Which Personal Trainer is Suited Best for You?
The personal training industry is one where there are many different trainers to choose from. Some may specialise in post-natal care, others may specialise in bodybuilding. Throughout this article we will discuss the methods that you should take in order to find that ideal trainer for you.
Firstly, you need to actually LIKE your trainer. This doesn?t mean that you should be best buddies with them (this could be quite counter-productive). But you should be able to have some rapport with the fitness professional in order to keep the communication lines open. Plus if you don?t like him/her, you won?t respect them and therefore you won?t get value from your investment.
Secondly, they must have the accreditations required within the fitness industry. Within Australia, you need a minimum of a certificate four in personal training in order to take clients 1on1. Additional qualifications could include a diploma in fitness, or an exercise physiology degree. Yet many people claiming to be professionals do not have any of these qualifications at all!
A considerable amount of experience is also fundamental to the best personal trainers out there. If this person has years of experience under his or her belt, chances are that they will be able to identify real-world problems that aren?t identified within a syllabus.
If you are going to hire someone to achieve a particular goal, it makes sense to check to see if they are capable of achieving that goal themselves. So if you want to improve your fitness, see whether or not they are fit themselves. The body of a personal trainer is like a shop-front. After all, you wouldn?t hire a cleaning company if their retail outlet had stained floors, dusty furniture and an off smell!
Ask questions to people who have used the trainer in the past, or are currently utilising his or her services. Find out whether or not they would recommend them and importantly, the reasons behind the answers.
Now, talk to that trainer. Discuss with them the approach that you need to take in order to get to where you want to be. Once you have ascertained exactly how to get from A to B, it?s time to get cracking!
One more word of advice. If you?re looking to achieve some health and fitness goals, the best time to start is NOW. Don?t put it off another day, for that will just be another day that you will be unhappy! - 17273
Firstly, you need to actually LIKE your trainer. This doesn?t mean that you should be best buddies with them (this could be quite counter-productive). But you should be able to have some rapport with the fitness professional in order to keep the communication lines open. Plus if you don?t like him/her, you won?t respect them and therefore you won?t get value from your investment.
Secondly, they must have the accreditations required within the fitness industry. Within Australia, you need a minimum of a certificate four in personal training in order to take clients 1on1. Additional qualifications could include a diploma in fitness, or an exercise physiology degree. Yet many people claiming to be professionals do not have any of these qualifications at all!
A considerable amount of experience is also fundamental to the best personal trainers out there. If this person has years of experience under his or her belt, chances are that they will be able to identify real-world problems that aren?t identified within a syllabus.
If you are going to hire someone to achieve a particular goal, it makes sense to check to see if they are capable of achieving that goal themselves. So if you want to improve your fitness, see whether or not they are fit themselves. The body of a personal trainer is like a shop-front. After all, you wouldn?t hire a cleaning company if their retail outlet had stained floors, dusty furniture and an off smell!
Ask questions to people who have used the trainer in the past, or are currently utilising his or her services. Find out whether or not they would recommend them and importantly, the reasons behind the answers.
Now, talk to that trainer. Discuss with them the approach that you need to take in order to get to where you want to be. Once you have ascertained exactly how to get from A to B, it?s time to get cracking!
One more word of advice. If you?re looking to achieve some health and fitness goals, the best time to start is NOW. Don?t put it off another day, for that will just be another day that you will be unhappy! - 17273
About the Author:
About the writer: 2005 Australian Ironman Magazine BodyBlitz Grand Champion, Jay Bonaretti, is a highly successful Personal Trainer located in Sydney, Australia. Be sure to check out his fitness information & online personal training website!
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