The 10 things You MUST Know Before Investing In A Personal Trainer!

Aren’t all personal trainers the same? Well trainers come in all shapes and sizes. When shopping for a personal trainer most shop first by price. It doesn’t mean the best trainer for you is the most expensive. Just as the lowest priced trainer is not necessarily the worst. However, if you’re looking for a personal trainer you need to stop looking for just how much they cost but how much value they can offer you and what qualifications they have to help you reach your goals. Any trainer can give you a challenging workout but most need more than that. Most need a coach who will guide them along the way and get them to not only to exercise the right way but to eat the the right way as well to get the best possible results. Look for a fitness professional not just a trainer. Do yourself a favor and make sure that they have the following qualifications first:

1) 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, or Kinesiology
2) Multiple NCCA Accredited/Nationally Recognized Certifications: Personal Trainers, Sports Specialist, Nutrition Coaches- Look for NASM, ACE, NSCA, ACSM, and NESTA certifications.
3) Current CPR/AED Certifications with American Heart Association
4) Numerous Client References upon request
5) Liability Insurance Holders- if someone is coming into your home make sure they have Personal Trainers insurance to protect you and them.
6) Social Proof- Look for numerous success stories and testimonials, before and after photos of previous and current clients.
7) They practice what they preach- they take care of themselves and are not just training you as a hobby.
8} Offer guaranteed results (if you follow the program), and a money back guarantee.
9) Someone who is not just a trainer on the weekends for fun but someone who truly has the qualifications and who will coach you and guide in your lifestyle and eating habits outside of the workout.
10) Last, but certainly not least… Great Personalities! You should always feel like you get along and feel comfortable with your personal trainer.

I recently stopped by WZZM 13 and talked about some of these very things. Please watch the Video below:

~David Modderman