Who is a Personal Trainer?
A personal trainer is a fitness professional who provides individualized guidance, instruction, and support to help clients achieve their specific fitness and health goals. They may create and lead exercise programs, provide nutrition advice, and monitor progress to ensure clients stay on track and reach their desired results.
Personal Trainers also help individuals to achieve their desired goals whether it is bodybuilding, fat loss, or muscle gain.
Who can Become a Personal Trainer?
Anyone who has a passion for fitness and helping others can become a personal trainer. To work professionally as a personal trainer, most countries require that you have certification from a reputable fitness organization and IC Fitness Club is one of them. This certification demonstrates that you have completed the necessary education and training to provide safe and effective fitness instruction. Some common qualifications for becoming a personal trainer include holding a high school diploma, completing a personal training certification program, and obtaining CPR and first aid certification. Some employers may also require additional certifications or experience in specific areas such as nutrition or working with special populations.
From IC Fitness Club
All individuals with at least a matriculation Certificate or above qualification can become Personal Trainers. To become a personal trainer a student needs to pursue a Diploma in Personal Trainer Course and then must pass out the examination of the personal trainer course.
What Does Personal Trainer Do?
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A personal trainer’s main responsibilities include:
- Assessing clients’ fitness levels and goals and creating customized workout plans to help them achieve their objectives.
- Demonstrating and teaching safe and effective exercises to clients.
- Motivating and encouraging clients during workouts to help them push through challenging exercises and reach their full potential.
- Monitoring clients’ progress and adjusting their workout plans as necessary to ensure they continue to make progress.
- Providing nutrition advice and guidance to help clients reach their health and fitness goals.
- Staying current with the latest fitness trends, techniques, and research to ensure clients receive the best possible training.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients to ensure their satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
The role of a personal trainer is to help clients achieve their fitness goals in a safe and effective manner, while providing support and guidance along the way.
Personal Trainer Job Includes:
- Assessing Client’s Weaknesses and Strengths.
- Showing a Demo of the exercise to the Clients.
- Checking the Machine and its Smoothness before the clients begin their exercise.
- Monitor the Progress Over Time.
- Organize a health screening and fitness tests program for every new client.
What are the Requirements and Skills to become a Personal Trainer?
Requirements to become a personal trainer vary by country, but generally include:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a personal training certification program from a recognized organization.
- CPR and first aid certification
- Proof of liability insurance
Skills that are important for personal trainers to have include:
- Strong communication skills to effectively instruct clients and motivate them during workouts.
- Good organizational skills to manage client schedules and create workout plans.
- Knowledge of anatomy and exercise science to ensure clients perform exercises correctly and avoid injury.
- Physical fitness and ability to demonstrate exercises for clients.
- Passion for helping others reach their fitness goals and improve their overall health and well-being.
- Ability to adjust training plans based on clients’ progress and modify exercises to accommodate physical limitations.
- Strong problem-solving skills to help clients overcome challenges and reach their goals.
Having these requirements and skills can help you become a successful personal trainer and make a positive impact on the lives of your clients.
Importance of a Personal Trainer
A personal trainer is an expert in exercise and fitness who works with individuals to develop and implement personalized fitness plans. The importance of a personal trainer can be summarized as follows:
- Personalized attention: A personal trainer can design a workout program that is tailored to the client’s specific needs and goals, taking into an account fitness level, health history, and other personal factors.
- Accountability: Having a personal trainer can help clients stay accountable for his/her fitness goals. Knowing that the client has a scheduled appointment with a trainer can help motivate you to show up and put in the work.
- Education: A personal trainer can teach the client proper exercise techniques and provide guidance on nutrition and other aspects of a healthy lifestyle.
- Injury prevention: A personal trainer can help prevent injury by ensuring that the client is performing exercises correctly and using the proper form.
- Motivation: A personal trainer can provide the support and encouragement the client need to stay motivated and make progress toward his/her fitness goals.
Overall, a personal trainer can help the client achieve his/her fitness goals more effectively and safely than if the client were to go it alone.
Where Personal Trainer Works?
After becoming a Certified Personal Trainer you can Work as
- As a Gym Trainer on a Salary Basis
You can work for a gym on salary bases where you have to spend a shift of 8hrs-9hrs per day.
- As a Freelancer Trainer in the gyms
The gym will not provide trainers any salary and trainers don’t have to spend any fixed hours. The times will be flexible. Here trainers are Paid on an incentive basis. The incentive depends on the personal training charges.
