The best way to hire a personal trainer is to ask for a referral from a friend who has a trainer or knows personal trainers. A friend can lead you in the right direction because they know your personality, and they most likely will know what type of trainer will fit you best. The best clients that trainers get are from referrals. Trainers should be easy going, entertaining, professional and motivators.
Since it is often difficult to hire a trainer, there are some basic guidelines:
1. Make sure the trainer is certified nationally through: NASM, ISSA, ACE , NESTA, etc.
2. Make sure the trainer has been a trainer for more than 5 years. Trainers who make it past that mark are usually really committed to the excellence in the business, and have experience to back it up.
3. Make sure that the trainer does not have a second job, for example like acting (because missed or rescheduled sessions could be the norm because of other commitments by the trainer). This is common in places like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and New York.
4. Make sure you are ready for and committed to change. The right trainer will make drastic changes to your habits and life.
5. Make sure the trainer has policies written in paper, along with guidelines and release forms for training. The trainer should also provide you with a health & fitness evaluation form as well as diet planning to go with your training.
With all this being said, finding the right trainer should be easier. There are a lot of fitness enthusiasts who are willing to share all the knowledge they have to help you get in fit and in shape.
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