subject: Private Personal Training – How To Hire a Trainer Who Delivers Results [print this page] Before I begin, let me state upfront that I am speaking from personal experience. I've worked with countless personal trainers in an effort to meet my fitness goals, and unfortunately, have been mostly disappointed with the results. It wasn't until I found the right trainer that I began to truly reap the reap rewards of private personal training. To my surprise, getting to that point was a frustrating process most private personal trainers tend to promise the world but not deliver any results. In the meantime, you're stuck footing the bill for high hourly rates, not to mention the wasted time and effort. My dissatisfaction prompted me to do some research on exactly what criteria to look for when hiring a private personal training instructor.
Before I dive into the criteria, let's talk briefly about the benefits of having a private personal trainer. For me, a dedicated worker who mostly works behind a computer all day, it was difficult for me to stay motivated and maintain a steady, long-term fitness routine. I tried following various workout videos and attending the classes at the local gym, but I found myself unfulfilled by the lack of immediate results (as a results-oriented person, it goes against my nature to work hard and not see progress). So, after giving up for what seemed like the millionth time, I decided to go the private personal training route. My friends were constantly raving about their private personal trainers, and they seemed happy with the results, so I figured it's at least worth a shot. Now that I've been through a litany of self-proclaimed fitness experts that did everything but deliver results, I've created a list of specific traits to look for when hiring a private personal trainer:
Education and Certification a private personal trainer should be certified through a well-known, reputable private personal training organization such as the ACE (American Council on Exercise) or the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association). While certainly not a "make-or-break" requirement, you should also look for personal trainers with an exercise science or related college degree the more educated your private personal trainer is, the better your workouts will be.
Experience although this often goes without saying, don't be suckered into hiring a private personal trainer whose client list is made up of mostly friends and family. You want a private personal training session that is led by someone who has several years of experience helping people just like you reach similar weight loss/fitness goals.
Results Tracking - if you're hiring a personal trainer, chances are you're frustrated with not seeing any results yourself. Now that you're paying a high hourly rate to your personal trainer, you should pay extra attention to the results they are delivering a high-quality personal trainer will force you to stay on track with your diet and workouts by frequently measuring your progress.
Life-style training an experienced trainer will help you make your new fitness-oriented behaviors habits that you can stick with for the long-term. Perhaps it would benefit you the most to keep training with a trainer over a long period of time so you can integrate the new fitness routines into your life. The trainer is an automatic accountability partner someone who makes you take account of your results or lack of results.
From my experience, the above criteria are crucial in selecting the right private personal trainer for you. Regardless if you're looking to lose weight for an upcoming family reunion or just want to boost your self-esteem, the same principle applies - if you're going to commit yourself to a private personal training program, then make sure to do the due diligence upfront to ensure you are getting your moneys worth and more importantly, achieving your weight loss and fitness goals.
Private Personal Training How To Hire a Trainer Who Delivers Results
