Hey all! New to the boards, but long time reader of the site in general. I have a question concerning hiring a bodybuilding coach or even possibly a cscs. I have been lifting for 3 years now, and just on my own knowledge have managed to go from 160 at 24%bf to 225lbs at 16%(just came off a long bulk cycle). But I just feel that I am lagging, that some sort of my potential just isn’t being met, and I feel that professional guidance could really help, as my goals,like most, is to get as huge as I possibly can!
So my questions are:
- Do people like cscs even train regular lifters, or do they mainly stick to sports and athletics?
- As far as bodybuilding coaches, etc go…how do I go about finding one?
- And finally, from personal exp. or just a rough estimate, how much should I expect to pay to get that kind of assistance?
Thank you in advance for any replies!
[quote]mikeq765 wrote:
Hey all! New to the boards, but long time reader of the site in general. I have a question concerning hiring a bodybuilding coach or even possibly a cscs.[/quote]
Do you mean you have a goal to eventually compete in bodybuilding? Or do you just want to look awesome at the beach? If you’re planning on competing, it might be worth investing in some time with Dr. Clay Hyght or Dr. John Berardi. I’d definitely suggest Christian Thibaudeau, but I think I read somewhere that he isn’t taking outside clients right now. You could probably ask him in his locker room thread.
But these guys are some of the best of the best. If you just want to look good walking down the street, not up on stage, you might not need to get paid advice from guys of that level.
[quote]So my questions are:
- Do people like cscs even train regular lifters, or do they mainly stick to sports and athletics?[/quote]
“Traditionally”, a CSCS will work more with dedicated sports training and athletes. If you’re looking to lose bodyfat and build muscle, a CSCS can help, but that certification isn’t required.
If you’re just looking for a trainer to write you up a program and keep you on track, any gym should have them around, but the quality will vary greatly. You could also check your area for independent trainers, either with their own facility or working out of a gym.
Ask the guys at your local nutrition store (GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, etc.) or if you have a place that sells fitness equipment. They usually know the local trainers. Lots of trainers also offer online training or distance coaching.
That totally depends on where you are and the type of trainer you choose. I’m in the suburban New York area and I’ve seen personal training anywhere from $30 an hour to $100.
Serious professional bodybuilding coaches could be in the $150-$250+ per session range, or it might be a flat fee of X-amount per month.
[quote]mikeq765 wrote:
I have been lifting for 3 years now, and just on my own knowledge have managed to go from 160 at 24%bf to 225lbs at 16%(just came off a long bulk cycle).
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Crap-a-doodle-doo. I just re-read that. Congrats, man.
A solid 65 pounds in 3 years? Zoinks.
I see you’re in Ohio. Maybe see if the crew at Westside will take you under their wing. They get dudes big and strong. Hey, worth a shot.
Thanks for taking the time to respond/amswer my questions. And yes, eventually I would like to compete…that is why Im looking for a little more past the scope of just a personal trainer. Besides, thru personal exp w trainers…I know more than they do anyways lol.