Because this guy ate so many egg whites every day, he suffered from indigestion for a while and farted all over the dormitory with egg-like farts. The other roommates protested, and Cheng Hu had to stay in a hotel for a few days until he recovered before he was allowed to move back into the dormitory.
Moreover, Cheng Hu spends nearly a thousand yuan every month on protein powder to ensure rapid muscle growth.
It was this hard work and dedication that led Cheng Hu to become a fitness instructor at a gym during his junior year of college. By the time he graduated in 2015, he was earning 10,000 to 20,000 yuan a month.
By the time Li Ling went to Hengdian to work as a stunt double, Cheng Hu had already become a senior coach at a gym, earning a monthly salary of 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, much higher than Li Ling's.
Relatively speaking, this guy is quite successful in his career, because in Xidu, the average salary per capita in the entire city barely exceeded four thousand until 2019.
A monthly salary of 40,000 to 50,000 yuan is enough to live very well in Xidu city.
Because of his close relationship with Cheng Hu, Li Ling had considered becoming a fitness instructor. However, given his family's financial situation, he couldn't afford to spend a thousand yuan a month on protein powder and other nutritional supplements. During his school years, he only considered fitness as a hobby.
If you over-exercise, you won't be able to replenish the energy your body needs, and you might even ruin your body.
But things are different now. The world seed in his mind is constantly emitting energy, and his mental strength and physical fitness are constantly improving. In addition, he has been 'leveling up' by fighting monsters in this mission world. Li Ling has now been completely transformed.
He could consider a job as a fitness instructor, where he could earn a salary and, more importantly, use the gym equipment for free.
The world's seeds passively improve physical fitness, but nothing beats the speed at which one can improve by actively exercising and absorbing energy.
Having made up her mind, Li Ling dialed Cheng Hu's number, and Cheng Hu was very happy to receive the call.
When Li Ling expressed his desire to become a fitness instructor, Cheng Hu was slightly surprised, but he agreed to introduce him to his boss. The two agreed on a meeting time later and then hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Li Ling checked the time and it was already 11 a.m. She quickly tidied herself up, changed into sportswear, grabbed her phone and bus card, and headed straight for the subway station.
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Take the subway to the 'Opal' gym where Cheng Hu works. Through the gym's transparent glass, you can see many people sweating profusely inside.
Li Ling called Cheng Hu, and waited for him to come out at the door.
Looking at the information board about the clubhouse displayed at the entrance, Li Ling gained an understanding of the clubhouse.
'Opelai' is considered one of the top fitness clubs in the entire Xidu area. It has a very large area with several gyms on the first floor, offering fitness and combat training. The second floor has body shaping, body shaping, and yoga facilities, while the third floor is for relaxation.
After waiting for less than two minutes, Cheng Hu came out of the clubhouse and laughed when he saw Li Ling waiting for him: "Commander Ling, I've missed you so much, brother."
Just as Li Ling called Cheng Hu "Tiger", Cheng Hu also called Li Ling "Handsome Ling".
Because Li Ling was tall and handsome, Cheng Hu, who was of average appearance, was very envious and jealous.
"Tiger, long time no see." Li Ling opened his arms and gave Cheng Hu a bear hug. Feeling the guy's even stronger muscles, a smile couldn't help but appear on Li Ling's lips.
Li Ling thought to himself, "It really has been a long time. Before I got the system, I was working hard in society and then I went to Hengdian to work as a stuntman. It's been more than two years since I last met up with Cheng Hu."
They usually only call to say hello on holidays.
The two separated, and Cheng Hu looked somewhat surprised: "When did you get so muscular, kid?" He then punched Li Ling in the chest hard, making a loud thud.
Li Ling's figure wasn't visible through his clothes, but his muscles underneath were clearly well-defined, which explained Cheng Hu's surprise.
Li Ling smiled faintly, "I've been working out a lot lately, otherwise I wouldn't have asked you to recommend me for a fitness instructor position if I didn't have the skills."
"No problem, no problem. If you ask me, with your face, Ling Shuai, there's no problem. Those housewives love your type the most." Cheng Hu smiled mischievously at Li Ling.
"Damn, do you think I'm selling my face or my body?" Li Ling said with a funny smile.
After saying that, they both laughed heartily. It was precisely because they both had cheerful personalities that they became best friends.
The two entered the clubhouse, and Cheng Hu went to the counter to get two bottles of water. The two then sat down in the rest area.
"By the way, what are the requirements for working here?" Because it was a good friend, Li Ling didn't beat around the bush.
"First of all, you need to be in good physical condition, which you shouldn't have any problem with. Secondly, you need to get a fitness instructor certificate. With your qualifications, I estimate that once you get the certificate, it shouldn't be a problem for you to stay at Olay."
"Working here means I can teach classes or train others, and I can exercise on my own when I'm not working out. It's free and I can even make money, it's pretty good," Cheng Hu said.
"Is it difficult to become a fitness instructor?" Li Ling asked.
"It is difficult, but it shouldn't be too difficult for you. There are specialized training institutions that offer seven days of training."
The exam consists of two parts: theory and practical skills. The theory section is further divided into general theory and specialized theory; you need to study and memorize these yourself.
"The physical exercises include several exercises such as pull-ups, push-ups, seated forward bends, bodyweight squats, resistance training with equipment, active and passive muscle stretching, and aerobic equipment exercises."
You've practiced these things at school, so they shouldn't be difficult for you.
"Of course, this is only the basic certificate; it is much more difficult to get the intermediate certificate."
I've been working out for over three years and still haven't passed the intermediate certification exam, so it's true that it's easy to get started but difficult to advance.
Having learned about this, Li Ling asked, "How much does a fitness coach cost per month?"
Cheng Hu turned on the tap, took a sip of water, and then said, "The base salary isn't high. Oubolai is considered one of the larger gyms in Xidu, and it's only about three thousand yuan. Other gyms are about the same, and some aren't even as good as Oubolai."
"Three thousand."
"Hehe, this is the basic salary. You know the salary level here in Xidu."
Of course, how much a fitness instructor earns depends on their individual abilities. They mainly earn commissions; the more students they train and the more private lessons they give, the more they earn.
For example, if I train you, I'll take 30% of your personal training fee, haha.
"Our Oubolai has many high-end clients, so our trainers earn more than those at other gyms. Therefore, the competition among Oubolai's trainers is very fierce, and trainers from other gyms all want to come to Oubolai."
When Cheng Hu said this, there was even a hint of pride in his voice.