be found on any bookfor it was personally developed and consolidated by him. Mr.Teddy Halper,the 1956 World Champion Of International Real Combat,in his capacity as head of the World Reasearch on Martial Arts and Education and World Authority Consultant on Real Combat studied TRACMA's art.After thorough and careful evaluation of the Filipino Martial Art Instructor's knowledge,agility, skills,technique s and ability,he then awarded and vested him the title which all of Mr.Halper's staff concurring,the "fourteen ( 14 ) Degree Redbelt Master". He decided to legalized the introduction of his self-made Consolidated Martial Arts for official recognition after returning from his duty on TAD order(Temporary Additional Duty).Authoring it's operation,he organized a non-stock corporation and called it the "international Real Combat Judo-Karate Organization" under Sec No.36882 on Nov.25,1968. He then gave birth the recognition of Filipino Martial Arts'in the country. The Philippine Karate Association (PKA)was also formed in 1970 and thinking that Master Trovador's organization was also a karate group,they listed it as a member of the formed PKA subjecting it under their leadership,laws and regulations. Master Trovador then vehemently with tact and humility objected and appealed to the PKA Secretary Atty.Jesus P.Arino.Sr. 1.That his founded Martial Arts was a self-made style and technique.Not Copied from any foreign Martial Arts.It's obviously very different in many ways from that of Karate which was an art form that originated and introduced by a foreign country. 2.That the self-made art of the Founder was already established and had proven supremacy and effeciency in several parts of the world where it has been accepted,acknowledg ed,respected and adopted as the Filipino Martial Art,and that it has already one hundred ninety seven (197) branches that had been organized outside of the philippines. 3.That to accept subordination and/or membership under Karate,a Foreign Martial Arts in the Philippines, is a disgraced and discriminationto the Filipinos and to the Republic of the Philippines. It could also degrade the Filipino Master/Founder who already had sacrificed unbearable time and efforts in his founded art's upliftment that required not only acknowledgement and respect,but also recognition on it's supremacy and efficacy above many other Martial Arts. 4.That it's name recorded in the Security and Exchange Commision was given to show due respect to the world organization of Mr.Teddy Halper,who awarded Master Trovador his present title and degree.It did not meant that it was a part of the Karate Association. Karate was merely a tiny part of the Filipino Consolidated Martial Arts and should not therefore,and in any sense of justice, fall under or to subordinate it to any foreign Martial Arts. Then Master Trovador finally decided and resolved the confusion by renaming it as "TRACMA".It did not carry the previous listed members under the non-stock organization and also primarily avoided all who were dropped out for non-participation and obvious disinterest to the group as well as those who did not kept in touch with the Founder for the last six (6) or more years. TRACMA Promotions was then formed.it was approved by the Bureau of Domestic Trade of the Philippine Under B.D.T.Cert.of Registration No.0141/77 and a B.D.T.Provincial Cert.No.P.76/ 13772 was issued to continue it's operations legally. TRACMA was anTherefore acronym for Trovador Ramos Consolidated Martial Arts.Therefore, its proper,wise and fitting to know more of the Filipino Founder in order to fully visualize the evaluation of it's significance and entirely. The Founder was likewise a professional musician.And after leaving his US Navy Civilian job as Chief Instructor,he travelled with his brothers,who were also all musicians,with an aim to earn and pursue the global recognizance of his founded Martial Arts.He established gyms in all the places he went up to.Slowly,but with wilfull determinations, the Founder courageously hurdled and surpassed all of the countless rival resentment and odds triumphantly. His tactful and friendly approached had paid off effectively. All those who opposed and confronted him,one after the other,accepted their defeat and fell on to his aide.His safe and constructive method was sincerely shown and the interest for their behalves was proven by actual efficacy of Master Trovador's art.And with this,he gained their respect and acknowledgement for his art's Mastership supremacy.They vowede down to him and submitted