How time flies...the pioneer batch of Train The Trainer Programme graduates today! But before that, they have to pass the examination - in terms of client consultation, sales presentation & fitness training. Seeing them go through it all reminds me of when I first started off as well. It really brings back good memories as the participants are probably still unaware of the number of lives they can positively transform by virtue of this very noble profession called personal training.

Here are some candid shots of what took place on the sidelines of the examination. Remember, it's all about having fun during training too!


I think judging from the build of the 'client', he's exaggerating...is it really that heavy?

Two cobras sunning themselves in the open, surrounded by curious onlookers? Nay...just doing stretching


Did he break a bone or ligament? Look at his facial expression!! 

Congratulations to all the 4 newly minted personal trainers!

 

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I've finally finished designing the Train The Trainer Programme certificate. Just in time to get it printed and issued when the guys graduate this Sat. 

Looking at all the certificates I have received over the years, I decided to do away with the conventional designs that have a gold trimming as a border as it surely looks tacky. So for my Train The Trainer Certification Programme certificate, I came up with a design using strips and curves as the border. This reminds all of us that we have to be flexible in life and adaptability is important in this time and age. Playing with bright colours to liven up the mood, I chose orange (the colour of energy & vitality) and black (the colour of coolness & mystery).

Being a personal trainer is more than just about flexing your muscles. It is about knowing how to draw out the best in your client and 'infecting' them with your abundant energy. It is about being creative and designing new exercises when the equipment is spartan. Most importantly, it is also about being a steadfast beacon of support and motivation for your client when the going gets tough.

Paying tribute to my roots where it all started for me, I added in symbols of the the gym in the form of dumbbells and weighted plates. To this very day, I still train using them.

Lastly, for the 4 guys who started on this journey with us, I included a group photo and the trainer declarations. Each declaration is a declaration to the Universe of the values we hold true to our hearts. Being of service and adding value to other people's lives is definitely one of them :)   

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Understanding how difficult it is to walk the fitness journey alone especially as all are just starting out, I've decided to value add further to the 4 guys who are in my Train The Trainer Certification Programme. 

But first before I informed them of the good news, I told them the 'not so good' news first. Hahaha...

I swear I saw some eyeballs grow bigger when I announced during class that they were already on the 90-Day Body Challenge. Let me explain what this means. 

As budding fitness enthusiasts, you must first convince yourself that you are fully satisfied with the services yourself before you can convince your prospects. More importantly, you must go through the baptism of fire personally to experience it first-hand. Only then can you share your experience with your prospects.

After explaining the rationale to them, all agreed. 

Then, I sweetened it by telling them that I will offer them a free mentorship programme during the 90 days. Each mentor (myself & Dex, my business partner) will take 2 mentees each. 

I wish someone offered me this when I first started on my long and arduous fitness journey from stick-thin to lean toned me today. If there was, I would not have walked the long winding road and wasted precious time & money.

Looking forward to being a good mentor. Watch this space :)

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Train the Trainer Certification Programme will always remain special to me in many ways. It is the predominant vehicle through which I share my passion with other like-minded fitness enthusiasts. One of my higher-end programmes, I designed it after blending the best from world famous masters and my own experience from training and the corporate world. Like the proverbial bamboo curtain, the veil is lifted and all details revealed.

I’m so looking forward to receiving my first batch of students. In fact, we have enough to start a class soon. Looking at some possible dates, 12, 13 and 19 Sep appear feasible. Let’s lock in these dates, guys. J

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