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What to Consider When Hiring a Personal Trainer

What you need to know before choosing a personal trainer.

• Get recommendations/referrals. See someone who has made a transformation right before your eyes? Go ahead and ask them how!

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• Notice if you are being SOLD. Some facilities use high pressure sales tactics because they need to make monthly profitability goals.

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• What certifications does the trainer hold? ACE and NASM are two of the most common [reputable] certs.

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• What are their specialities? Examples: injury prevention, rehab, pre/postnatal, weight loss, etc.

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• How much availability does the trainer have? Do their available hours sync with your schedule? Or will you be making an unrealistic time commitment?

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• Does the trainer offer a complimentary consultation or evaluation session?

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• Consider your own preferences: are you more comfortable working with a male or female?

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• Are session packages offered at a discount?

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• Does the trainer use an app or website to enhance the training program and drive client accountability?

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• Any incentives for meeting/surpassing your training goals? Tees, water bottles, free sessions?

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• Will you be signing a liability waiver? (Would you trust someone in this business who doesn't protect themselves and the client?)

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• Chemistry: will you be motivated to hang out with this person consistently?

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