What To Look For In A Personal Trainer
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When you are trying to find the right trainer to help you get your butt in shape, but what do you look for in a good trainer? Today I’m going to discuss what I think you should look for when hiring a trainer. I’ve been working in this industry for a while and have had some amazing teachers along the way. So, I’m going to discuss five things I think is really important for you to consider when looking to hire a personal trainer.
Tip One: Find someone you get along with. If you are getting or receiving information from someone, you need to feel some commonality or respect with the trainer. If you have conflicting personalities, or if they are putting out some negative vibes, then maybe that’s someone you won’t really jive with. Potentially you should feel like you should be able to get coffee with that person. You feel some shared commonality and closeness, so you will be more receptive to what they have to say.
Tip Two: Good listeners. There are a lot of trainers out there who are shoving their philosophy down your throat. Try to find someone who is listening to you, observing your form to prevent injury, and listen to your concerns. Sometimes there is a time and place to get tough love, but you should consider a trainer who really listens to you and your body. At the very least, you want an empathetic trainer and giving feedback on what your needs are.
Tip Three: Someone who is a good teacher. There are a lot of people who are really good at a skill, but not an effective teacher. You want to look form someone who is good at teaching and spotting what’s going on with you. A good teacher will listen, observe, and give you feedback on what you are doing. Make sure you find someone who can explain things in your language and meet you in the middle and help elevate your performance.
Tip Four: Someone who knows how to work with your demographic. Maybe you encounter a trainer who is really awesome, but specializes in working with athletes. While they are awesome with helping athletes, they may not be able to work with elderly people, housewives, or beginners. Find someone who works with beginners, elevates you, and find someone who can work with you.
Tip Five: Someone who provides structure. I provide programing for my clients. Programming doesn’t mean just show up, it means I build something for you specifically. What my Master athletes need versus the young athletes is very different. So your trainer should be able to write out what your program looks like and build your strength. While doing generalized fitness is a great way to start, finding someone who streamline the process of working. What a trainer is there for is to clarify and guide you in the right direction. If your trainer isn’t doing that for you, you may as well use YouTube videos to work out.
These are things I think are important when you’re starting your fitness journey and looking for a trainer. I don’t think I’m trainer of the year and am constantly learning. I would like to hope I’m getting better everyday by continuing to research lifting, training, and other disciplines.
Until next time… peace.
Yo! I’m not a licensed therapist or Doctor, I just talk about real shit that’s happened to my clients and me.
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