themselves under his tutorship and proudly adopted TRACMA as their choice of Martial Arts. HongKong was not different to all these places in the Fareast that the Master/Founder had been to.In fact,it was where he met so many challenges that gave him the limelight break to popularity.HongKong was not only an oen port,but was also a creamy melting spot for relaxation that invigoratingly invited the world noted Martial Arts Expert to converge and domicile. With the tide in favor of the Master/Founder and perhaps with lady-luck on his side,he unmolestedly proven the strength of his friendly and tactful approaches.He showed with ease the supremacy of his founded art to whomever confronted him.This had boosted his personality and his name became an epitome and by word of so many Martial Arts Experts who have tried and accepted his Mastership. Then one afternoon,the late world famous movie action star,Mr.Bruce Lee,whom in real life was an acclaimed International Martial Arts expert uninvited,visited Master Trovador.With evident curiousity and obvious intent to try the fast rising Filipino Martial Arts Master,the chinese action star challenged Master Trovador very tactfully.And on pretext of the game Mr.Lee wished to warm up nd invited anyone in the gym to try and fight with him. Mr.Lee,being an international figure and celebrity,aside from being a Chinese Martial Art Idol,is a very respected man,thus,no one dared to accept the challenge.And with countless avid fans in addition to so many media men,camera men and movie personalities whom were always following him,so many people witnessed that event.The Filipino Master had no alternative but to oblige to protect the prestige and image of his founded art for his gym's respectability, for his member's moral,for the pride of the Filipinos as a whole and for honour to his country,the Republic of the Philippines. Together with all those people around him and those who believed and supported in his invincibility, Mr.Lee's superb fighting speed,knowledge and agility had made him over confident.Master Trovador,on the other hand,had that equalled timing,guilful defenses and counters that kept him unperturbed by human opinion.Both started with great confidensed and it was actually the audience whom visibly showed worriness than excitement of the sparring's result. The Filipino Master's dynamic sportmanship and professionalism however,prevented the would be most embarassing position and unmendabledisgraced of the famous Chinese Action Movie Star.Instead of subduing Mr.Lee,which obviously could have been easily done,Master Trovador caught the Chinese Actor's fall twice and with out an attempt to inflict a blow.He vowede to signify his desire to put an end in the worthless sparring in cognizance in the Martial Arts Master especially in an official sport fighting. Master Trovador delightfully amazed all with his scientific and perfect timing,thwarting with case and beauty of Mr.Lee's all out efforts of attack with lightning speed and agility which resulted in vainglory. He could have won and done it with all the justification in the book,but he would just be creating an untoward feeling among the Chinese followers or perhaps eighty percent (80%)of the HongKong Chinese population who loved and idolized Mr.Lee.He then signalled the Chinese Action Movie Star to stop the fight and was gladly acknowledge. In return out of gratitude,Mr. Lee loudly announced that his main purpose at the gym was not to challenge Master Trovador nor sar with him but to offer him a good role and be a part of his forth coming movie entitled "Enter The Dragon". They received thunderous applauses and both became good friends.however, the offer was later turned down tactfully in the interest of preserving Filipino Prestige,ego and principles.Neverthe less,Mr.Lee requested to Master Trovador to teach him some routines to use in another movie productions to be filmed entirely in Italy,which was entitled "The rhythm Man",named after Master Trovador's perfect rhythm and timing.He was then recognized as Bruce Lee's coach.Unfortunately ,the Chinese famous Action Star's untimely death shattered the realization of the said film. Amazingly,an American Producer of Pan Asia Movie Production was one of those who witnessed the sparring of the two Martial Arts Experts and offered Master Trovador a directorial action job in his company.It was a shining oppurtunity to once more further the expansion of the Filipino Martial Arts,inspite of the monitorial meagerness,compared to that of Bruce Lee's offer which he turned