- As a self-employed Personal Trainer
A personal Trainer can also start his own business by providing home personal training to the clients or by setting up gyms or fitness studios.
Personal Trainer Salary and Income
A Certified personal trainer can easily do a business of Rs 40,000/- to Rs 50,000/- per month very easily. A certified personal trainer can use his day as:
- He can work 6 hours( job duration ) as a Personal Trainer on the gym floor and he will get – Rs.12000/- basic salary + 50% incentive on the PTs. ( Personal Training Starts from Rs. 10,000/-. for instance if a personal trainer gets 5 PTs, he will earn Rs. 38,000/- [Rs. 25,000/- (50% incentive) + Rs .12,000/- (basic salary)].
- He can also take Home Personal Training Sessions which cost around Rs 10,000/- per head. So if He gets 3 to 4 home PTs he will easily earn Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000/-
- Moreover, he can work as a freelancer in various Gyms – Here, no time limit boundaries are there. Here a personal trainer can work in multiple gyms in a single day and can easily earn up to Rs. 40,000/- to Rs 50,000/- per month.
Liability of a Personal Trainer
As a personal trainer, you have a duty of care to your clients, which means you are responsible for their safety and wellbeing during training sessions. If you fail to meet this duty of care and your client suffers an injury or harm as a result, you may be held liable for damages.
Here are some common scenarios where a personal trainer may be held liable:
- Negligence: If you fail to provide adequate instruction, supervision, or equipment during a training session, and your client suffers an injury as a result, you may be held liable for negligence.
- Breach of contract: If you breach your contract with your client by failing to provide the agreed-upon services or by providing substandard services, you may be held liable for breach of contract.
- Misrepresentation: If you make false or misleading statements about your qualifications or experience as a personal trainer, and your client suffers harm as a result, you may be held liable for misrepresentation.
- Intentional misconduct: If you intentionally harm your client or engage in conduct that you know is likely to cause harm, you may be held liable for intentional misconduct.
To mitigate your liability risk as a personal trainer, it’s important to:
- Obtain appropriate certifications and maintain your knowledge and skills through ongoing training.
- Conduct thorough assessments of your clients’ health and fitness levels before designing and implementing a training program.
- Provide clear instructions and demonstrations of exercises, and monitor your clients closely during training sessions to ensure they are performing exercises correctly.
- Obtain liability insurance to protect yourself against claims made by clients who suffer injuries during training sessions.
Which is the Best Course to become a Certified Personal Trainer or a Gym Trainer?
Personal Trainer Course – IC Fitness Club 
A personal trainer course in Delhi India by IC Fitness Club is a certification program that provides training and education on fitness and exercises science, nutrition, and health coaching. The aim of the course is to prepare individuals to become certified personal trainers who can design and implement safe and effective exercise programs for clients and help them achieve their fitness goals. The course typically covers topics such as anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, exercise techniques, program design, client assessment, injury prevention, and professional ethics.
Personal Trainer Course is the foundation course and a graduation level course if someone is looking to build a great career in the fitness Industry.
IC Fitness Club provides the best govt certified personal trainer courses in Delhi and all over India. IC assures huge success in the Industry of Health and Fitness.
This Diploma in Personal trainer Course provides in-depth theoretical as well as practical knowledge to gym trainers and students who are looking to build careers in gyms, hotels, etc. as fitness professionals.
IC’s Personal Trainer certification course includes triple assessments;
- Theoretical exam – 100 marks (MCQ Based)
- Practical Exam – 100 Marks ( Conducted in IC Lab)
- Viva exam – 100 marks (with IC’s Examiners)
Students will be given free chances to appear in the exam till the validity expires. IC provides 4 months of extended validity after the completion of the course to crack the examinations however, the attempts are unlimited.
After passing all the triple assessments, gym trainers will become certified fitness instructors and will be eligible to work as Certified Personal Trainers globally.
Examination Protocol
AAs and HGH workshop 4.0
Students have to take All three examinations on the same day.
First of all, Students are provided with a theoretical Examination which is MCQ Based.
After the Theoretical Exam, Practical exams are conducted under the supervision of Master Trainers.
In the end, Viva Examinations are being conducted.
All three examinations are of 100 marks each.
To become a “Certified Personal Trainer” students have to pass all three assessments within the given validity of the course by scoring at least 35%.
Course Duration:
- 8 Months Course Duration
- 2 Months Free internship (optional)
A short duration course for 4 months is also available i.e. Certification in Personal Training (CPT).
