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Important
facts about working with a Fitness Trainer
What does a fitness
trainer do?
A personal fitness trainer should be your
committed partner in helping you to adopt a
more healthful lifestyle. He or she will
provide the information and tools you need
to be successful and should be a major
supporter of your quest to become leaner,
have more strength and endurance, be more
limber and to lower some of your risk
factors for many serious diseases.
Who needs a fitness
trainer?
You can benefit from working with a good
trainer no matter what your present
condition is, from couch potato to
competitive athlete. He or she can provide
the right direction and objectivity that
most well designed exercise plans need to be
as effective as possible.
What can a trainer do
for me?
The right trainer can mean the difference
between spinning your wheels and risking
injury, or using your time effectively and
exceeding your goals. If using your time
wisely and getting the most out of your
efforts is your goal, you should consider an
experienced, certified trainer.
What qualities
should I look for in a trainer?
You want to be sure your trainer is
certified by a well-respected organization
(American Council on Exercise or A.C.E., is
one of the most highly regarded), that he or
she can provide references and that the
chemistry feels right. The best trainers
will meet with you free of charge to share
their philosophies and to let you determine
whether it feels like a “good fit.”
How often should I work
with a trainer?
This should be based on your goals and your
own boundaries like schedule and finances.
Many trainers have clients they see anywhere
from several times each week to periodic
sessions to touch base and make program
adjustments.
For how long should I
work with a trainer?
Like the frequency of sessions, the length
of time you work with a trainer depends on
your individual needs, which may vary
widely. This is something you should discuss
with your potential trainer at your
consultation. His or her recommendations
should make sense and feel right to you. The
decision is ultimately yours.
How much will it cost?
Nationally certified (ACSM, ACE, NSCA),
experienced trainers generally charge
between $50 and $100 per hour. Like tax
accountants, attorneys and other
professionals, if you find one who charges
much less, you should be very careful about
confirming his or her qualifications and
references. The better trainers will prove a
great investment by saving you time and
wasted effort and by helping you to avoid
injury and to live a more vital, energetic
and healthful life! |
