8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Trainer?
Personal training is becoming more and more popular as people struggle with their waistlines and general health. But with thousands upon thousands of personal trainers popping up all over the place how do you know which ones are the real deals and which ones are in it just to cash in on this highly lucrative market. Don’t spend all your hard earned money before you ask the following 8 simple questions:
1. Experience
Find out what previous experience your trainer has. Do they mostly train body builders? Have they trained people of your age before? Certain trainers will stick to certain types of clients, are you one of those clients? Find out how long your personal trainer has been working in the industry and doing what.
2. Qualifications
Ask where they obtained their qualification? Can you verify it on the association’s website? Common qualifications are REPS in the UK and ACE in the USA. If you are not sure then ask for details so you can call or verify the information before commencing.
3. References
Can the personal trainer offer you any references? It is always reassuring to call up previous or current clients and ask questions about the personal trainer, the results, and the training programme. References on websites are one thing but talking in person is another.
4. The Package
Now you know about the credibility of the personal trainer, you can start asking about the packages they can offer you. If you are training for weight loss and they do not offer you any nutritional advice then be very weary. It is almost impossible to lose weight without first addressing your eating habits regardless of the amount of exercise you perform.
5. Results
Get down to the bare bones of why you want a personal trainer in the first place, results. Find out what results you can expect. Be very weary of personal trainers that promise you the earth just to get you to sign up. All good personal trainers should offer you a full money back guarantee should they fail to deliver the results you agree upon. If they don’t, then ask for one and see how many change their minds about the results they promised.
6. Assessments
Ask about what assessments you will receive before the training begins. Blood pressure, body circumference measurements, BMI, lung capacity are all standard assessments these days. What are more important are the postural assessments, biomechanical movement pattern assessments, Range of movement tests. If you are not being tested to this degree then the personal trainer is literally guessing and using a one size fits all programme. The more testing that takes place the more specific for YOU the programme will be.
7. Training
Find out what an average training session will consist of. All personal trainers have their particular favourite methods of training. Don’t get dragged into something you don’t want to do. If they want you to sprint up hills and do some boxing but that is not your idea of fun then tell them so. There are many ways to achieve the same results. If they can’t offer you something you enjoy then look elsewhere otherwise you’ll get fed up and de-motivated very quickly.
8. Support
Do they offer you a support system? If you only see your personal trainer once a week and need help with some exercises or nutrition can you contact them? All good personal trainers will leave some line of communication open for their clients. If they don’t then they don’t care enough about YOU and should be dismissed.
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How do you get a personal trainer without gym membership?I am not sure how to tone up or the different body toning exercises like squat or leg lifts. I think a personal trainer for a few sessions might help to show me how to do them properly. I don't want to spend money on gym or trainers. How do I hire a trainer for a few sessions, and how much do they cost? Any advice on how to learn about toning exercises would be hepful.
Great business! I would be worried about people stealing stuff though. How much did u need to start?
Living in LA makes things easier than the cold north where I am. The interview is cool and something I’d do myself. Personally, I’m a SCUBA instructor that is considering becoming a PT after a lengthy injury and getting back to the gym…
This gave me a ton of ideas..now to find a cert agency…:)
My husband is a personal trainer, and you want to keep a few things in mind:
Good luck
How qualified is she? Does she have certification from a variety of sources?
Does she only emphasize cardio, and not strength training or your diet?
Has she asked you your goals, or has she assumed what they are?
Does she know about any health problems or allergies?
Does she know all the equipment at the gym, or does she just stick to a few machines?
Basically, you want someone who is qualified and will push you. You don't want someone that will accept you giving 65% during the workout and they're doing most of the work. You also want someone that will have diet recommendations that are real, not some fad, and not some text book answer about calories in vs calories out. If you are paying for training, you want someone that knows their business, not someone just trying to get an easy buck
I would go to school, for sure. You need a degree in Exercise Physiology. You learn a ton about how certain exercise works in different ways for the body, as well as diet strategies .
It will involve a lot of work, but it goes by quickly. Not to mention that you use previous class knowledge constantly, so you get familiar with it quickly.
Try getting a job at a health club first, maybe a front desk job. Get familiar with the fitness center, understand how things work. Ask personal trainers on the staff questions about personal training. Get an idea of what to expect, how to deal with clients, and what all is involved in the training process.
Good luck.
Love the concept and I’m always pushing the better value group training at the LONG ISLAND BOXING GYM.
1) A personal trainer can be defined by things like level of training(a good trainer is always learning), personality, commitment, skill, own fitness, etc.
2) No. They're there to watch and support the client keeping an eye out to make sure there are no chances for injury and the client is getting the most effective workout.
3) You need to go to school and get certified to become a personal trainer.
4) I'm not sure what you're asking because there aren't really different types. They can help train someone for size and strength, or help someone who's rehabilitating from an injury. They're trained to work with machines, dumbbells, etc.
Since this field is not yet highly regulated, anyone can call themselves a personal trainer. If they’re in good shape, you may be inclined to take them at their word. Resist the urge to do so, and check them out first. Here are some things to look for:
Certification: First and foremost, make sure they are nationally certified. Some highly respected certifications are ISSA, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, AFFA, and ACE. There are others, of course, but I mention these because anyone can easily purchase a certification online for as little as $49.95. A quality certification is an investment of time and money, and can run as much as $600. Find out what agency your trainer is certified through and, if you’re unfamiliar with it, look it up. Although certification does not guarantee the trainer is excellent, it ensures that the trainer has met the minimal requirements of knowledge and professionalism.
