A rant about basic concepts I

Hiya trainerdude.

Your accusations are silly, but that's what happens when you speak factually about something you're completely ignorant about.

If you're referring to my site... yes, I have permission from the site owner to post links in return for the time and effort I put in this community for a number of years now.

I've earned the trust and respect.

Many people, such as yourself, expect the reverse.... post links to money making websites and then earn respect.

That's now how it works here.

If that's unacceptable to you, there are many forums you can post on. Good luck with your search and best to you.
 
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Steve, in response to your original post. You are right. I know you don't need my approval, but you have your facts correct. I know this because I've been heavy all my life. Back 4 years ago before I tried to lose weight, I'd actually researched it thoroughly. I made it my part time job after the kids were in bed. How to lose weight. I never thought ahead to maintaining that weight loss- that was my biggest problem. I kept a journal for 2 months BEFORE attempting to lose weight. I had to prepare mentally. I read how some people say exactly what you said about their calorie consumption, but never experienced that myself EVER. When I kept my calories between 1100-1200 a day CONSISTENTLY, I lost weight, period.

I exercised 5 days a week using Power 90 (instead of the recommended 6 days a week, and walked when I could, one mile at the track. I was never consistent on walking, I just did it when I wanted to, but I was always consistent on my calories and exercise. ALWAYS.

I am not saying you can't lose weight NOT using Power 90, that's the one that I chose, but I imagine any exercise routine that you stick to would give you good results if you stick with it. I liked the variation of one day aerobic, the next strength training.

I am once again mentally preparing to lose this weight, and also, I am now researching on how to maintain it, what my appropriate caloric intake should be once I hit my goal weight.

When I lost weight previously, I had a "buddy" I found online local to me. She was around the same weight as I was and we planned on doing it together. As I was losing weight, she remained the same stating that she kept her calories at 1100 a day- she was exercising (or so she said), and walking the track with me. Then I saw pictures she posted of herself on myspace eating a cupcake with 4 empty wrappers on her plate, then another picture where she was holding a hershey bar in her hand.. I called her out on it she said "oh that was nothing, what's a couple of cupcakes or a candy bar"? I pointed out to her that a hershey bar could have 300-400 calories in it, the cupcakes? Who knows.. maybe another 300 each... That's the problem with the majority of people who whine they can't lose weight. I see it all the time. She admittedly didn't add in her calories for cupcake consumption, drank several cups of coffee (with extra cream) everyday that she didn't count as calories.. some people don't realize that coffee with cream or soda adds TONS of calories. So I'm in total agreement with you, Steve.. and I'm getting back on the road to losing this weight for good!

No more excuses for me! lol :willy_nilly:
 
I doubt many legit trainers would actually take the time out of their lives to help others like I am trying to do. I maintain a full client load and still try and offer advice where I can.

Exceptions lead to problems...either you can or cannot post links to your site...I don't care either way, I just wish one or the other was enforced properly.

And I am not trying to get anyone to go anywhere..I don't tell people to log onto my website...I don't ask for them to check it out...its simply part of my signiture...and part of who I am...would it make a difference if the link related to a website with family pictures? Mine simply has free tips on living a healthy life...yeah, lets prevent people who are trying to lose weight from seeing that...good plan.

Do I make money on google ads? nope...are they on my site...yep...but hey, that must mean the site is bad right? oh wait...right above this message I am typing is a google ad....weird....lets not jump to the conclusion I am trying to make money on my website...I maintained a running website for 4 years and never made a dime..I do this cause I love to do it...and I think my 25 + clients know what motivates me..

Dave
 
I doubt many legit trainers would actually take the time out of their lives to help others like I am trying to do.
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Wow. Arrogant much?

There are several trainers here - legit trainers - who spend a LOT of time on this site offering advice with no strings attached. Perhaps you should take some time to read around the site and spend some time becoming part of the community here, rather than just complaining and throwing around silly statements like the one above.

You're not winning support or clients here, dude. Seriously. If I were inclined to check out your services, I wouldn't after that little snip. It's entirely too holier-than-thou for my taste.
 
You must be a troll. You can't possibly be serious... no way will I believe it.

It's quite simple: If you don't like how things are run here, I can provide you links to other forums where you might find an atmosphere you prefer. I, personally, would love to find out just how "legit" you are.

How does that sound?
 
trainerdude said:
I doubt many legit trainers would actually take the time out of their lives to help others like I am trying to do.
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Many?

Nope, you're right.

Some?

Yup.

You're not alone. No matter what sort of pedestal you put yourself on, actions speak louder than words and to date... your actions aren't jiving with your supposed righteousness.
 