down politely,the Founder readily accepted the offer. He went with the company to so many places in the world,directing action portions and also acting when giving an important and good role to play.This likewise made possible the establishment of TRACMA's gyms in so many places in the world.And made TRACMA a legend etched a deep in history never to be oblitarated that members distinguished it with pride and honor,worth of the highest quality to preserve. Master Trovador returned back as well polished movie star and was offered to do so several chinese action movies on which some where box office record grosser in japan,Australia and several place in the world.Then a Filipino producer of a certain movie outfit met Master Trovador in Hongkong and offered him to make a movie in the Philippines. "The Redbelt Master" which earned him for the first time,acceptance and cognizance in the movie world of his own country after working at many foreign movies.And another offer came in promptly."Sandugo" ,which was a top grosser.Then it was followed by the "Big Fist" that made him stay in the Philippines a little longer. In support to a Presidential Decree No.604 in 1975 at this juncture,the Inc's Nation Wide Development of Sports and Physical Fitness Program decided then that TRACMA art be nationally adopted.It was not because the Master/Founder was a brethren of good standing but due to it's high degree of choice in it's development program and fervent nationalistic support. Aware of the officers significance, Master Trovador happily accepted and regarded it as another challenge whether he could once more stand out in terms of leadership dynamism.To ascertain a resounding success,he stayed in the country for a couple of years to oversea the establishment of TRACMA schools and nationwide teaching for the interest of his country and fellow filipinos. After a while,Master Trovador continued his career in the music world as a Musical Director in Hong Kong.Aside from his high paying job in the music industry,he still continued teaching TRACMA.And beacuse of his greatness in the art,countless people of a new batch registered to him as a student of TRACMA. Being one of the pioneer brethren of the INC in Hongkong,Master Trovador assisted on establishing a locale in the country and congregate worship services.He actively participated in the Kowloon Locale being one of the officer and even becoming the Head Deacon. Then Master Trovador met Mr.Roger Boschman,an INC member,who is also an exponent and an ardent lover of Martial Arts.The two became good friends.Mr.Boschman eventually studied and learned TRACMA.With great appreciation and high regard to TRACMA's art and especially to the Master/Founder, Mr.Boschman, together with Master/Founder Trovador and Administrator Capt.Cascante, agreed and got together and pursued the revitalization of TRACMA.Thus, on April 24,1988 TRACMA World Wide FEDERATION as registered in Hong Kong with Master Trovador Ramos Sr. as the Founder/President and titular head and Mr.Roger Boschman as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.However, Capt.Andy Cascante was still the International Consultant/Adviser and managed TRACMA PROMOTIONS in the Philippines nation-wide, it was later on re-registered as Philippines TRACMA World Wide. In 1988,Mater Trovador's two youngest children came to HongKong to study.The opportunity that his children were there enabled him to upgrade the teaching of TRACMA to them.His youngest son Trovador A.Ramos Jr. or James as they call him and his youngest daughter Lyrabelle A.Ramos or simply Lyra to them,learned fast and well.Thus,when both acquired Black Belt,they were officiated by Mater Trovador as instructors. Although Lyra concentrated on the level of administrative, James on the other hand actively trained the TRACMA students and pursued on to a higher belt and earned the title of 8th Degree Black Belt. Then in 1992,Cathay Pacific Airlines,an internationallly acclaimed commercial airline company in HongKong,contracted TRACMA to teach Consolidated Martial Arts Techniques to all it's Pilots,Flight Attendants and Management Team.The teaching and training took place in the gym of the Cathay Pacific Building near the Kai Tak (old) Airport.With the personal supervision of Master Trovador,this deal was done and administered by James and Lyra.Aside from their regular training of forms,they developed the Cathay employees alertness/rediness and fast adaptation to crucial situation in line of duty and had provided Special anti-hijacking Training Course

