When Brandon Long, a personal trainer from Long Beach, California, was asked what got him interested in personal training, he replied: “I guess it started with my love of exercise and seeing the changes it has on your body, mind and confidence. There are many reasons why people would want to become a personal trainer. They can be the person who helps someone achieve their goals and make them successful. They can get involved with all kinds of people in all kinds of sports. And finally, they also have the ability to work on their own and set their own schedule. When most people think of a fitness trainer, the first thing that comes to mind would probably be a very strong, bulky guy, but anyone can do it. (AFAA) The greatest skill you would need is to have the willpower to never give up and fight through pain. To become a successful personal trainer, it is ideal to have excellent communication skills. You will need this because of the number of people you will meet. You will also need to be very patient in case you have a patient who is slower than you or who is having difficulty with one of the exercises. Another attribute of someone interested in the field is someone who is mentally and physically strong and enjoys working hard. This is someone who is not willing to give up and makes sure tasks are completed. The last skill required is to have great listening skills. They should be able to hear the patient and try to have a pleasant and comfortable conversation with them. The more relaxed the client is, the more comfortable they will be; and they will probably schedule more sessions. All personal trainers must have at least a high school diploma. (NFPT) However, in the middle of the document, a trainer may see between 10 and 12 clients in a busy day. If sessions last an hour each, consider the length of a workday. Being a personal trainer isn't for everyone. However, the ability to help someone achieve their goals, work with a variety of people, and the ability for a coach to be their own boss and set their own schedules make this a great job to have on the job. future. Works Cited ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.” NPWeb. November 27, 2013 Cannon, Joe. Interview with personal trainer Brandon Long. November 4, 2011. “How to become a personal trainer” AFAANP, nd Web. November 27, 2013. Heitzman, Ray. “Careers in Sports Medicine” Lincolnwood: NTC Publishing Group, 1993. “Personal Trainer Salaries” NFPT.NP., nd. Internet. November 27, 2013.Robertson, Tanya. Demand media. work.chron.com. 2014. Schmidt, Peggy. Aptitude. Princeton Petersons. 1992.