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Being a veteran myself, I regularly see individuals that are looking to enter the military with a good athletic prowess and strong physical structure. I don't see much in the way of active military trying to maintain or improve their PT score but it has happened. Pre-enlistment training is actually quite popular with me but, I do offer more than just physical training. I also teach recruits about pre/post-enlistment benefits, rank structures, and newbie pitfalls that are typically encountered. These individuals are usually young and a little hazy about the journey they are embarking on, so I would strongly suggest boning up on some of this knowledge before encouraging someone to such a commitment. (Your local recruiter will usually be MORE THAN HAPPY to help) It is kind of bewildering though, when a soldier writes to thank you for your assistance in helping them protect our country.
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Hello Jude,
Yes, I currently work with my client/s who are active in the National Gaurd, Police Department, Sheriff's Department, Highway Patrol and Fire Department. Our programming definately aids them for their fitness assessment/s.
Sincerley,
Michael
Yes, I currently work with my client/s who are active in the National Gaurd, Police Department, Sheriff's Department, Highway Patrol and Fire Department. Our programming definately aids them for their fitness assessment/s.
Sincerley,
Michael
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Yes, some personal fitness trainers are having more clients that are either entering the Military or already in it.
AFAA has joined forces with the Military to create a certification.
It's called AFAA Military Fitness Specialist (AFAA MFS). It's a fusion of personal fitness trainer and group exercise instructor certification.
One of the requirements for the practical exam is that you must be able to do push ups and truly know your kinesiology.
Michele
AFAA MFS certified and AFAA Certification Consultant/Examiner
AFAA has joined forces with the Military to create a certification.
It's called AFAA Military Fitness Specialist (AFAA MFS). It's a fusion of personal fitness trainer and group exercise instructor certification.
One of the requirements for the practical exam is that you must be able to do push ups and truly know your kinesiology.
Michele
AFAA MFS certified and AFAA Certification Consultant/Examiner
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I have worked with Marine Corp personnel. One particular Jag Officer candidate came to me after finishing dead last in his previous testing. He made wonderful progress in our training, and passed with flying colors - he was thrilled, I was happy, and it was great advertising for my training business.
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
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LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
lecfitness@yahoo.com
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As a matter of fact...yes, I do. I am a current member of the Eielson AFB Fitness Assessment Cell and conduct all the PT tests for active duty and guard attached to the base.
You are making it sound like something has changed, nothing has changed with any ramifications we are simply upholding the integrity of the test that was lost over the years.
With that being said members still don't want to pay for anything. Most of the people that we test have access to trainers for free at base fitness centers. With the new changes there is no required fitness program for failures the responsibility lies with the member. With proper marketing of small group trainining at discount rates one could possibly boost their clientel, but its been my experience as a trainer and a tester that its the spouses that want the trainer not the members who need it.
You are making it sound like something has changed, nothing has changed with any ramifications we are simply upholding the integrity of the test that was lost over the years.
With that being said members still don't want to pay for anything. Most of the people that we test have access to trainers for free at base fitness centers. With the new changes there is no required fitness program for failures the responsibility lies with the member. With proper marketing of small group trainining at discount rates one could possibly boost their clientel, but its been my experience as a trainer and a tester that its the spouses that want the trainer not the members who need it.
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I am a Marine Corps veteran and I have worked with members of every branch of service as well as Police and Fire Departments. I was not prepared when I entered service, so I have developed and program that addresses all phases of training and multiple MOS's (military jobs.) I am currently participating in ACE's Joining Forces program and am working with several new clients including Air Force.
If you have not served, programs like Joining Forces are great ways to help service personnel. I do not think you will see many seeking out personal trainers due to cost, but I believe you can seek them out through programs. Speak to your accountant about donating training hours, perhaps you can take a tax credit if you have the right approach.
Phil Carpenter Lee
LightSpeed Fitness
If you have not served, programs like Joining Forces are great ways to help service personnel. I do not think you will see many seeking out personal trainers due to cost, but I believe you can seek them out through programs. Speak to your accountant about donating training hours, perhaps you can take a tax credit if you have the right approach.
Phil Carpenter Lee
LightSpeed Fitness
