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<\/figure><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPassing it on <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAllyson enjoyed her fitness experience at Gold\u2019s Gym so much that, as she improved and reached her potential, she began helping her friends grow in their own workouts. At this point, her kids were approaching school-age, and she was thinking about finding a career. She couldn\u2019t help but wonder if the answer was right in front of her. When she told Josh in passing that she thought it would be fun to be a trainer, his response was immediate: \u201cDo it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spurred by Josh\u2019s support, Allyson talked it over with her husband, and then enrolled with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She studied while her kids were asleep, scraping together hours in the early mornings and late evenings to prepare for the test. The work paid off, and she passed her certification exam in March 2017. She also earned a women\u2019s fitness specialization certification, and when her boys started school in August, Allyson went to work for Gold\u2019s Gym in Fairfax County, Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Building trust, then muscle <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs a trainee-turned-trainer, Allyson wants her clients to enjoy an experience like her own, with a working relationship built around communication. A typical first session involves a lot of talking, Allyson says. She performs a fitness profile and GOLD\u2019S<\/strong> 3D\u2122 body scan<\/a>, and then discusses her clients\u2019 goals and what she can do to help them reach those targets. She wants the people she works with to feel comfortable and understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cI tell them, \u2018If anything is ever hurting you, or you need to stop, just communicate with me. I\u2019ll never overwork you, or make you power through if something\u2019s hurting,\u2019\u201d she says. \u201cHaving that conversation really eases people\u2019s minds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a second session, Allyson builds a baseline workout that focuses on functional movements and helps her assess what a client needs to work on the most. She creates a new program for each subsequent session, building off what was done in the previous session and helping her clients become more comfortable in their movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The workouts can include endurance training, high-intensity internal training, strength training or some combination, depending on what best serves each individual. Allyson also gives \u201chomework\u201d \u2014 exercise moves for clients to use on their own \u2014 and assists with nutritional guidance. She works with about 30 clients, many of whom are moms, like her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proven results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNell Evans, a client who has been working with Allyson since October 2017, sought help in recovering from a neck injury. Under Allyson\u2019s guidance, Nell focused on increasing strength in her neck, back and shoulders<\/a>. Allyson, constantly aware of Nell\u2019s injury, is always careful to make sure Nell is doing things properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve had tremendous results,\u201d Nell says of their sessions together. In December, she recalls, her doctor told her, \u201cYour posture\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to technical knowledge, Allyson brings energy and joy to every workout. \u201cAllyson is always in a peppy mood,\u201d Nell says. \u201cShe makes working out fun. I don\u2019t ever look at the clock, and I look at the clock all the time when I\u2019m by myself. The time goes by so fast when I\u2019m with her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, Nell says, Allyson always knows how to push her. Nell likes countdowns, and when she gets to the end, Allyson has a way of prodding her for a few more reps. \u201cShe\u2019ll give me a little look that says, \u2018Come on, you can do more,\u2019 \u201d Nell says. \u201cI love working with her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best job<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBecause personal training affords a flexible schedule, Allyson can be there for her boys when they need her, and she\u2019s able to spend more time with her husband, who often joins her for workouts. What started as an escape has led to a great career fit, and she couldn\u2019t be happier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI love working out, I love teaching other people to work out, and it\u2019s a good environment,\u201d Allyson says. \u201cI\u2019m so thankful for what I get to do every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a trainee-turned-trainer, Allyson wants her clients to enjoy an experience like her own, with a working relationship built around communication. A typical first session involves a lot of talking, Allyson says. She performs a fitness profile and GOLD\u2019S<\/strong> 3D\u2122 body scan<\/a>, and then discusses her clients\u2019 goals and what she can do to help them reach those targets. She wants the people she works with to feel comfortable and understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI tell them, \u2018If anything is ever hurting you, or you need to stop, just communicate with me. I\u2019ll never overwork you, or make you power through if something\u2019s hurting,\u2019\u201d she says. \u201cHaving that conversation really eases people\u2019s minds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a second session, Allyson builds a baseline workout that focuses on functional movements and helps her assess what a client needs to work on the most. She creates a new program for each subsequent session, building off what was done in the previous session and helping her clients become more comfortable in their movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The workouts can include endurance training, high-intensity internal training, strength training or some combination, depending on what best serves each individual. Allyson also gives \u201chomework\u201d \u2014 exercise moves for clients to use on their own \u2014 and assists with nutritional guidance. She works with about 30 clients, many of whom are moms, like her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nell Evans, a client who has been working with Allyson since October 2017, sought help in recovering from a neck injury. Under Allyson\u2019s guidance, Nell focused on increasing strength in her neck, back and shoulders<\/a>. Allyson, constantly aware of Nell\u2019s injury, is always careful to make sure Nell is doing things properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve had tremendous results,\u201d Nell says of their sessions together. In December, she recalls, her doctor told her, \u201cYour posture\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to technical knowledge, Allyson brings energy and joy to every workout. \u201cAllyson is always in a peppy mood,\u201d Nell says. \u201cShe makes working out fun. I don\u2019t ever look at the clock, and I look at the clock all the time when I\u2019m by myself. The time goes by so fast when I\u2019m with her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, Nell says, Allyson always knows how to push her. Nell likes countdowns, and when she gets to the end, Allyson has a way of prodding her for a few more reps. \u201cShe\u2019ll give me a little look that says, \u2018Come on, you can do more,\u2019 \u201d Nell says. \u201cI love working with her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because personal training affords a flexible schedule, Allyson can be there for her boys when they need her, and she\u2019s able to spend more time with her husband, who often joins her for workouts. What started as an escape has led to a great career fit, and she couldn\u2019t be happier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI love working out, I love teaching other people to work out, and it\u2019s a good environment,\u201d Allyson says. \u201cI\u2019m so thankful for what I get to do every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nProven results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best job<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n