You're not winning support or clients here, dude. Seriously. If I were inclined to check out your services, I wouldn't after that little snip. It's entirely too holier-than-thou for my taste.[/QUOTE]

I don't need clients or support...I have plenty of both. And I would rather you not check out my services...I wouldn't take you on as a client.

As for you Steve...my credentials are as follows,

I have a Kin Degree from UWO in Canada.
I have 2 personal training certifications from the leading companies in Canada and the USA.
and I am a certified Fitness Instructor with one of the largest companies in the world.
I speak at fitness conferences all over the world helping other trainers develop their skills.

Yes I am high on myself and I am ok with that...MY clients benefit from that and really that is all I care about...I get results for my clients...

Now if someone can be so kind as to tell me how to quit this forum, then you can go about your business and I can get back to mine :)
 
How do you quit?

Go away.

Simple as that.

It's the trainers that need to highlight their accomplishments and credentials rather than actually help out and give quality advice that we don't need here... so I hope you figure out how to go away soon.
 
trainerdude said:
You asked me for my qualifications dumb ass!

Perhaps you should really look at what you write.
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Haha, this is quite comical actually.

Wow, you're really stooping now. First acting pompous and now lying. Do you run your business with this much dishonesty? I surely hope not for your client's sake.

It always amuses me when people make false accusations on this medium of exchange. I mean, all anyone needs to do is scroll up and reread what's been typed to see reality.

I never asked you for your credentials. Not once. The only thing even close to that is I invited you to other forums so we can find out just how "legit" you really are. And if you actually accepted, I'd never except credentials as proof. I'd solely be interested in the quality of information you disperse.

Appeals to authority don't cut it where I come from.

And mind you, I only brought up the word "legit" b/c you started throwing the term around in your previous post.

Now, if you can show me where I've asked for your credentials, I'll gladly disregard this post. With all your supposed righteousness you'd think you'd stop screwing around in this thread and actually go out and help some people.

Or I thought you were on your way out? Ego too big to actually follow through?

And you kinda do need people like me here, cause I have read some of the "advice" that you have given people and it's amazing to me that nobody has called you out on some of the lies your telling people.
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Sure thing boss. Instead of crying like a baby and lying... prove yourself. Better yet, prove the supposed lies I've been spreading.

You are our savior.
 
For someone who claimed to be here to give free advice, there's not a lot of advice being given.

Look, you wanna participate here, then do so. If all you're going to do is call long-time respected posters names and be a jerk, then please .. by all means ... go away.
 
You are all right....

I am sorry..I a fat overweight slob and a fraud...

Please forgive me for all my rants...I apologize....

if someone could tell me how I can get my name off this forum...and unsubscribe I would be happy to go away now.

again, I am sorry..
 
Appeal to emotions now.

Great. I was serious... just go away. Your name and posts will get buried in time. The the admin as to be the one to remove you and he doesn't post here often.

Also, since you called me a dumbass, I'm still interested in seeing where I asked for your credentials.

Please?
 
Steve said:
Appeal to emotions now.

Great. I was serious... just go away. Your name and posts will get buried in time. The the admin as to be the one to remove you and he doesn't post here often.

Also, since you called me a dumbass, I'm still interested in seeing where I asked for your credentials.

Please?
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why must You be rude at this point ? I said I was sorry.. and since you asked me clearly how legit I was, what sane person wouldn't think that was you asking for my credentials?

Now as for you Mr online trainer who clearly markets himself and his business here in order to get business. I have seen how legit you are. I appreciate your 2 weekend personal trainer courses you have done. Or did you do the home study version and just go write the exams? Could be where you learned to do the squat you show people in your video which is clearly incorrect.

I think I will stay now...maybe follow you around and post after you so people don't get duped by an online weekend course cookie cutter trainer :)
 
Could be where you learned to do the squat you show people in your video which is clearly incorrect.
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Why don't you show me how to do a squat correctly. I just started doing them last week, so I want to make sure I'm doing them correctly and not following any bad advice. :coolgleamA:
 
trainerdude said:
why must You be rude at this point ? I said I was sorry.. and since you asked me clearly how legit I was, what sane person wouldn't think that was you asking for my credentials?
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Who?

Anyone who realizes that even the best of certifications are lacking in this industry, lol.

Your advice and ability to relate to the end-user with your advice is what deems you as being legit or not.

No piece of paper.

Make sense?

Now as for you Mr online trainer who clearly markets himself and his business here in order to get business.
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I have more years on this forum without advertising my services than I do advertising them.

Think about that for a second before speaking.

I have seen how legit you are. I appreciate your 2 weekend personal trainer courses you have done.
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More lying.

This is getting sad. You wanted to be gone, so I'll ban you as soon as I'm done posting this message. If you want to continue communications with me, you know where to find me.

NSCA and NASM are weekend personal training courses?