Your trainer should hold a CPR certification as well. This is pretty easy, as most certifying bodies require the trainer to be CPR certified before they issue their certificate. I will say this: There are certified trainers who are not very good, and there are good trainers out there who are not yet certified (this sometimes happens in gyms who hire trainers under the condition that they become certified within a certain period of time); however, a trainer looking to make a career out of fitness should have or at least be seeking a certification.
Questions to ask: Through what organization are you certified? Are you CPR certified? May I see your proof of certification and CPR card?
Experience: This will be more important if you are seeking trainer who is an independent contractor (one who is not an employee of a gym). I say this because – and I say this with caution – most gyms have qualified the trainers through their own methods to reduce their liability. This does not mean a trainer who just started is bad – everyone has to start somewhere. This does not mean all trainers who work in gyms are good – some gyms are looking at the bottom line and hire anyone who calls themselves a trainer (see paragraph one). Your goal is to find out how committed this person is to fitness.
Question to ask: How long have you been a personal trainer?
Insurance: This is for independent trainers. If she works for a gym, the gym insures her. An independent contract treats this as her business, not just another job, and should have her own liability insurance.
Question to ask: May I see your liability insurance card or certificate?
Appearance: Do they look the part? They do not have to look like a fitness model or bodybuilder, as everyone has different goals, but they should look relatively fit.
Ask yourself: Am I in better shape than my trainer?
Pricing: Find out his pricing and policies. Do not choose a trainer solely based on price. This may work for gasoline, but this is your body! A trainer’s rates are not just based on what they do when they are with you, it’s for the time spent on you on his own time. Assuming your trainer does not just hand you some one-size-fits-all diet plan, some valuable time was spent figuring out your caloric intake and providing eating suggestions.
A good trainer should value their time. If they don’t, why should you? In general, the cost of a personal trainer will be anywhere from $30-$75 per hour. Of course, depending on your area, your trainer’s clientele, or your trainer’s athletic status, you can expect to pay $100 or more per hour. I’m not saying the most expensive is always the best, but if a trainer only charges $20 per hour on a pay as you go agreement, ask yourself why you’re getting such a low rate.
Questions to ask: How much do you charge? Is payment due up front? What is the cancellation policy?
Other qualities to consider:
Advice: You need someone who actually knows how to put together a program for YOU, not just the one that works for them. If they push you to use questionable supplements, be cautious.
Information: They should be able to show you correct form for maximal results and to prevent injury. A personal trainer is more than a “rep counter”.
Personality: Do you like them? Your trainer will be working very closely with you and know details of your life. Are you comfortable with them? Are they honest? They should listen to you, not just talk about themselves.
Referrals: Talk to others who have worked with this trainer. Are they well liked? Do they give sound advice? Are they professional? Are they on time? Are they firm but fair?
Specifics: Are they knowledgeable in the area you need? For example, if you are a bodybuilder, you need your trainer to have some knowledge in that area. If you’re pregnant, the same goes.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions! A qualified trainer will be eager to answer your questions and show you their qualifications. Do your homework, and you are sure to find the trainer that is right for you!
Personal Trainers are great and worth the money. At my gym, it costs $175 for 5 1-hour sessions. However, I'm sure prices vary based on the gym. I worked out with a personal trainer for a month or two, though, and that was perfect for knowing what I was doing when working out.
But how can you do group sessions when the idie of a personal trainer is personal to the 1 client. wouldnt you have to find out what every person int he group wants to acheive and tailer a plan for each and every client. Can some one explain!! thanks
ask at the vetinary office. dont take her to classes until you are sure how she will react with others. good luck!!
They'll generally charge a base price and around 50 p/h on that to come to your house, look in a business directory or google search private personal trainers in your area.
If you want to save your money though, Google is your friend. Use it and love it! There's thousands of sites with exercise plans and videos all over youtube showing you how to do those exercises.
Technique isn't a huge issue for light weight squats and such, trainers are only really essential if you started learning how to do olympic weight lifting exercises or something – because bad technique on them leads to injury.
if you can find one with the same body type thats great! but finding one who has experience is good enough
tell client to get membership to a nice, large fitness facility and just train them in there without paying the gym ur using anything—if u tell them , they’ll rip you off, trust me, i know. now i just bring my clients into LA Fitness and train them without paying LA Fitness a penny more than my own membership fee
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I don't know how much yours would cost per hour, it definatly varies by how "known" and expirienced they are and where you're located. What I do know is that everyone I've talked to including myself say that their personal trainers only parrot the same fitness advice they've already read and diet advice they've been taught in school. A really good trainer is good at motivating the client and inspiring them to make the desigion to work hard and get in shape. Because in the end, its really up to the person doing the workout. Its really hard to find one that didn't just get into it for the money though to be honest, because its a booming business. To find a good one you'll have to find one thats highly reccomended from many clients and has good reviews, really do your homework. The good ones are usually expensive though.