How To Find the Right Personal Trainer
Hiring a personal trainer can be a step in the right direction whatever your goal may be. A qualified trainer should help you devise a curriculum that fits your objectives. He should educate you on the best exercise for you goals. Here are some tips on what to look for in a trainer.
What is a personal trainer? He is someone who is employed to help another with his or her fitness, especially by means of a personalized diet program and exercise regime. A trainer should be able to:
* Assess your level of physical fitness
* Assist you in constructing your fitness objectives
* Teach exercise procedures
* Keep an accurate record of all your sessions
* Motivate you to exercise and stay with your goals
* Ensure that all health and safety guidelines are followed
* Fix or correct your form for proper alignment
Do not assume that your trainer is certified just because he is working at a gym. If certified, the certification should come from a legitimate organization. The American College of Sports Medicine, National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise are some of the most recognized and sought after certifications for personal trainers. Do not just take his word for it. Visit the web site of the organization that he claims to belong to and check his certification.
Be sure that your trainer keeps his certification current, attends seminars, classes, or successfully completes continuing education courses. He should also be CPR certified.
Check that your trainer has many years of experience, especially in connection with your goals. For instance, if you want to lose weight, pick someone with skills in working with others that have lose weight. Soccer coaches are also trainers. If your want to lose weight, would you seek a soccer coach to train you? I think not!
A qualified trainer should listen to what you have to say. He should grasp your objectives. He should be focused only on you during your workout. He should appraise your progress systematically and tailor the workouts accordingly.
Your trainers disposition is also important. You will work very closely with him. You need to feel comfortable working with him and ask questions with ease.
You can find a trainer through any of these places:
* Many health clubs have trainers on staff. They may also offer affordable packages for personal training.
* Use the yellow pages
* Use a Personal Trainer Finder
* Search for personal training studios in your area.
You may be assigned a trainer at some health clubs. Be sure to communicate with the manager regarding anything in particular you need to work on (for instance, getting ready for a 5k run). This way, you will secure a trainer with expertise in that field. Visit the health club beforehand to rate and observe your trainers abilities. Talk to your trainers clients. Verify whether or not they had success in reaching their goals. Watch him relate to his clients and how his clients relate to him.
Beware if your trainer does any of the following:
* Soreness is normal. However, you should not be in pain after your session because he trained you so hard.
* Prescribes or recommends suspicious herbs or supplements.
* Disregards your questions and is inattentive to your needs.
* Prescribes a workout that is too difficult for your level of fitness
* Does not return your phone calls or e-mails
* Gives a diagnosis for diseases or injuries
* Disrupts your session to talk with acquaintances or receives phone calls (unless it is an emergency).
You can support your trainer being a worthy client yourself.
* Save the chitchat for after your meeting.
* Be prepared for your workout by bringing your own towel or water bottle. Write down any questions prior to your session and take it with you to your session.
* If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, give at least 24-hour notice.
* Immediately address any problems
* Before approaching your trainer, wait until he is finished with another customer.
* Bear in mind that your coach is there to lead and encourage you. YOU still have to do the work!
Fitness Centers of Rochester, Rochester Group Fitness Programs and Weight Loss Centers of Rochester provide health and fitness consultation to its members.
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