What is the best Personal Fitness Traning Program offered online? I have gone to a school for personal fitness training before and I think i am ready to get my certification. I want advice on the best program offered online.

A, "If you were in my shoes" question...? Background - I am a Biology major with minors in Biomedical Physics and Chemistry some extracurreculars are Bio Mentoring (tutoring Freshmen and Sophmore biology majors), inducted member into the Biology Honors Society, auxiliary member that volunteers in the hospital ER. Relay for Life every year. I worked in a lab (working on inhibition of HCV) at my college as both a assistant and a undergrad researcher. GPA is 3.92 I have taken the MCAT, and got a 38 I have taken the GRE and got a 1520 I just took the LSAT, and am waiting for that score. I have recommendation letters at the LSAC, as wlel as transcripts, and I have my personal statement ready. I have also talked to a OCS recruiter, and because of my "resume" and fitness, I am a shoo in for pilot training in Pensacola. My question is What should I do? Should I wait a year, finish the Medical school things, and go there. Should I send in the stuff to go to Harvard graduate school. Should I go to LAW school, if the LSAT scores are acceptable, or should I go through the OCS and try and to become a pilot? Just a, if you were in my shoes question...

does my RESUME look good?how can i make it better??????10 points? i want to make my resume better, let me know what needs changing:) p.s where my name and address is etc i put " there so i do not have my details online! .. Resume Ella Duffy Personal Details Name: " Date of birth: 17/8/1991 Age: 17 years. Address: " Telephone: Home: (03) 6239 9043 Mobile : " Email: " Availability to work: Week nights, Sunday, Personal Statement I am looking to gain employment in the hospitality industry. I'm Currently looking for a second casual job, And I am able to start work immediately. I am a friendly, honest, sociable, reliable and a hard working person who is willing and capable to help assist customers. I work great independently and working with others. Education I currently attend Rosny College in 2008, I studied 6 subjects. 1. Health Studies 2. English 3. Life Science (Biology) 4. Tourism 5. First Aid 6. Cakes biscuits and confectionery This year in 2009 at Rosny College I'm currently Studying 4 subjects. 1. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Tourism 2. French 3. Business Management 4. Business Computing Previous Education: Cottage School 1996-2000 South Arm Primary School 2001-2003 Rose Bay High School 2004-2007 Work Experience: Current casual job at Famish/say cheese cafe since 15th November Duties included: * Handling money * Serving Customers * Coffee Making * Waitressing * Cleaning duties. Skills: * High computer skills great knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet * Great Communication skills * First Aid certificate * RSA ( responsible service of alcohol) certificate Achievements · 40 hour famine 2004-2007 · Rose bay Achievement award 2007 · Rose bay academic award 2006 · Red Cross regular blood donation giver · Current learner’s driver’s license · Certificate of participation in Environmental service program- 2007 Hobbies and interests · Fashion · Cooking · Reading · Socializing · Traveling · Camping · Viewing films · Music · fitness Reference Anne Peterson Postion: Family friend. Family Friend: phone 0400500204

What should I do about this girl @ the gym? Hey all, apologies for the wall of text. I've been working out at the campus gym for about 2 years. I've lost a considerable amount of weight (around 30 lbs) and replaced it with muscle. I'd say I'm pretty darn fit. Occasionally I'd catch girls looking at me, start small talk sometimes, but yesterday I met this girl who is completely different from the others and I'm not sure about what to do. I went to the gym yesterday morning at around 9am, and there were about 5 or 6 people there. This very cute girl approached me at the end of my dumb bell bench press sets (with my headphones on) and sparked up a conversation with me - asking me random questions about fitness and health. For example, she wanted to start doing some muscle training but she was a bit embarrassed to ask other people and she was too scared to attempt exercises by herself. Long story short, I gave her a few tips and even assisted her in a few exercises (I tried my best not to stare @ obvious places). We talked for about an hour about various things, such as school, where we live, how often we go to the gym/what times... then I had to leave because of work. She asked me what time I went to the gym and how often I visited, saying she was going to try to come at around the same times. I'm very interested in this girl...so I'm wondering if anyone has similar experiences. If so, what should I do? I don't want to come on too fast without knowing if she's interested... and I'm not sure as to whether or not she thinks of me as just a free personal trainer (sigh) or if she decided to talk to me of all people because she's interested.

