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800 BCE
Children being trained.
In 800 BC the romans would train boys at the early age of 7 to become warriors. This is why the Romans were the most feared and strongest empire during there time of rise till fall. -
776 BCE
Personal training
the act of personal training is traced all the way back to 776 BC when ancient greeks prepared for the Olympic Games. Knowing the history of our career is important and where it started from. -
558 BCE
Most famous strength athlete.
the most famous strength athlete was a man named Milo. This is important to our culture so we have people to look to and learn from. -
200
Women competing in Olympic Weightlifting
In the 2000's is when women were allowed to compete in the olympics for weightlifting. This plays a role as personal training and trainers are not just for men but women too. -
invention of dumbbells and kettlebells
the dumbell and kettlebell is crucial to our career as personal trainers. Physical fitness can be done with or without weight but these 2 weights are the backbone and most important because they can be used in multiple different ways to help personal trainers help their clients. -
first commercial gym
the first commercial gym was opened in Paris. This is where personal training takes place. -
YMCA created
the first YMCA was created in 1844 in London. This is a place where people can acquire information and get a personal trainer. -
Foundation of ACSM
The ACSM is the American college of sports medicine. This is the first organization that professionalized becoming a personal trainer. -
Body Building
Body Building plays a huge role in a personal trainers career because that is where most of them are used. People who want a coach to make sure they are benefiting the most from their work in the gym. -
Olympic weightlifting
Olympic weightlifting was started in the olympics in 1896. Almost every single olympic weightlifter has a personal trainer to make them better and to keep them safe from injuries. -
Certified Personal Trainers
In 1900 is when working with certified personal trainers became into existence. This is where our history mainly starts. -
Godfather of fitness was born
In 1915 The Godfather of fitness was born. His name is Jack LaLanne and was the first person to become a certified personal trainer and open an official health club. -
Weightlifting Brought back to the Olympics
Weightlifting went away for a short time in the olympics. it was brought back in 1920 and has been there ever since. -
Steriods
Steriods were first made or testosterone was first synthasized in 1935. This is what personal trainers hate the most because in the end result you do see better and faster progress but health benefits are not so important when taking these enhancing drugs. -
Nautilus Machine Equipment
Arthur Jones who is a hall of fame personal trainer invented this equipment. The equipment helped people see better growth and all equipment is useful in some way in the future. -
Worlds Strongest Man
In 1977 the Worlds Strongest Man contest was brought in. This contest finds the strongest man in the world. These men all have personal trainers that help them obtain these outrageous goals and keep them healthy and safe with their guidance. -
Personal training became a viable career option
In 1980 personal training became a real option for people to make their career. This led to lots of people pursuing this career and making it known today. -
NASM
In 1987 NASM was created. The national academy of sports medicine was founded. This organization helps personal training further their career with certification. -
NSCA
The NSCA, better known as national strength and conditioning association was created. This helps personal trainers with the information needed. -
Online Personal Training
Online personal training became a huge role for personal trainers around the globe because of Covid. People were not allowed to leave their house so this was the only way to obtain a personal trainer at the time.