Personal trainers abound. You’ll find them at your gym, in the yellow pages, on Craig’s list, and on Facebook. So how do you choose? Do you just choose the first one that comes along or the one the gym assigns to you? Or do you find the best trainer to meet your personal training goals. Choosing the correct personal trainer will get you to your goal faster and will save you money in the long run.
Define your goals
Hiring a trainer before you define your goals is a lot like hiring a tour guide before you decide on a destination. Your goals might be to lose weight, gain strength, or train for a marathon. Think about your goals and write them down.
Define your time and money
How much time do you have to devote to training? Ideally would you like to train every day, three days a week, or once a week. What is your training budget? How much do you have to spend?
Interviewing the trainer
You would not hire a babysitter for your children or a housekeeper to maintain you home without interviewing them. You can’t afford to do less for the care and maintenance of your body. Here are some interview questions to get you started:
- Are you certified and can I see a copy of your certification?
- How many years of experience do you have?
- What is your training technique and how will it help me reach my goals?
- Are you CPR and first aid certified?
- What is your pricing and cancellation policy?
Choosing the correct trainer is as important as the exercise itself.