HELP!CRUSHIN ON GUY RUNNER-Can anyone give me tips on how to become an jogger as fast and efficiently as poss? When i was started high school, i was overweight ( 180lbs - 5ft 6'). Then by my senior year i dropped a lot of the extra pounds (went down to 105lbs - 5ft'8). For some unexplainable reason as soon as the weight dropped, i was able to run - i had completed the running portion of the fitness test in gym class with much ease - As well as there were moments, where out of the blue i was able to run non-stop for hours without any prior training/stretching/anything . After being forced by my parents to gain some of the weight back ( they were concerned about me), i have become unable to run ?!?!?! NOW There is this guy i am totally crushing on and he is very into running. Not only do i want to start running again because it was SUPER FUN, but i want to be able to join in on his interest!!!! Can anyone give some personal tips or suggestions on how o become a runner fast?!?!? P.S. I AM MODERATELY ACTIVE ( do A LOT of stationary biking and walking; hours! + i DO A LOT of pilates exercise every day!! and VERY clean 6 days a week - the 7th day is my cheat day when i eat limited amounts of breads, healthy fats etc.) Thanks a million for all contributors!!!!!!! LOVE,

on a physical aspect, attractive? I posted this on the fitness board, but i'm not sure which one would be most appropriate 2nd time posting I’m doing a piece for a paper I’m writing, its basis surrounding body types and attraction to these body types. And while I know that this sometimes isn't the most reliable of sources, I want honest opinions from real people, and I’ll use a friend of mine as an example. She just reached 5"7, weighs around 145 lbs and is curvy (not 'fat' or obese) - her curves are mostly relevant in her chest, backside, and hips. If she lived in the 1940's, she would be the tease of any high school guy. You couldn't say that she's lazy; she works out anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours about every day and she has a lot of energy- she weight trains, dances, and occasionally runs. She has a striking face. What is your impression of her, just by what I described? Would she fit you're impression of 'dateable'? The paper more broadly touches on how today's beauty is distorted by fad dieting, plastic surgery, and photo-retouching. In a society plagued by the morbidly obese AND the sickenly skinny, it's hard to define beauty. Would you help me by putting you're apr. age (I don't want to seem like a stalker, so 'senior in high school' instead of 18 and so on), what region of the country you live in, your body type (this would help, but I don't need it if you don't want to put it down), what's you're impression of her body type (based on the info I provided), IF SHE IS DATEABLE OR NOT and any other personal blurbs you would like to add. Thanks for helping me out and I'm really interested in what people's perceptions are. *dateable or not in YOUR eyes.

your opinions- is she 'dateable'? I posted this on the fitness board, but i'm not sure which one would be most appropriate I’m doing a piece for a paper I’m writing, its basis surrounding body types and attraction to these body types. And while I know that this sometimes isn't the most reliable of sources, I want honest opinions from real people, and I’ll use a friend of mine as an example. She just reached 5"7, weighs around 145 lbs and is curvy (not 'fat' or obese) - her curves are mostly relevant in her chest, backside, and hips. If she lived in the 1940's, she would be the tease of any high school guy. You couldn't say that she's lazy; she works out anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours about every day and she has a lot of energy- she weight trains, dances, and occasionally runs. She has a striking face. What is your impression of her, just by what I described? Would she fit you're impression of 'dateable'? The paper more broadly touches on how today's beauty is distorted by fad dieting, plastic surgery, and photo-retouching. In a society plagued by the morbidly obese AND the sickenly skinny, it's hard to define beauty. Would you help me by putting you're apr. age (I don't want to seem like a stalker, so 'senior in high school' instead of 18 and so on), what region of the country you live in, your body type (this would help, but I don't need it if you don't want to put it down), what's you're impression of her body type (based on the info I provided), IF SHE IS DATEABLE OR NOT and any other personal blurbs you would like to add. Thanks for helping me out and I'm really interested in what people's perceptions are. *dateable or not in YOUR eyes.

