So you have decided that you want to go with having a personal trainer. Your hoping that with a personal trainer you’ll feel more motivated, you’ll have a workout specifically built for you and you’ll see better results.
Even though your intentions are good, a personal trainer may not be your best bet unless you give your perspective personal trainer an interview and find out what his or her qualifications are.
Before you meet with your perspective trainer get a list of questions together that you want to ask, otherwise you may forget most of them or get carried away in the conversation and may miss many important details.
Below is a list to help you get started. Now remember that this is just a beginning and that you should add or take away any questions that you feel are or are not needed.
So here we go…..The first few questions to ask
1. What are your qualifications?
Make sure you ask the trainer about their qualifications and experience to make sure they know what they are doing and you’re in safe hands. Some personal trainers get their job by hanging out at the gym or by knowing people. Be sure that they are truly qualified.
2. Do you keep with current research and training?
Personal trainers should continually be updating their knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, books, etc., in order to provide you with safe and useful information.
3. Are you available on the time and days I’ve selected?
They could be the best trainer in the world but if your schedules don’t mesh -it won’t matter. A Personal Trainer needs to work around you, so you need to make sure they are available to fit into your schedule and give you the expertise and motivation you need to workout efficiently.
4. What is your pricing?
Personal training can cost from as little as $25 up to $100+ per hour, so make sure you choose one that’s within your budget. Be sure to ask if their rate includes the use of the local gym.
It’s a good idea to find out about the policy on additional fees, contracts, cancellations, and billing procedures.
5. Can you supply client references?
A good personal trainer should have plenty of satisfied customers and won’t hesitate to let you contact them. Many of the personal trainers clients will be right at the gym so this will give you an idea of what their bodies are like and how they feel about the trainer. You should ask them about the trainer’s strengths and weaknesses, if they were professional, informative, dependable and how well the trainer helped them reach their goal.
Extra Tips:
Determine your fitness goal, whether it is to lose some weight, run a marathon or being able to have enough energy to play with your kids. This helps narrow down personal trainers based on their experience and field of expertise.
Consider where you want to work out. Location can often determine your selection of trainers. Personal Trainers perform their workouts with you in their studio, local gym or they can even come to you.
Some trainers are willing to train small groups; using this method will reduce your cost.
If you have a friend who has the same goal as you, think about working out together at a reduced price.
After your first workout with your Personal Trainer, ask your self these questions?
1. Will I be able to get along with this trainer and look forward to working with him/her?
2. Does the trainer have good listening skills and communicate well?
3. How motivated does the trainer make you feel?
4. How does your body feel after the session?
Remember that not every trainer and client will work perfectly together. It’s possible that you may decide that the trainer is not for you -and also the trainer may decide that you are not a good fit with them. Having a personal trainer is like having a spouse or parent always telling you what to do and how to do it. With some people there will be an immediate fit and sometimes it take you a few different trainers to get the correct fit. Be patient.
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