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Looking for Certification in Yoga/pilates
Asked by C.L. from Chicago
on February 2, 2008
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Hi all,
I have always had an interest in the fitness industry and used to be an aerobics instructor and I am looking to do a certification course in both yoga and p...
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- I used to be a personal trainer at Bally's and I would say to look: www.yoga-teacher-training.org www.nestacertified.com/sportyoga-testimonials.html
- I'm a personal trainer and 1/2 way through with my pilates certification. I'm getting certified out of a studio in Lincoln Park(Flow www.flowchicago.com) The certifica...
- The two big aerboics certifications used in the Chicago area are AFAA and ACE. Both offer Yoga/Pilates certifications. If you google them, you can find their websites.
Personal Trainer???
Asked by S.G. from Austin
on February 17, 2008
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I'm currently in the finance/accouting field and I really don't like it at all. My husband is convinced that I need to get an accounting degree b/c I'm good with mone...
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- Hi S.... You could train to become a yoga instructor! Your hours could be set around your schedule to be able to spend time with your baby and hubby. You could offe...
- You know, I don't know anything about being a personal trainer. But this I do know- you stated at the very beginning that you didn't like the accounting- so going to ...
- Hi S., Congrats on your baby boy. Okay my husband is a personal trainer & I just realized that it is what he was born to do. He is always happy & full of life, no m...
Personal Training at Home or Other
Asked by A.P. from Kansas City
on November 7, 2007
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I'm looking for a personal trainer that is not affiliated with a gym. Someone who may come to my home or work or work outside of a gym. Any suggestions?
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- My husband personal trains. I know, he's a guy, but he has lots of female clients and they think he's great. He travels to people's homes, work or wherever. We live...
- Here is a website that might help you: http://www.personaltrainers.net/ and also check this news article on Personal Trainers, you want to make sure they are legit. ...
- I know a great personal trainer that currently works at a gym, but will consider doing contractual work. He has trained for 3+ years, has a B.S. in Kinesiology and ho...
Thinking About Being a Teacher, Anyone Have Personal Experience with This?
Asked by N.D. from Dallas
on August 2, 2010
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I am 38 WAHM. I have been thinking of going back to school to be a teacher. I would love to hear good and bad experiences from teachers about their chosen careers.
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- i have had several different teaching jobs in a wide variety of settings and neighborhoods. the best part of all of them is the kids, i do love teaching and i miss the...
- Good question. I am contemplating the same thing. I'm a 33 yr. old SAHM, 8 years corporate business experience, but feel education is my passion. I just wonder if i...
- Hi N.- I was a high school teacher before staying at home with my children and I plan to go back at the upper elementary/jr. high level in a couple of years. It is...
My Last Question on Class Advice
Asked by E.S. from New York
on March 2, 2012
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Thank you for all your support while I decide on this class for a possible career change. I may not have been clear so here is my last attempt. I am considering a par...
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- I would do the crash course with the acceptable accreditation. It is done faster so that you can begin working sooner, and it will open up many more doors than the oth...
- How on Earth is a 3 day crash course more widely accepted than a 2 month, hands on training? That's really odd. If you found out that the weekend course will bet...
- Friends of mine in the personal training arena. Have various accreditations in assorted things. Most of them have business on the side and don't rely on a formal gym ...
Pregnant-When To Tell New Employer??
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on January 25, 2012
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So I just got hired by the local hospital to be a phlebotomist. I was hired through a non-profit program that works to give employment to qualified unemployed/underemp...
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- Don't tell. You are not required to tell and it will definately red flag you. Wait until they ask you or you have to ask for leave. If an accident happens and yo...
- I don't know what "official policy" would be, if any. But I would wait until it is obvious or until you have to say something. Technically you can't be let go due to p...
- I'd wait until it was painfully obvious, legally they can't ask you about it so finish up training and get hired on FT then when you're 6-7 months go to HR and tell th...
Looking to Get Certified as a Pre- and Post-natal Exercise Consultant...
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on August 17, 2006
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I am considering getting my certification to be a pre- and post-natal exercise consultant/personal trainer. This stems from my own experience when I was pregnant a co...
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- I'd be interested when the time comes again.
- I just had a baby in July and I would love to have some help getting rid of this awful jiggly belly. Thanks.
- I have a 10 week old. I would have attended classes for Pre-Natal exercise. I do not know if I would have enrolled in private sessions. In my post-natal period an e...
Tell Me About Being a CNA
Asked by D.F. from Raleigh
on December 28, 2011
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My family is failing at our attempt to remain financially stable while I stay at home with our two children. After trying a couple of direct sales businesses and a few...
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- You might also talk to Hospice in your area. They are wonderful and they need people to go out and help people in their homes as well as hospitals with in-house Hospi...
- I have a friend who is a CNA. Are you sure you can get certification in a weekend? Each state is different, but it took her about 4 months, and then she had to take ...
- I know someone who recently became a CNA in a nursing home and she loves working with people, taking care of them. The downside is a lot of physical labor. Lifting p...
Just Kind of Fun... Did You Know This???
Asked by L._. from San Diego
on February 13, 2012
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Did you know that it's kind of mean to get your oil changed on a slushy, snowy day? My cousin works at Walmart in the tire/lube department. He was just telling me wh...
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- To answer the question: I hadn't considered that getting an oil change on a snowy day makes it messier for the mechanics. I've never done it, but I too, thought that s...
- We don't have cold weather but we have HOT weather. I always send cool thoughts to the roofers and road workers in the summer. 100°F+ plus the sun beating down plus...
- That is why we expect our kids to go to college.
Midwifes VS. Doctors
Asked by L.L. from Knoxville
on January 5, 2010
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Dear Moms,
I just found out that I'm pregnant and I haven't picked a doctor yet. I have looked at midwife birthing centers and I really like the idea of the ho...
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- PLEASE go to the doctor.I was young too with my first and I had a ton of complications, not to scare you but I almost died and my baby was born not breathing. Young gi...
- You can and see if a midwife would take you.
- I am sorry I can't offer you a suggestion on midwife v. doctor, I am just not that informed. I do want to commend you for doing the responsible thing and asking for a...
