Fitness Instructor Interview Questions & Answers

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Yes I am cpr certified tho it has just recently became out-of-date.

I'm a personal trainer and a fitness instructor so I'm basically paid to be the giant pain in the ass who gets people out of bed and exercising every day!

In my experience upbeat music and weight loss competitions are two things that really motivate an aerobics group.

I maintain a client referral list and make cold contacts; I also promote the gym and fitness services via face book and other social media platforms.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) consists of mouth-to-mouth respiration and chest compression. CPR allows oxygenated blood to circulate to vital organs such as the brain and heart.

A trainer's education may be a certification and coursework from a health organization, degrees in physical education and adult fitness, and any relevant coursework or degree: psychology, biology, etc.

Though I specialize in personal training and enjoy setting individual goals and attaining them more, I work equally well with client groups.

I have experience in teaching classes so I know I am capable. I am well spoken and can lead very well. I also have a deep voice which gives me a presence.

My personal favorites are the elliptical, stationery bike and treadmill. These three equipments are most commonly used and most enjoyed by clients in addition to being the most effective ones.

Getting to meet new and interesting people and helping them to change their lives. Some of my clients are now friends and some have lost - and kept off - an incredible amount of weight. As everyone's getting bigger and less fit, it's important we all stay aware of our own bodies.

I have always been a bit of a fanatic about fitness. I was a constant source of annoyance to my parents who became sick of taking me from one sporting event to the next: football, hockey, long distance running - you name it I was doing it.
But I fell into banking (retail not investment, don't hate me!) and decided when I turned 25 that it was NOT right for me. Some training and a qualification later, here I am!

Be honest here -- but also keep in mind that the employer might be trying to understand what you're passionate about and what you'll be well-suited to do at the facility. If the employer is looking for someone to do extensive weight training workouts with clients, for example, it might be a good idea to tell him that you enjoy weight training.

Yes I have taught aerobic classes for the past year and know what is involved in it.

With this question, employers want to know that you're invested in the company and that you've done your homework. A variation on this question is "what do you know about our company?"

As such, the way to answer this question is to tell the employer some of what you know about the company, and to list a few of the qualifications or skills you have that make you a good fit for the company's style and client base.

Yes from my previous job I was a shop assistant and had to sell a lot of the products to customers.

With a question like this, the employer is using a "behavioral" interviewing technique. The idea is to gain a sense of how you'll behave in future situations, based on what you've done in the past. Naturally, you should avoid bad-mouthing the client. Talk about how you listened to her concerns, and outline the various strategies you employed to meet her needs.

A successful training session is that, when you and your client attain the goal of your training, that the client satisfy the outcome of the several session you've done. that the client see the result itself.

Gym and fitness center owners are often concerned with making sales and keeping clients coming back to continue making gym fees -- so they'll naturally be concerned about your sales skills and your ability to retain clients. To answer this question, talk about the methods you use to get clients excited about training, and how you work to keep them motivated.

Such situations rarely occur since I am very vigilant and guide the clients thoroughly as they use the gym equipment. However if it does happen, I am CPR certified and fully capable of providing first aid and calling an ambulance if needed.

I have been training for a couple of years now and believe its part of my life. I think that other people need to do the same and make exercise part of their daily, weekly and monthly life. I used to attend classes and really enjoyed them they are the reason I became a trainer.

If the fitness center caters to people with special medical conditions or an aging population -- as many do -- you'll need to be well-versed in how to handle special circumstances. If you're aware of how to handle the medical condition the employer has mentioned, outline the steps you'd take to ensure the client can exercise safely, including using props or modifying the program, for example.

If you don't remember how to handle that particular situation, don't make something up. Tell the employer that you'd use your exercise science books and consult other trainers for guidance and that you'd be sure to gather all the necessary information before starting to train the client.

Like everything else in technology, fitness accessories and exercises change all the time. Personal trainers always stay current with the latest developments and products, which you can demonstrate by mentioning recent developments in the area.

It would still involve some kind of sport, I think sports science or maybe a golf instructor would be top of my list.

I think organic is too good for better health and help in weight lose.

Every trainer employs tricks of the trade to keep clients coming back. Talk about how you've rewarded clients with prizes for attending a certain number of other sessions, how you send out email reminders, or any other technique that's been successful for you in the past.