Check Below,
Syllabus for DPT Course
| Chapters | Lecturers |
| Introduction to Physical Fitness | Himanshu Kataria |
| Anatomy 1 | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Anatomy 2 | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Anatomy 3 | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Kinesiology | Himanshu Kataria |
| Exercise Physiology | Himanshu Kataria |
| IC’s Exercise Selection Norms | Tanya Bhouria |
| Physical Fitness 2 | Himanshu Kataria |
| Legs Anatomy 1 | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| legs Anatomy 2 | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Legs Demo Session | Ujjwal Bhouria |
| Back anatomy 1 | Tanya Bhouria |
| Back Anatomy 2 | Tanya Bhouria |
| Back Demo Session | Ujjwal Bhouria |
| Chest Anatomy | Himanshu Kataria |
| Chest Demo Session | Himanshu Kataria |
| Shoulder Anatomy | Tanya Bhouriya |
| Shoulder Demo Session | Ujjwal Bhouria |
| Arms Anatomy | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Arms Demo Session | Ujjwal Bhouria |
| Core Anatomy | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Core Demo Session 1 | Ujjwal Bhouria |
| Core Demo Session 2 | Ujjwal Bhouria |
| Cardio Management | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Cardio Demo Session | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Personality Development Workshop | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| First Aid and CPR | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Introduction to Sports Nutrition | Tanya Bhouria |
| Best Supplements for “Strength Training” & “Aerobic Endurance” | Tanya Bhouria |
| Stretching | Himanshu Kataria |
| Stretching Demo | Himanshu Kataria |
| Workload and Intensity | Himanshu Kataria |
| Scheduling | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and HGH Workshop – | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Health Screening and Fitness Evaluation | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Deep Tissue Massage Session | Himanshu Kataria |
| Special Population Exercise recommendations – Pregnancy, Post-Partum-phase, Children & adolescents, and Old age Population. | Deepak Bhardwaj |
| Body Composition | Tanya Bhouria |
Practical Sessions in DPT Course (Diploma in Personal Trainer Course)
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25
Difference Between Certification in Personal Training (CPT) and Diploma in Personal Trainer Course (DPT)
Personal Trainer Certification Course and Diploma in Personal Trainer Course, both courses are made for personal trainers in gyms.
Personal Trainer Certification is a short duration Course or we can say a crash course but the Diploma in Personal Trainer Course is a long duration Course.
Diploma in Personal Trainer Course emphasizes each and every topic in depth. This Course includes 45 practical sessions for practice with the IC’s Master Trainers.
These practical sessions with the master trainer rectify the trainer’s posture and form to the maximum extent.
But in Personal Trainer Certification Course only Demo Sessions are given and only one practical session per body part is provided.
Personal Trainer Certification provides shallow practical knowledge whereas DPT (Diploma in Personal Trainer Course) provides deep and vast knowledge.
Due to the different duration of the courses, the Fee Structure Varies.
to know more about certification in the personal training course (CPT) visit
Certifications provided in DPT Course 
- Skill India Certificate
- Certified Personal Trainer Certificate
- First Aid and CPR Certificate from the International lifesaving Organization
- Internship Certificate
- Anabolic and Androgenic Steroids + HGH Certificate
Fee Structure for Personal Trainer Course
Total Fees: Rs. 50,000/-
Break Up:-
Skill India and NSDC Charges: Rs. 14,000/- (included)
First Aid and CPR: Rs. 1,100/- (included) from International Lifesaving Organization.
(American Heart Association and British Safety Council)
Course Fee: Rs. 34,900/- (included)
EMI Options:
(EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is a financial term used to describe a fixed payment made by a borrower to a lender at a specified date each calendar month.)
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3 Months EMI
| 1st Month | INR 13,000/- |
| 2nd Month | INR 13,000/- |
| 3rd Month | INR 13,000/- |
| Registration Charges | INR 11,000 |
| Total | INR 50,000/- |
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5 Months EMI
| 1st Month | INR 7,800/- |
| 2nd Month | INR 7,800/- |
| 3rd Month | INR 7,800/- |
| 4th Month | INR 7,800/- |
| 5th Month | INR 7,800/- |
| Registration Charges | INR 11,000 |
| Total | INR 50,000/- |
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6 Months EMI
| 1st Month | INR 6,500/- |
| 2nd Month | INR 6,500/- |
| 3rd Month | INR 6,500/- |
| 4th Month | INR 6,500/- |
| 5th Month | INR 6,500/- |
| 6th Month | INR 6,500/- |
| Registration Charges | INR 11,000 |
| Total | INR 50,000/- |
Additional Benefits in DPT
* Free AAS & HGH workshop
AAS and HGH are acronyms for Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) and Human Growth Hormone (HGH), respectively.
