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      <title>How Much Does an Online Personal Trainer Cost? (2026 Price Guide)</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (ilovebenching)</author>
      <dc:creator>ilovebenching</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://globalcrimefeed.com/how-much-does-an-online-personal-trainer-cost-in-australia-2026-price-guide/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">How Much Does an Online Personal Trainer Cost? (2026 Price Guide)</a><br />
If you’re looking to get into shape, build muscle, or rehabilitate an injury, remote coaching has quickly become one of the most flexible alternatives to traditional gym-floor sessions. However, unlike standard face-to-face gym rates—where a 45-minute session is usually posted on a wall board—online personal...<br />
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      <title>How to turn your passion of fitness into a profitable career</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (ilovebenching)</author>
      <dc:creator>ilovebenching</dc:creator>
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<b>1. Foundational Steps</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><b>Get Certified:</b> Obtain recognized certifications from reputable organizations like:<ul>
<li><b>NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)</b></li>
<li><b>ACE (American College of Sports Medicine)</b></li>
<li><b>ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)</b>  </li>
<li><b>These certifications provide you with the knowledge and credibility to work as a fitness professional.</b>  </li>
</ul></li>
<li><b>Build Your Knowledge...</b></li>
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<a href="https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/how-to-turn-your-passion-of-fitness-into-a-profitable-career.211218/" class="internalLink">How to turn your passion of fitness into a profitable career</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Inpirational Workout Tweets</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Real Admin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Real Admin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So something a little different to the normal &quot;inspirational quotes&quot; , how about we get a little social and display some inspirational Tweets. <br />
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[TWEET]316537734636396544[/TWEET]<br />
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<span style="font-size: 9px">**Note if you haven&#039;t seen our Embed Tweet function yet please check it out <a href="http://www.realmuscleforum.com/site-feedback-announcements/132.htm#post806" class="internalLink">here</a></span>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Personal training</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/personal-training.206948/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (masoven4u)</author>
      <dc:creator>masoven4u</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I wanna be a personal trainer what kind of certification or schooling is good for this?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can you help me find good coach?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/can-you-help-me-find-good-coach.209736/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Edith_Malek)</author>
      <dc:creator>Edith_Malek</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Since some point I want to find a good coach, but I dont know what to do...One person had beed recommeded to me but I dont know its worth a try. The same I can say about opinions in the internet, for example here <a href="https://zoptamo.com/uk/s-sports_aerobics-c-uk" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">https://zoptamo.com/uk/s-sports_aerobics-c-uk</a>. Its worth to risk, if you dont know this particular one? What is your opinion?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Are there any more body building gym London?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 21:25:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Myjourney)</author>
      <dc:creator>Myjourney</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I found these ones and wondered if there were any others:-<br />
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<ul>
<li>Muscleworks Gym</li>
<li>Titan Body Building Gym</li>
<li>Muscleworks Gym 2</li>
<li>Genesis Gym</li>
<li>Pumping Iron Gym</li>
<li>Squats Gym</li>
<li>Bodyworks Gym</li>
<li>Muscle Hut Gym</li>
<li>Pure Muscles Gym</li>
<li>Zone Gym</li>
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      <title>What does it take to become a personal trainer?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2019 22:06:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (hayley)</author>
      <dc:creator>hayley</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I always say that it takes a lot of courage, patience and insight to become a personal trainer in the social media era. As you will all know, there is a lot to learn in terms of anatomy, nutrition, training and exercise, but in order to put your knowledge into practice, you must also learn about people.<br />
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Once you have completed your<a href="https://ptconfidential.com/pages/personal-training-diploma" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow"> Level 2 fitness instructor </a>training you will have a better understanding of how to plan...<br />
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<a href="https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/what-does-it-take-to-become-a-personal-trainer.210325/" class="internalLink">What does it take to become a personal trainer?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How many members make use of personal trainers?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/how-many-members-make-use-of-personal-trainers.210065/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Newstarter)</author>
      <dc:creator>Newstarter</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;ve often been tempted to use the services of a personal trainer but not quite sure where to start or what to do. Have any forum members made use of personal trainer services?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The ego has landed</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2016 07:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/the-ego-has-landed.116607/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Korporalegq)</author>
      <dc:creator>Korporalegq</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi fellow meatheads,<br />
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Thought I&#039;d take this opportunity to let you get to know me.<br />
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I&#039;ve been a top class BB fro the last 15 years and trainer to elite atheletes of all sorts.  Primarily bodybuilders but also done some strength and martial arts training for mercenaries and various types of active protective services.<br />
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I train guys and girls, but obviously prefer getting behind my girls  <br />
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If you want any help with ANYTHING to do with strength or martial art training I will now be the man on...<br />
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<a href="https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/the-ego-has-landed.116607/" class="internalLink">The ego has landed</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Best cert?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2015 16:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/best-cert.205275/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Bernatek)</author>
