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The Right Personal Trainer: The Difference Between Success and Failure

Author: R. Adam Shore Author Ranking Blue | Posted: 08-11-2006 | Comments: 0 | Views: 191 | Rating:  (50) Article Popularity - Green (?) Got a Question? Ask.

Choosing the right Personal Trainer will determine the difference between a sustainable workout program that yields long lasting results and feeling frustrated to the point of reverting to old, bad habits. Our selection suggestions will help you along the way. You have made an important decision to get off the couch and get into the gym. With the right choice of Trainer you will develop repeatable habits that will guide your exercise routine for the future.

Just in the same way you would hire a plumber, a roofer, an accountant, or a mechanic, hiring a Personal Trainer means getting quotes from 3-5 different Trainers. By quotes we do not mean simply price. We mean:

How many years of experience in the profession and area of expertise does your prospective Trainer have. Is your Trainer a specialist in weight training, flexibility, core conditioning, a generalist? How do these skills measure up against your goals?

What certifications does your prospective Trainer have? The American Council on Exercise is an excellent resource to learn more about Trainer expectations and qualifications. Their recommended criteria can be found on the web. Search American Council on Exercise through your favorite search engine.

Is the Personal Trainer schedule conducive to your expectations? Sounds basic, right? Not necessarily. Some Trainers are more regimented than others, meaning that they feel an obligation to put the schedule of the client first vs. their own outside interests. Also check to see if your trainer will accommodate weekend schedules, generally a most popular time to workout.

Will a prospective Personal Trainer offer you a complementary session before you commit to a series? Some may not but the question is certainly worth asking. This would afford you the opportunity to get a feel for the Trainer without a commitment. If they do require payment for this introductory session we feel it is well worth the money to make a proper evaluation.

On the subject of price, ask if there is a discount available for the purchase of a multiple session package? If so be sure to understand how long you have to use the sessions. For example you may be able to get a 20 session package for $1000 and the sessions must be used within 12 weeks or the money is forfeited.

Bonus recommendation: Whether your first session is free or not take note of the Trainers ability to pay attention to you, their client. Unfortunately at busy gyms across America Trainers are not paying close attention to proper client form, posture, facial expressions, weight capacity, or level of fatigue. In the worst instances the Trainer is busy chatting with a colleague. This lack of attentiveness will result in, at a minimum, a less than effective workout and the formation of bad habits and technique. At its extreme inattentive Trainer behavior will lead to injury. If during your evaluation of your new Trainer you experience a professional that is laser focused on your form, your technique, your breathing, to name a few, they should be in consideration to be hired on a more frequent basis assuming the other shopping points above meet your expectations and needs.

We trust these suggestions will get you on the road to a successful relationship with a Personal Trainer. They are committed to your health and fitness so you need to be committed to choosing your Trainer wisely. By choosing wisely you will be able to form a connection with a Trainer that can provide guidance, motivation and results. So remember, just as you would make informed choices about mechanics, plumbers, roofers, and accountant, so too should you make informed decisions about Personal Trainers.

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