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Questions to Ask a Personal Trainer

June 13, 2009 on 12:12 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off

Hiring a personal trainer is one good way to benefit from exercising out in the least amount of time. A personal trainer will create a program that is made for your physical fitness level and goals. But discovering a personal trainer that is certified, and that can propel you in the way that you need, can be challenging. Here are 5 subjects to cover with potential trainers, and yourself, so you can ensure the perfect trainer for you.

Judge The Book By It’s Cover
Let’s face it, a personal trainer should be in excellent shape. If a potential trainer can’t keep themselves in good shape, chances are, they won’t be much help for you. While a trainer doesn’t have to be Mr. Olympia, they should be in good physical shape and have tons of energy.

Credentials
Unfortunately, anyone can say they are a personal trainer, there are no governing standards, but plenty of certification options. Find out what type of training they have, and research the organization or school. Each trainer should definitely also have CPR and first aid training.

References
Get a couple of names and numbers from past or current clients and see what they think of the trainer. Ask about their results, if the trainer was reliable, any issues they may have had, if they ever hit weight loss plateaus and how they were addressed. Any references you get will probably only be positive, so you also need to ask the trainer about problems they’ve had, and how they handled them. Every business has problem clients, so they should be able to answer.

Training Philosophy
Do you want a more relaxed trainer? An army drill sergeant? Or can you motivate yourself? Finding a personal trainer that propels you to the next level will depend on how well your personalities mesh.

Pricing and Policies
Fees are always important, but ask about cancellation policies if you or the trainer has to reschedule, payment types accepted, and what happens in case of injury or sickness. The most expensive trainer isn’t always the best, and the least expensive may be cheap for a reason, so weigh the fees beside the other responses you’ve obtained.

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