      <dc:creator>Bernatek</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Am interested in becoming a personel trainer, read some articles, but what is the best certification?<br />
  How is ISSA? or NASM?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Long term 6 pack</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/long-term-6-pack.209369/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (lalucien)</author>
      <dc:creator>lalucien</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[My long term goal is to maintain a strong, solid and sculpted mid-section (6 pack).<br />
I have been rowing about 5700-6000 meters every 2 days for 2 weeks at the gym and am seeing results already in terms of fat loss and definition.<br />
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Unfortunately this weekend I went away and have slipped but, I aim to achieve and maintain a good stomach.<br />
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Any tips on maintenance once I&#039;m there?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Complete P90x &amp; Lose 20lbs</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/complete-p90x-lose-20lbs.209354/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (MoniqueSeibel)</author>
      <dc:creator>MoniqueSeibel</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[My goal is to complete a full cycle of P90x. I&#039;m officially beginning it today, after indulging and gaining some weight over the holidays, on top of the weight I already wanted to lose. Overall, I&#039;m looking to lose just under 20lbs over the course of the program. I&#039;ll post my progress each week.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Extreme Bulk</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/extreme-bulk.209324/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (musclemad)</author>
      <dc:creator>musclemad</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I will be doing an &#039;extreme&#039; bulk In January. I will train twice a day for seven-days and I will be eating an excessive amount of natural and clean food.<br />
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I&#039;m currently eating two meals per day and fasting so the shock to my body will be huge.<br />
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I aim to gain over twenty-pounds in seven-days. Much of weight will be water and glycogen but I hope to gain five-pounds of solid muscle.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can you guys help explain something to me?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:44:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/can-you-guys-help-explain-something-to-me.207990/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Korporalegq)</author>
      <dc:creator>Korporalegq</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sorry if this is in the wrong area but since you guys do this for a living you can probably help me the most make sense of this. What are the advantages of linear progression vs maximal strength periodization? I understand how linear progression is as simple as adding weight each time you lift either from work out to work out or weekly. My question is programs that are designed for maximal strength and the percentages used. For example week 1 3x8 70%, week 2 3x6 80%, week 3 3x3 90%, week 4...<br />
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      <title>Who¡s dominating the fitness field?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/who%C2%A1s-dominating-the-fitness-field.207832/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Raleoxilevz)</author>
      <dc:creator>Raleoxilevz</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[in my opinion,i&#039;ve done a research and these fitness gurus are in the top<br />
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Mike Chang<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yBRRiePOIg" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yBRRiePOIg</a><br />
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ScottHerman<br />
  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjAc-hIEZCg&amp;feature=related" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjAc-...eature=related</a><br />
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Vince Del Monte<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0lS2s4QPA0" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0lS2s4QPA0</a><br />
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Rob Riches...<br />
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      <title>Terrible Bench Press Plateau</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (jailynn24hb)</author>
      <dc:creator>jailynn24hb</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;ve been weightlifting seriously for about 5 years, i train 5-6 times a week, switching between compound and isolation exercises, etc. I tend to respond well to training and at 5&#039;10 weigh around 190lb of good solid and lean muscle. However, my chest is bloody awful! Lol! I&#039;m barrel chested and for as long as i can recall i&#039;ve NEVER been able to push past 70kgs (154lbs) for 8 reps. This is appalling in my opinion, considering how all my other exercises are proportionally much heavier and...<br />
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      <title>So whats everyone training tommorow?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:44:52 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/so-whats-everyone-training-tommorow.174482/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (crormaSoila18)</author>
      <dc:creator>crormaSoila18</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Im guessing some people take the day off training sundays, So what are people training tomorow ??]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How much can you DB shrug ?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/how-much-can-you-db-shrug.155369/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (suighja)</author>
      <dc:creator>suighja</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Possibly in wrong section but how much can you DB shrug ?<br />
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I can get up to the 60&#039;s then my grip gives up ?<br />
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Interested to see what you guys can do.<br />
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Over to you ?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>You will never maximize your lat growth with compound lifts.</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/you-will-never-maximize-your-lat-growth-with-compound-lifts.146890/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Raleoxilevz)</author>
      <dc:creator>Raleoxilevz</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Why?  The weak link in the chain (your arms) will fail long before your lats have done enough work....it doesnt matter how you perform the compound lifts this WILL happen, your arms are a much smaller weaker muscle group.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Muscle Ups</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.realmuscleforum.com/threads/muscle-ups.144691/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (fa2nzg)</author>
      <dc:creator>fa2nzg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone do/tried them?<br />
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I had a bash at them the other day at the gym (cos it was quiet) and managed 2.<br />
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There&#039;s video&#039;s on youtube of people doing them, I&#039;d put a link on but I&#039;m at work.]]></content:encoded>
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