Where can I get the training I need to become a fitness/personal trainer? First let me say, I LOVE working out. I love my trainer! When I asked my trainer, where he got his bachelors degree, he said he didn't have one.This surprised me! But he is certified through the NSCA. He has taken alot of workshops over the last 20 years, which allows him to work successfully without a degree. He has taught me alot over the last 18 months. And I want to help others the way I've been helped. I would like to work as a fitness/personal trainer, while getting my bachelors degree in exercise science. Can anyone help me find a reputable vocational school that offers fitness/[personal trainer education? 1: What's the best vocational school for fitness/personal trainer in the US? 2: What is the better credential to have ACSM, NSCA, AFFA? What is the "gold" standard? 3: Any recommendations before I even plunk down any money on a short/long term program? 4: Is National Personal Trainer Institute a good school? Any suggestions or opinions would be very helpful.

I need a resume by tuesday and I dont know how to make it look good.? I dont have any work experience and am still in school for the field Iam applying for. Personal training. Fitness. I graduate in december. I got my GED in 2001 but other than that I dont have any schooling. Is it possible to make a professional looking resume with this info??

Are there any college degrees which do not require a lot of math, yet pay well ??? I'm having a hard time choosing a college degree which will allow me to obtain a well paying job, yet does not require a lot of math. Can someone PLEASE throw some ideas at me? Originally I wanted to go into the medical field, but I'm just being honest with myself, I don't like math. Period. So it would probably end up being a waste of time and money if I went that route. I can deal with a couple of math classes, but not math every year of school. What can I take up? Is there ANY major that doesn't require a lot of math?????? My love is personal training and fitness. But I'm being realistic. Unless I'm one of the rare exceptions in the field, I don't think fitness would give me something to fall back on for years to come.

does my RESUME look good?how can i make it better??????10 points? i want to make my resume better, let me know what needs changing:) p.s where my name and address is etc i put " there so i do not have my details online! Resume Ella Duffy Personal Details Name: " Date of birth: 17/8/1991 Age: 17 years. Address: " Telephone: Home: (03) 6239 9043 Mobile : " Email: " Availability to work: Week nights, Sunday, Personal Statement I am looking to gain employment in the hospitality industry. I'm Currently looking for a second casual job, And I am able to start work immediately. I am a friendly, honest, sociable, reliable and a hard working person who is willing and capable to help assist customers. I work great independently and working with others. Education I currently attend Rosny College in 2008, I studied 6 subjects. 1. Health Studies 2. English 3. Life Science (Biology) 4. Tourism 5. First Aid 6. Cakes biscuits and confectionery This year in 2009 at Rosny College I'm currently Studying 4 subjects. 1. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Tourism 2. French 3. Business Management 4. Business Computing Previous Education: Cottage School 1996-2000 South Arm Primary School 2001-2003 Rose Bay High School 2004-2007 Work Experience: Current casual job at Famish/say cheese cafe since 15th November Duties included: * Handling money * Serving Customers * Coffee Making * Waitressing * Cleaning duties. Skills: * High computer skills great knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet * Great Communication skills * First Aid certificate * RSA ( responsible service of alcohol) certificate Achievements · 40 hour famine 2004-2007 · Rose bay Achievement award 2007 · Rose bay academic award 2006 · Red Cross regular blood donation giver · Current learner’s driver’s license · Certificate of participation in Environmental service program- 2007 Hobbies and interests · Fashion · Cooking · Reading · Socializing · Traveling · Camping · Viewing films · Music · fitness Reference Anne Peterson Postion: Family friend. Family Friend: phone 0400500204

