| Fitness Trainers: What You Should Look For in One Before Hiring Them! |
So what do you look for in a GREAT trainer? Well, first I guess we have to define that word "Great." The fact is that there are tons of personal trainers and fitness instructors out there in health clubs that are more concerned with getting girl's and guy's phone numbers than hammering home your results. The fact is that most health clubs have killed the incentive for real good competent trainers to want to stick around. Because of this most of the "Great" ones end up going out on their own or working for a training specific clinic.
So how do we define Great? Well, in my opinion this one has to do with a lot of the obvious characteristics that you would look for in any other profession. Traits such as background, experience, education, certifications, and most importantly reputation. Now having said all of this then where should you look before making the hire? Well, for starters if you want someone that is on top of their game then you can always fork out the money for the most reputable and experienced guy on the market. Can it be costly? Sure, but if you can do that I really would highly recommend it. I personally get a high demand for my services, but it has taken time for me, like anyone else, to build that reputation and to get my name out there.
If you are looking to save a little money you could go for a little bit of the lesser experienced, less known guy or gal. There is nothing wrong with doing that, as long as, you know what you are looking for. That lesser known trainer could be very good quality, but they may have not had the time or opportunity to get there name out at the point you hire them. If you can capture a "rising star" then that is also a good possibility. However, if you do go this route you can also open yourself up to getting a "Lemon" of a trainer. This would, of course, NOT be a good thing. Make sure that you do your homework before spending your money on a personal trainer. Make sure that both YOU are committed, as well as, the guy or girl you sign a contract with! This part is all your responsibility as the consumer.
If I were hiring a trainer I would look at their educational background. Another characteristic would be their certifying credentials. T I would recommend the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The American College of Sports Medicine is also a pretty good stamp of approval as well. Another final little edge I would look for are specialties such as having passed experienced athletically, in the military, with a niche like kettlebells, or something else that requires a special knowledge. Specialties such as these with trainers can be looked at as a "Tag" or "Badge" that has required further discipline, knowledge, and experience on their part, thus increasing the chances that they might be more competent in their craft!
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