How to choose a personal trainer
A personal trainer can
provide motivation, accountability, instruction, and
feedback.
Your personal trainer can help you set realistic
weight loss and fitness goals and provide you a roadmap on
reaching those goals. A quality personal trainer can help
you learn proper exercise technique, prevent injury, teach
you about target heart rates, and varied exercise routines
and can greatly add to the quality of your life.
So you have decided to
hire a personal trainer to help you reach your weight loss
goals? Here are some suggestions to help you pick the right
personal trainer for you.
Set up an appointment
for a consultation – Are they on time? Are they giving all
the attention to you or are they busy fielding phone calls
and doing other tasks?
Ask them what their
credentials are and what is involved in gaining those
credentials.
Do you have a good
rapport with him or her?
Ask to see referrals and
results
Does their training
involve cardio, weight training and nutritional advice?
What qualifications does
your potential personal trainer have for giving nutritional
advice? Do they work with a registered dietician or do they
give nutritional advice based on personal experience?
What is their policy if
you miss a day? What about if you miss a week?
These are just some
ideas to get you started shopping for a personal trainer.
Use your own judgment – you will be partnering with your
personal trainer for some time. They will be the one who has
to motivate you when you are down, keep you on track when
you are enjoying your weight loss milestones, and be there
for you when you need them.
Keep in mind also that
if you are the self-motivated type you can consider finding
a personal trainer online. The online personal trainer can
provide you quality exercise plans and eating suggestions
based on your personal needs. The motivation will need to be
provided by you.
Shop wisely, train hard,
and enjoy a fit, slim, healthy body!
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