Considering hiring your first trainer to quickly help you create the fitness and weight loss results you're dreaming of? With all the hype out there, how do you choose a personal trainer that's right for you?
Here are 3 quick tips that will help.
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Have a conversation
Your relationship with a trainer is perhaps the most important piece of creating fitness results. It's Personal, so you need to find someone that you will be comfortable spending some time with. Make sure that the trainer can talk about more than just selling you into his program or what his ideas are... you want to know that the focus will be on you, your goals, your needs and ultimately your results. A casual conversation can bring out a lot about a trainers underlying motivation.
Ask a prospective trainer to coach you through an exercise or two
This will tell you far more than all the certification letters on her business card. You are looking for great attention to detail. Make sure that the trainer is paying attention to your specific physiology, selects an exercise that feels appropriate given your current condition, and then provides expert instruction and coaching on proper performance, posture and alignment. Should you experience any pain or discomfort, the trainer should stop you immediately and find a drill that fits you better. Your not looking for a workout, you just want to determine that the trainer is focused on doing only what is best for you at that specific time.
Again, it's "Personal Training" so make sure that the attention you get is focused entirely on your personal needs.
Ask What to Expect
A good coach should be able to clearly explain to you what you should expect from your work together. Make sure that he is very clear about the terms of your training together ie: rates, schedule, cancellation policy, location. Unclear business terms will cloud the focus of your training program and should be unacceptable when choosing a new trainer.
You also what to understand what you should expect in terms of training, nutrition advice, and requirements of you to be successful with the program. Be clear in discussing what you want, and only choose a trainer that is willing to focus completely on your personal needs.
The primary reason that relationships fail is unmet expectations... If you both know what to expect, you're comfortable and able communicate your needs, and the trainer is competent and attentive to your needs you will have a successful experience with your new personal trainer.
The golden rule in all fitness is simply listen to your body. Don't take the advice of any trainer over what your body tells you. If it hurts, STOP! Fitness can and should be fun and enjoyable and produce results, a trainer should only make it more so.
How to Choose a Personal Trainer - 3 Definitive Tips to Finding the Right Trainer for You