trainee- can i train others - Personal Trainer Community - Forum

[hourglass]

Hi. I'm still undertaking my Cert III in group fitness, im about 3/4 the way through.
I have been offered to train a girl in order to get her ready for the defence force. i need to know firstly if i can train her without finishing if it's not for profit and a practise for myself. what are the options here? is it a straight flat no i cant or can i train as a practising trainee???
help please!

[Dinah]

I understand that you're studying for a cert in Group Fitness, but are you a certified personal trainer already? I was under the impression that you had to be certified as a trainer before you could teach group fitness. Maybe that's just some programs.

In any case, if you're not certified as a trainer, I would say that it's not advisable to train anyone. I am guessing that you are also not insured, which is predicated on you being certified. You want to ensure the safety of your clients as well as protect yourself, so being certified and insured should be under your belt before you train in any situation.