does my RESUME look good?how can i make it better??????10 points? i want to make my resume better, let me know what needs changing:) p.s where my name and address is etc i put " there so i do not have my details online Resume Ella Duffy Personal Details Name: " Date of birth: 17/8/1991 Age: 17 years. Address: " Telephone: Home: (03) 6239 9043 Mobile : " Email: " Availability to work: Week nights, Sunday, Personal Statement I am looking to gain employment in the hospitality industry. I'm Currently looking for a second casual job, And I am able to start work immediately. I am a friendly, honest, sociable, reliable and a hard working person who is willing and capable to help assist customers. I work great independently and working with others. Education I currently attend Rosny College in 2008, I studied 6 subjects. 1. Health Studies 2. English 3. Life Science (Biology) 4. Tourism 5. First Aid 6. Cakes biscuits and confectionery This year in 2009 at Rosny College I'm currently Studying 4 subjects. 1. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Tourism 2. French 3. Business Management 4. Business Computing Previous Education: Cottage School 1996-2000 South Arm Primary School 2001-2003 Rose Bay High School 2004-2007 Work Experience: Current casual job at Famish/say cheese cafe since 15th November Duties included: * Handling money * Serving Customers * Coffee Making * Waitressing * Cleaning duties. Skills: * High computer skills great knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet * Great Communication skills * First Aid certificate * RSA ( responsible service of alcohol) certificate Achievements · 40 hour famine 2004-2007 · Rose bay Achievement award 2007 · Rose bay academic award 2006 · Red Cross regular blood donation giver · Current learner’s driver’s license · Certificate of participation in Environmental service program- 2007 Hobbies and interests · Fashion · Cooking · Reading · Socializing · Traveling · Camping · Viewing films · Music · fitness Reference Anne Peterson Postion: Family friend. Family Friend: phone 0400500204

Personal Fitness Help!! ? 1. What are the two important parts of physical fitness program? Skill-related and health-related Physical-related and mental-related Heart-related and skeletal-related Cardio-related and strength-related 2. Cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition are all considered______________ related factors. 3. Which of the answers below best describes examples of skill-related factors? Heredity, environment, and financial status Cardiovascular efficiency, blood pressure, and flexibility Body composition, water weight, and pulmonary efficiency Coordination, agility, and power 4. Please select the answer that best matches the following scenario. Jessica and Sonya went to the same high school. They were both good friends. Jessica was on the Varsity swim team and volleyball team. Sonya always wanted to join the volleyball and gymnastics teams. Sonya was not able to because her parents both worked and she had to go home directly after school to take care of her younger brother and sister. (1 point) Sonya’s inability to participate could have limited her skill-related factors from their true potential, because her environment prevented her from participating in the same level of activity as her friend Jessica. Sonya suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes due to her inability to develop her health-related factors through organized sports. Jessica and Sonya have the same opportunities, they are the same age, there does not seem to be any limitations on either girl’s potential for physical fitness. Sonya’s health related factors limit her from achieving her true fitness potential. 5. Heredity, environment, and behavior are all aspects that can limit a person’s __________ related factors. 6. If your training program is focused on improving how well your heart and lungs work together to supply oxygen your body during exercise, what health related factor are you targeting? Coordination Cardiovascular efficiency Muscular strength Agility 7. Body composition is best defined as: How much you weigh compared to your height How much of your body consists of fat compared to lean muscle and bone How much you weigh in pounds compared to your goal weight How much endurance and balance your body is capable of 8. Barbara really enjoys yoga. What skill related factors are required to be able to hold poses in yoga? Balance, agility, and coordination Muscular strength, agility, and power Cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength, and low body fat percentage Flexibility, power, and muscular strength. 9. John goes running around his neighborhood everyday after work. What health-related factors will he be improving through this type of training? Cardiovascular efficiency and muscular strength Power and speed Agility and speed Cardiovascular efficiency and speed 10. Exercise has been shown to help with some _________________disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and stress.