Much like finding your significant other, finding the right personal trainer takes time and effort. Because you’ll be investing a lot of money in your trainer, you want to find someone who will help you reach your goals while continuing to challenge you. Here’s what to look for when looking for a personal trainer.
Know Your Goals
Prior to looking for a trainer, you need to identify what your goals are so you can talk about them with your trainer to see if they align with their training style.
Where Do You Want to Train?
Training in a small studio and a large gym have their advantages and disadvantages. Gyms will have lots of equipment and classes to choose from, but they also get really crowded. At smaller gyms, you won’t have as much variety, but you can develop stronger relationships with the staff.
Do Your Research
Now that you’ve decided where and why you want to hire a trainer, it’s time to find one that will help you achieve your goals. You can look up personal trainers’ bios on the websites of gyms to see their credentials and experiences.
Try Them Out
After you’ve selected a trainer you would like to work with, book a one-on-one consultation with them. These consultations are usually free and they last around 15 to 20 minutes. You can ask the trainer how they plan on training you and you’ll get to see if you get along with this person.
Give Feedback
Throughout your sessions, reevaluate if you’re reaching your goals and if you’re not, communicate this with your trainer. Make sure you are doing your part outside the sessions before you voice your concerns.
It’s Okay to Walk Away
If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your sessions and you’ve already communicated this to your trainer, it may be time to walk away and find a different trainer.
