Monday, October 15, 2012

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval


(1) Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

So my goal is to create a workout plan for myself because most training instructors have their own workout plan to get people fit. So I'm creating a  workout plan and do it for 30 days or more and try to get some results. If I't works then that would be great because that means it's an effective workout.

(2) Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

Well I'll be hitting the gym 2 or 3 hours a day and I'll probably go over 30 hours but at least i'll already have done 30 hours. I'll also be having mentors to help me out and guiding me on which workout would be the most effective.

(3) How does your independent study component relate to your working EQ?  

Well in order to teach a class or person as a fitness instructor you need to build you're own workout plan for people to do.   If the workout plan a success then it wold be great because in order to be a successful fitness instructor you must have a good workout plan. 

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Second interview Questions

1.How long and hard was the process to become a trainer at the YMCA?

2.What is the most difficult training situation that you had to deal with at the YMCA?

3.Where did you first start off as a trainer was there any gyms or YMCA you worked at before?

4.What can you tell me about the YMCA? What makes it more unique that other gyms?

5.Describe a typical work week?

Sunday, September 23, 2012

working EQ

The Pentagon

1. So far I liked my topic.Being a fitness instructor is really fun and I really like the workouts. I also got to meet many of the other staff members so I won't have any problems of finding other fitness instructors to ask more questions. The first time I met the trainer I had no idea that there was so many different kinds of trainers so i'm glad I got to talk to her and  she explained to me about it and help me choose the one I was looking for.

2. The interview with the mentor was really helpful, she explained everything I had to do to become a fitness trainer. She explained every class I had to take in college and the variety of other things I can take to make myself a even better trainer.

3. The workouts with my trainer probably is the main thing that worked out the most because I get to have a feel of this job. Teaching a class workouts was not as easy as i expected, some people needed help and others were waiting for the next one but it was overall a good experience.

4.The research checks and soreness after workouts hasn't worked out with me so far. I feel that the research check hasn't helped me much because most books and information from the web gave me the information I already know and doesn't give me the information i would get from a trainer up in person. The soreness after workouts is a pain in the neck too my body wants to give up. I didn't expect I had to push my body this hard.

5. (a)
What is the highest position you can get as a trainer?
 Is it hard to find a job as a trainer once you have got all the requirements to become a trainer and is   searching for a job?

(b) I want to get as much connection as I can so that I may get some discounts to gyms and be part of the people trying to reach their goals to loose weight or gain muscle. This is not a job I really want to get into its just a job I thought was interesting , but I hope I get to see people change through this workout process.

(c) I'd like to talk to other trainers that work in other gyms because there's so many type of classes you may teach one you are certified. I'd also like to hear their experiences and struggle trying to get certified.

   

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Problem Statement

1.Physical fitness

2. One issue that is common in the physical fitness area is being to tough for people especially beginners. Once they find it too hard they quit the class and you have less people which makes it less fun because you want to compete against people in you're class and feel determine to catch up. Once i solved it I'll show some physical fitness trainers ways to make the beginners feel more comfortable and help catch up.

3.Another issue is having a reliable fitness trainer because they are a big factor in the success of you're fitness and weight loss. Once the problem is solved i probably ask the gym to post a bio of their trainers on either their webpages or wall so that people can have a look of who they are working out with.