Fitness GYM Interview Preparation Guide

I browse the net for new and upcoming products or exercise techniques in the market. I try read as much as possible but most the knowledge comes from chatting to other trainers.

I worked at Bath and Body Works for almost two years, so I got retail experience. While working there my managers would help us to become better sales associates. We would set goals each day and aim to accomplish them, such as selling a certain number of products or add ones at the counter, etc.

I always watch my client and see how much they could do. I always start them off on a slower pace and increase the workouts as they become stronger and more comfortable. I watch for signs such as breathing, red face, possibility of fainting, etc.

The first one would be the plank as it works the core, lower back, glutes, thigs and hamstrings. The second one would be squats as it works the whole upper leg and finally the third one would be tricep curls as they will help get rid of any bingo wings.

The highest amount of force that a muscle can exert in one move; or put another way, the maximum amount of weight that a person can lift in one repetition.

Bar with weights on either end. Can be adjustable or fixed. Commonly used in upper body exercises such as bench press or military press, or in compound exercises such as squats or deadlifts.

Exercises which help to build strength and muscle through pushing or pulling bodyweight, such as push-ups, pull-ups, planking or tricep dips.

Exercise which helps to improve both strength and cardio. It begins in the crouching position, then the participant pushes their legs back and performs a press-up, before coming back to the crouching position and performing a vertical jump.

A nutrient found in food, which provides the body with glucose, which the body then converts into energy.

Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. However, it is important to get them from healthy sources as much as possible. Examples of healthy carbs are wholegrains and vegetables. Less healthy sources are products containing added or refined sugar, or processed foods.

Upright version of a bench press, performed on a pulley or plate machine. Works the chest muscles.

Adjust your seat so the handles are at shoulder height, then place your hands on the handles and push forwards to perform a rep.