Comments on: Choosing a Personal Trainer: Which one?

By: Daniel Wheelwright

Daniel Wheelwright — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:46:53 +0000

Good trainers are hard to come across, the vast majority of trainers are nothing more than glorified rep counters, it bugs the hell out of me that some people cant see the difference.

By: Shari Sharp

Shari Sharp — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:32:27 +0000

SimoneM-
It is very important to know what your style is when you begin to train clients. It does take time to figure out what kind of individual you want to work with, and that usually involves trial and error at the outset. I worked in a gym for 2 years before striking out on my own, and I’m glad I did.

By: Shari Sharp

Shari Sharp — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:29:57 +0000

Sol-
Good for you! Many members do not appreciate how important it is to concentrate on form. I have trained many clients who actually had to lower the amount of weight they were using so that they could perform the exercise properly.
While it isn’t necessary for every staff member to be a trainer, it is important that everyone who trains is experienced and knowledgeable.

By: Bruce Bair

Bruce Bair — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:48:50 +0000

Thanks for the comment Sol, I agree that learning proper technique and having it monitored is very important. As you point out it is the difference between success and injury many times.

Simone, I wish your husband much succcess. There is a part one to this article called Choosing a personal Trainer – know thyself. It deals with self assessment in the decision process of choosing a trainer.

By: SimoneM

SimoneM — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:34:01 +0000

Great article.
My husband is just changing careers to become a personal trainer and your tips also work well for instructors to provide the most effective service to clients from the outset.
S.

By: Sol Lederman

Sol Lederman — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:07:47 +0000

Nice common sense article. I’ve used personal trainers in the past and I can attest to the value of your advice. I work out now at a gym where the staff does individualized programs for every single client and the staff members are all trainers. It makes the gym experience so much better. I lift weights. Had it not been for the great training I’ve received in proper form I would likely have been injured by now.