Workshops related to these substances discuss their use in athletic performance enhancement and bodybuilding, as well as their potential side effects and health risks. However, it’s important to note that the use of AAS and HGH is illegal in almost all countries without a prescription from a doctor, and they can have serious health consequences when used inappropriately.
*Interest-Free EMI
With interest-free EMI, the students pay for the course in equal monthly installments over a pre-determined period of time, according to the course selected, without incurring any interest charges.
This type of financing option is attractive for students because it allows them to make a big-ticket purchase without having to pay the full amount upfront or pay high-interest charges. Instead, they can spread the cost of the purchase over several months and make smaller, more manageable payments.
*(Note: Registration Charges must be paid in advance)*
Medium of Classes offered by IC Fitness Club: 
Both online and offline personal training courses are available for those interested in becoming a personal trainer.
Online courses typically offer a flexible and self-paced learning environment, allowing students to study at their own convenience. These courses are often more affordable and accessible, with a wider range of certification options available.
On the other hand, offline courses are taught in a traditional classroom setting and provide hands-on, in-person training and instruction. These courses often include practical components and allow students to practice skills and techniques with guidance from experienced and well-qualified trainers.
Both online and offline courses have their own benefits, and the right choice depends on the individual’s learning style, schedule, and goals.
Types of Batches
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Weekday Batch
5 lectures Per Week.
| Monday | Lecture 1 |
| Tuesday | Lecture 2 |
| Wednesday | Lecture 3 |
| Thursday | Lecture 4 |
| Friday | Lecture 5 |
| Saturday | OFF |
| Sunday | OFF |
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Weekend Batch
2 Lectures per week.
| Monday | OFF |
| Tuesday | OFF |
| Wednesday | OFF |
| Thursday | OFF |
| Friday | OFF |
| Saturday | Lecture 1 |
| Sunday | Lecture 2 |
New Batch Date:
New Diploma in Personal Trainer Course Batch starting from “27th March 2023”.
Scope for Personal Trainers in India
In India, Fitness Industry is one of the fastest-growing fitness industries. People are getting aware of their health and fitness levels.
Personal Trainers can help them achieve good health through the right nutrition and exercises.
On the other hand, Doctors are introducing various obesity treatment methods which are of no means such as
- Balloon implantation in the stomach to reduce hunger (charges starting from Rs. 3,00,000)
- Liposuction surgery. (charges around Rs.1,00,000)
There is no need for such surgery. People can lose their body fat without going through any kind of surgery.
Personal Trainers can help clients to get their desired body shape and can earn for that. In India personal training charges are starting from Rs. 10,000/- per month or personal trainers can decide the charges themselves.
So we can simply say there is a good scope for personal trainers in the fitness industry.
What is the Placements Procedure and Surety?
100% Placements Guaranteed!
To get the placements, Students and Gym Trainers have to pass out the triple assessment with at least 50% in all the exams.
IC conduct triple examinations; 100 marks each (Theoretical, Viva & Practical).
After Passing Out the examinations Students are provided with placement opportunities in the best-renowned gym chains in India such as Anytime Fitness, Team Core, Fitness First, Cult Fit, Chisel, etc.
Additionally, especially for the freshers, IC Fitness Club has also launched free internship programs so that students can learn to applicate their studies to clients in an effective manner.
After passing out the Exams and completing the internship programs, students have to send their “resumes” to our official mail i.e “support@icfitnessclub.com”.
After getting the “resumes” our placement team shortlists the students for the placement opportunities.
The great vision of IC Fitness Club
IC Fitness Club aims to provide education and training in the field of fitness and wellness, promoting healthy habits and physical activity. The vision of IC is to empower individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, to advance the fitness industry through education and research, and to create a supportive community of fitness professionals. The IC’s programs may include courses on anatomy, exercise science, nutrition, personal training, and more, with a focus on practical knowledge and skills that can be applied in real-world settings. The ultimate goal of IC Fitness Club is to prepare students for careers as fitness trainers, coaches, and instructors, and to help them make a positive impact on the lives of others.
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