Questions to Ask a Personal Trainer
Employing a personal trainer is a great way to benefit from working out in the least amount of time. A personal trainer will make a program that is made for your physical fitness level and goals. But finding a personal trainer that is certified, and that can propel you in the way that you need, can be hard. Here are 5 issues to cover with prospective trainers, and yourself, so you can determine the right trainer for you.
A Book Cover Doesn’t Lie
An out of shape personal trainer isn’t worth your time. If a potential trainer can’t keep themselves in shape, chances are, they won’t be much help for you. While a trainer doesn’t have to be Mr. Olympia, they should be obviously physically fit and have loads of energy.
Training
Unfortunately, anyone can say they are a personal trainer, there are no governing bodies, but plenty of certification options. Get a copy of any certificate or diploma they have, and research the organization or school. Each trainer should 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 they could depend on the trainer, if they ever had problems, 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 need someone to hold your hand? A drill sergeant? Or are you self motivated? 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, what types of payments they accept, and what happens if you are sick or injured. The most expensive trainer isn’t always the best, and the cheapest may be cheap for a reason, so weigh the fees beside the other answers you’ve received.
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