FIVE THINGS TO ASK YOUR TRAINER; THE CUSTOMER HANDBOOK
FIVE THINGS TO ASK YOUR TRAINER; THE CUSTOMER HANDBOOK
I’m gonna let you in on a secret. Not every person that labels
themselves a “personal trainer” knows what they are doing in the gym. I have
watched countless social media videos in which the client was doing the
exercise all wrong. I’ve personally witnessed other trainers put their clients
in danger because they know nothing about proper form. I am in several
different communities on social media where “trainers” ask questions that my
clients could answer. It makes my blood boil and I want to protect everyone
from these scams (for lack of better words).
Here are five things to ask your trainer
before hiring.
1. What sort of education have you completed?
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2. Can
you tell me a little bit about your own fitness journey
EXPERIENCE IS A MUST! If they lost 40 pounds 6 months
ago and decided to be a trainer the next day, run! While they may have a
passion for fitness because they have accomplished something fantastic, that
doesn’t mean they’ve put in the miles to say they have real experience. What
worked for them may not work for you. When it doesn’t work out, they probably
won’t have a solution. In my first 8 months of lifting, 8 years ago, I lost 35 pounds.
Gained it back a couple years later… Lost 30 pounds again. I STILL didn’t know as
much as I do now about making a plan and executing exercises.
3. What are you currently doing to further your
knowledge of sports and/or fitness?
Fitness is always evolving. Studies are always being
done. If the smartest people in this industry are still learning new things, don’t you think your trainer should be up to date? Let alone the fact there
is so much information already out there, it would take a lifetime to know it
all. If a trainer truly cares about keeping clients safe and getting optimal
results, they are always studying. I spend at least 4 hours a week reading
about my profession. Another secret to let you in on: In order to maintain a
trainer certification, your trainer must complete a certain amount of education
credits every two years.
4. What will we be doing when we are not together?
Your success is not going to happen as a result of
you just working with a trainer two days a week. Results require a person to be active at
least four days a week and eat properly at least 6 days a week. Your trainer
should be at least guiding you on what to do the other 2 to 4 days out of the
week. They should offer themselves as an accountability partner if they really
want to see you meet your goals. Your success is their success!
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5. Do You Have References?
You are hiring this person to work for you. If they
applied for a job anywhere else, they would need references. I would suggest at
least four people that you can contact. You might say someone who is still
building their fitness business may not have many references. Before I even
started training, I had references. I had contacts from every gym I went to
that knew I was capable of teaching someone how to work out. Worthy trainers have references.
Asking these questions should guard you from trainers who aren't really trainers. They are only here to make money or they have good intentions and just haven't realized how much it takes to be an efficient trainer. And keep these questions in mind when deciding if their price is fair. It takes a lot of time, money and personal tribulation to become a credible trainer. Good luck!
FIVE THINGS TO ASK YOUR TRAINER; THE CUSTOMER HANDBOOK
1. What sort of education have you completed?
If you would like to contact with an educated trainer such as myself, fill out this form and we can chat!! >>> https://goo.gl/forms/EptoXu9t3XNBlU7X2
2. Can you tell me a little bit about your own fitness journey
2. Can you tell me a little bit about your own fitness journey
EXPERIENCE IS A MUST! If they lost 40 pounds 6 months
ago and decided to be a trainer the next day, run! While they may have a
passion for fitness because they have accomplished something fantastic, that
doesn’t mean they’ve put in the miles to say they have real experience. What
worked for them may not work for you. When it doesn’t work out, they probably
won’t have a solution. In my first 8 months of lifting, 8 years ago, I lost 35 pounds.
Gained it back a couple years later… Lost 30 pounds again. I STILL didn’t know as
much as I do now about making a plan and executing exercises.
3. What are you currently doing to further your
knowledge of sports and/or fitness?
Fitness is always evolving. Studies are always being
done. If the smartest people in this industry are still learning new things, don’t you think your trainer should be up to date? Let alone the fact there
is so much information already out there, it would take a lifetime to know it
all. If a trainer truly cares about keeping clients safe and getting optimal
results, they are always studying. I spend at least 4 hours a week reading
about my profession. Another secret to let you in on: In order to maintain a
trainer certification, your trainer must complete a certain amount of education
credits every two years.
4. What will we be doing when we are not together?
Your success is not going to happen as a result of
you just working with a trainer two days a week. Results require a person to be active at
least four days a week and eat properly at least 6 days a week. Your trainer
should be at least guiding you on what to do the other 2 to 4 days out of the
week. They should offer themselves as an accountability partner if they really
want to see you meet your goals. Your success is their success!
If you're ready for one of my six week weight loss plans, fill out the following form and we'll be in touch! >> https://goo.gl/forms/EptoXu9t3XNBlU7X2
5. Do You Have References?
If you're ready for one of my six week weight loss plans, fill out the following form and we'll be in touch! >> https://goo.gl/forms/EptoXu9t3XNBlU7X2
5. Do You Have References?
You are hiring this person to work for you. If they
applied for a job anywhere else, they would need references. I would suggest at
least four people that you can contact. You might say someone who is still
building their fitness business may not have many references. Before I even
started training, I had references. I had contacts from every gym I went to
that knew I was capable of teaching someone how to work out. Worthy trainers have references.
Asking these questions should guard you from trainers who aren't really trainers. They are only here to make money or they have good intentions and just haven't realized how much it takes to be an efficient trainer. And keep these questions in mind when deciding if their price is fair. It takes a lot of time, money and personal tribulation to become a credible trainer. Good luck!
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