A personal trainer is someone dedicated to helping reach your goals by designing safe and effective workout programs especially for you.
Your personal trainer serves not only as a source of motivation and encouragement, but also as a resource for the most up to date health and fitness information.
Working with a qualified personal trainer ensures that you make the most of the time that you have to dedicate to your most valuable asset, your own health.
What questions should I ask when hiring a personal trainer?
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Does the personal trainer have a degree in a health or fitness related field?
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Is the personal trainer currently certified by a nationally recognized organization such as the National Strength & Conditioning Association? What was required in the certification process? What continuing education is required to renew the certification?
Certifications such as the NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®), and the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) are nationally recognized certifications that follow stringent standards for continuing education and re-certification.
Trainers with an educational background in Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, Health and Wellness, Physical Education, or Anatomy and Physiology have a more thorough understanding of the way the different systems within the body work together, and how exercise affects each of these systems. -
How does the trainer keep current on research in strength training and conditioning?
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Is the trainer CPR certified?
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Does the trainer have liability insurance?
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How long have they been a personal trainer?
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What types of clients does the trainer work with?
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