Personal Trainer Qualifications

A personal trainer should be able to provide you with references. You should check with the references, and ask whether or not they attained their fitness goals and how the trainer worked with them.

Next, you should check for their certification. Many colleges offer degrees for personal trainers. This should include oral and written exams. Ask them if they had practical exams, too. Another practical certification would be in CPR or First Aid training. Also, they should be in a continuing educational program.

The personal trainer should be able to explain to you how they will help you meet your goals. Can they motivate you? How do they assess your progress? These are some important questions you need answered.

You should ask about the fees and the time you will have with the trainer. If it is in your home, then the fee will be higher. Get the specifics of how to pay and see if you can cancel if you aren't happy. This is best to have in writing.

You need to ask how long have they been a personal trainer? Their appearance should be taken into consideration. They don't have to have a flawless body, but they do have to be able to train you and teach you a new lifestyle. The personal trainer will train you in strength training, cardiovascular and basic nutrition. You want to feel comfortable with them. You want them to add versatility in your training program, so that you will want to have a personal trainer helping you meet your goals.