Last I checked, they're two of the three who represent the gold standard in the industry. To boot, I'll be the first to tell you that even though they are the gold standard, they're lacking. Those who aren't NSCA, NASM or ACSM are extremely lacking.

Hence the poor shape of the industry. Instead of making extremely lame attempts at bashing my certifications and abilities... why not go out and prove your worthiness? So far you've proven yourself only to be a liar and emotional train wreck.

I ask that assuming you actually do want to be taken seriously.

Or did you do the home study version and just go write the exams?
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I hope you research the information you disperse to your clients better than you do your knowledge of certifications in the industry.

Let me help you.



Could be where you learned to do the squat you show people in your video which is clearly incorrect.
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Sure thing boss. Please school me then.

I think I will stay now...maybe follow you around and post after you so people don't get duped by an online weekend course cookie cutter trainer :)
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Nah, you're gone.

But nice try.

And if you think I'm banning you b/c I'm afraid of what you might "uncover" in terms of my abilities... you have an open invitation to join where I specifically do business and prove my inabilities.

Just don't lie anymore. You lie a lot and that's very poor character.
 
It's not even worth the time. The guy should've been banned when he started spamming. He wasn't. But then he started cursing and bashing this forum. I still gave him the benefit of the doubt. But then the lying... blatant lying at that. That I have no tolerance for.
 
lets try again

NSCA and NASM are weekend personal training courses?

yep...or you can simply buy the home study product and just go write the exam..Computer-Based

1. Meet the prerequisites.
2. Prepare for the exam (some people need 3-9 months to prepare, depending on their schooling and experience).
3. Determine the need for study materials.
4. Read the NSCA-CPT Computer-Based Exam Candidate Handbook.
5. Register for the exam online.
6. Receive e-mail confirmation and scheduling instructions.
7. Schedule your exam appointment with Applied Measurement Professionals.
8. Submit any necessary documentation to the NSCA Certification.
9. Take the exam - the minimum for passing is a scaled score of 70 for each section of the exam.
10. Receive your exam results immediately at the Assessment Center (if the NSCA Certification office has received all of your required documentation).
11. Advance your career by earning the NSCA-CPT Credential of Distinction.
12. Recertify at the end of each three-year recertification period.

I can do research...clearly you haven't. So the way I read that my mom could go buy the home study course, read it and go through it and then write the exam to become a personal trainer...sound about right Steve? Now I know they do weekend courses too...or at least NASM does as my friend did it...he was a law clerk prior to becoming a trainer. You for example had some schooling in finance correct? (according to your website) ...now pursuing a masters degree in a related field...(nice to see)



I hope you research the information you disperse to your clients better than you do your knowledge of certifications in the industry.

Again..I have clearly shown above that you lie...all you need to be an NASM or NSCA trainer is the following :

Prerequisites

To qualify to register for the NSCA-CPT exam, you must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Maybe a pulse too...but they don't mention that part :)

And yes, certifications in our industry are a joke...that was my whole point. Does having one certification over another make you a good trainer? Nah, I don't think so...my knowledge comes from my Kin degree and my masters in sports nutrition not from the 3 certifications I hold...and yeah, all of them I just wrote the exam for...I am certified with ACE and NASM and all I had to do was show up and write an exam...so don't for a second believe I don't know from where I speak.




Sure thing boss. Please school me then.

You have just been schooled my child :)



Nah, you're gone.

no I am not :)


And if you think I'm banning you b/c I'm afraid of what you might "uncover" in terms of my abilities... you have an open invitation to join where I specifically do business and prove my inabilities.



Yeah...your afraid....so ban me again...and I promise I will see you again ...or keep me here and lets really get into some discussions that may help shape our chosen field of business.

As for the squat....the truth is, there is no real "right way" ask 4 different trainers and I suppose you will see it 4 different ways. I personally don't like going as deep as you do with your clients due to the increased pressure it puts on the joints and the returns from going that deep don't seem worth the increased risk..but I do see lots of trainers doing it that way..

so are ya ready to discuss and maybe just maybe learn something from each other? or are you all about a pissing contest now?
 
Steve said:
It's not even worth the time. The guy should've been banned when he started spamming. He wasn't. But then he started cursing and bashing this forum. I still gave him the benefit of the doubt. But then the lying... blatant lying at that. That I have no tolerance for.
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show me my lies....prove I have lied...cause so far I have backed up all my statements. Anyone who can read will realize those certifications are just paper...nothing more.
 
So you beg for your account to be removed, and then when it is blocked, you come back and reregister just to continue harassing people.

I think the next time the admin should block your IP address rather than just your account.

if someone could tell me how I can get my name off this forum...and unsubscribe I would be happy to go away now.

again, I am sorry..
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