Q. How do I choose a good fitness trainer?

Start by checking their training and experience. The fitness industry is growing rapidly and many are jumping on the bandwagon. Trainers are required to be certified, but there are a number of associations that make getting certified very easy. Insert quarters, turn the dial and write your name on the certificate. Research the associations they are certified from. Next, ask yourself if they practice what they preach. What kind of credibility do they have if they eat fast food and look like they haven't left the couch except change channels? Don't you want someone who knows about being motivated and disciplined first hand? Watch them exercise if possible. If they don't use proper form and technique, how can they teach clients to exercise correctly? Lastly, interview the potential trainer. Do you feel comfortable and confident that the trainer has the ability to communicate important ideas and concepts to you? Professional fitness training requires a trust between both trainer and client. You have every right and reason to be selective. Your health is too important to just trust anyone.

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