Keep on stepping with motivational words

Keep on stepping with motivational words

At one time, becoming a personal trainer was an on-the-job, learning-by-doing career,but now trainers themselves are trained. Education at schools such as the American College of Sports Medicine can be tilted toward personal training, and organizations such as the National Federation of Trainers have set certification standards. In addition to credentials such as education, certification, and experience, important traits in a trainer include enthusiasm, congeniality, and communication skills. It’s crucial to the success of your relationship that he or she can get through to you.
Some people sign up for a preliminary training session at a health club or respond to an ad in a local paper. If there’s good rapport, they have found their trainer. IDEA, a trade association for fitness professionals, suggests an interview rather than the trial-and-error approach. Here are IDEA’s suggestions for questions to ask a prospective trainer to see whether his or her philosophy and approach match your needs:
? What is your exercise and educational background?
? Are you certified by a nationally recognized organization?
? What is your current level of training experience?
? How do you keep current on the latest training techniques, research, and trends?
? Will you keep track of my workouts, chart my progress, and make sure my medical history is updated periodically?
? Do you carry liability insurance?
? Do you provide clear-cut, written policies regarding cancellations, billing, and so on?
? What is your rate per session?
? Do you offer any discounts or package pricing?
? What hours are you available to train?
? Will you help me set reasonable goals, not unattainable results?
? Do you have a network of physicians, dietitians, physical therapists, and other fitness and health professionals?
Many people who work with a trainer, on whatever schedule and budget they can afford, find it the wisest fitness investment they can make.