Hiring a DC personal trainer is a great way to help you achieve long term goals when it comes to exercise and lifestyle. One of the best ways to find a personal trainer is to ask at your local DC gym for a list of recommended personal trainers in your area. Once you have a list of potential contacts it is a good idea to apply a little research to make sure you choose someone who is right for your needs and more importantly is properly qualified to do the job.
Your first check should be able to find out if they are certified with a national body or association. This will tell you that they have taken a practical exam on personal fitness and have studied at least basic theory. However, being certified will not on its own tell you how much experience a DC personal trainer has or how skilled they are. Being employed by your local DC gym does not always give an indication of how good they are as a personal trainer, but you can ask for references all the same.
If a trainer is not directly employed by a local gym or health club then they should have liability insurance in place. This insurance will protect them and you should an injury occur to you during training which could prevent you from working or have a longer lasting impact on your life. If a personal trainer is employed by a gym or club then they will be covered under their insurance policy.
Getting recommendations from previous or existing clients is a good way of knowing how good a DC personal trainer is. Many trainers will have websites and will place customer testimonials on them to show prospective clients about past successes. However, do not always take these at face value and if possible try to track down past clients for a true testimonial about a personal trainer. Clients will be just as ready to warn you about someone who has given bad customer service as they will about someone who helped achieve everything they wanted.
Some trainers will specialize in different areas of fitness and exercise so try to look for someone who can cater to your specific needs. You may want to train for a specific event or to simply get in shape and learn how to maintain it. Again finding past clients who had similar needs to you can be a valuable source of information when it comes to finding a personal trainer.
When it comes down to choosing a trainer, whether it is hiring someone privately or someone who works at a gym, you need to make sure you pick someone with whom you are comfortable working with, with whom you get on and with whom you have confidence can help you to achieve your goals. A trainer should motivate and support you, but should never bully or harass you. They should also give you constructive feedback, be patient and continually working with you to ensure your program is giving the results you require.
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