Comments on: Directions toward a career in fitness – part 2

By: Alan Aragon

Alan Aragon — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:55:57 +0000

Chris,

I just posted the final installment of this series, it should give you enough tools to make the right decision. Read it through, and chew on the possibilities a while. If you still have questions, let me know.

By: Chris Nunz

Chris Nunz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:28:57 +0000

Hey Alan, nice series!

I’ve spoken to you a lot on the BB.com forums and this information is hugely relevant to me.

Only one problem – I want to be a Nutritionist but I gradutated in May 2008 with a BS in Business. I’ve been working in the “business world” for a year now and hate it. I’ve been ACE certified since 2005 but only trained until ’07 and want to get back into the Fitness Industry.

I see you were a Master of Nutrition when you started – which I know helped you. What do you recommend for me? Can I take graduate classes in Nutrition? Is it worth the money? Or is money better spent on Nutritional and Fitness Certications?

I’m just trying to gauge how well I can do without having gone to school for it – but this is something I really want to do and I’m still young at 23 years old.

By: Alan Aragon

Alan Aragon — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:05:46 +0000

Hah, thanks Mike.

Thanks for stopping in.

You obviously have supervised some serious squatting sessions

PS – I hope you can make it to the next Summit.

By: Michael Miller

Michael Miller — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:40:33 +0000

Alan,

I’m enjoying the blog posts very much. I’m thankful that its not as incredibly boring and difficult to read as the AARR.

Byt the way, I LOLed @ “Not to mention, none of my nutritional clients have audibly farted while straining to tell me the truth.”

By: Alan Aragon

Alan Aragon — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:06:00 +0000

Cool, thanks guys.

By: Craig Walker

Craig Walker — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:10:58 +0000

Alan,

Congratulations on your new site! I’ll be checking in regularly for your famous cutting-edge updates!

Craig

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By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:19:42 +0000

Thank you for sharing your experiences, Alan. It’s interesting to see how everyone has a story to tell and yours is a fascinating one for me to read. I can’t wait to read about your AARR – I’d like to do the same soon.
Cassandra Forsythe

By: Mike L.

Mike L. — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:54:16 +0000

Thanks, broski. Between the AARR, book, blog, family, and daily client check-ins, I hope you’re making some time to sleep!

Glad to hear the online consultations work well. Despite a handful of limitations, I can certainly see the appeal.

-ML

By: Alan Aragon

Alan Aragon — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:27:33 +0000

Steven – That’s a trip. Memory lane is kinda nice to visit, huh?

Mike – Unequivocally, yes. Online clients are highly motivated and compliant. My in-person clients get communication with me once a week, whereas I have my online clients report to me every weekday. I interact with my online clients on most weekdays. This keeps the accountability and communication strong, which is great for results.

Roland – with all the questions I get about how to go about a fitness career, I’ll finally be able to just drop a link. Glad you like the material, hope all is well with you. I’m sure we’ll talk soon.