Finding a good Personal Trainer in London is not as simple as the fitness industry makes it seem, in life we've all spent money on services and products that didn't live up to our expectations or what we were promised. I have been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 10 years now. So I've listed below a few tips to think about before hiring a Trainer.
1. Is the trainer in good shape him/herself? You don't want someone who just speaks from the text books he reads, don't get me wrong a trainer can have great knowledge and be slightly overweight himself. But you want someone that walks the talk... it's a constant reminder that he knows what it feels like to push your body and if you follow his advice, one day you too will be in great shape.
2. Does the trainer listen to what you want to achieve? A good trainer knows that he cannot structure a proper exercise and diet programme for you, unless he understands exactly what you want to achieve in order for him to design you a personalised programme.
3. Does the trainer ask thorough questions? A good trainer should go a little deeper to find out about your exercise history, your likes and dislikes in the gym... even your genetics i.e your mother and father's bodytype, where they store fat etc. This will give the trainer an even better idea how to structure a programme for you.
4. Ask the trainer if they have any before and after pictures or testimonials? Social proof is always the best way to feel your money is being well spent, and also lets you know that this professional has other satisfied customers, and puts you at ease. I always check out reviews when buying everything from books to fitness equipment. So don't be shy to ask the trainer if he can provide any of this.
5. Can the trainer give you good nutritional advice? If your trainer cannot give you good nutritional advice, you will find your body not transforming very much... you'll only undo all your hard work as soon as you leave the gym, as a basic test of your trainer's knowledge, you could ask him/her to explain nutrient timing to you. They should be able to advise you on the correct times to consume carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
6. Did the trainer offer you a free consultation? Personal training is not something you can physically touch, so a personal trainer knows that to put you at rest, he has to show you all his/her tricks of the trade, I believe this is a great way for you to test drive his services, a good personal trainer will have you excited to book some sessions and start your new regime.
7. How much does the trainer charge? A good trainer will 40 and upwards because he knows his/her worth as PT. So bear in mind, if you buy cheap, you get cheap in this profession.
8. Does the trainer sound like he/she will support you even when you're not training with them? This is very important because too many times I see trainers give their clients a good session and not speak, text or email their clients. You also need support, even if it's a short text every week to remind you to stay on track. Weight watchers is not the best approach to weight loss, but it's the support group that keeps members coming back week after week, year after year. If your trainer provides you this, you're onto a winner.
9. Ask the trainer to explain how he plans on helping you reach your goal? If your trainer can explain to you in a language that you can understand, it's a good sign, this means he know's his/her job inside out that he/she can explain it to you in the simplest form without complicated jargon that will fly over your head.
1. Is the trainer in good shape him/herself? You don't want someone who just speaks from the text books he reads, don't get me wrong a trainer can have great knowledge and be slightly overweight himself. But you want someone that walks the talk... it's a constant reminder that he knows what it feels like to push your body and if you follow his advice, one day you too will be in great shape.
2. Does the trainer listen to what you want to achieve? A good trainer knows that he cannot structure a proper exercise and diet programme for you, unless he understands exactly what you want to achieve in order for him to design you a personalised programme.
3. Does the trainer ask thorough questions? A good trainer should go a little deeper to find out about your exercise history, your likes and dislikes in the gym... even your genetics i.e your mother and father's bodytype, where they store fat etc. This will give the trainer an even better idea how to structure a programme for you.
4. Ask the trainer if they have any before and after pictures or testimonials? Social proof is always the best way to feel your money is being well spent, and also lets you know that this professional has other satisfied customers, and puts you at ease. I always check out reviews when buying everything from books to fitness equipment. So don't be shy to ask the trainer if he can provide any of this.
5. Can the trainer give you good nutritional advice? If your trainer cannot give you good nutritional advice, you will find your body not transforming very much... you'll only undo all your hard work as soon as you leave the gym, as a basic test of your trainer's knowledge, you could ask him/her to explain nutrient timing to you. They should be able to advise you on the correct times to consume carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
6. Did the trainer offer you a free consultation? Personal training is not something you can physically touch, so a personal trainer knows that to put you at rest, he has to show you all his/her tricks of the trade, I believe this is a great way for you to test drive his services, a good personal trainer will have you excited to book some sessions and start your new regime.
7. How much does the trainer charge? A good trainer will 40 and upwards because he knows his/her worth as PT. So bear in mind, if you buy cheap, you get cheap in this profession.
8. Does the trainer sound like he/she will support you even when you're not training with them? This is very important because too many times I see trainers give their clients a good session and not speak, text or email their clients. You also need support, even if it's a short text every week to remind you to stay on track. Weight watchers is not the best approach to weight loss, but it's the support group that keeps members coming back week after week, year after year. If your trainer provides you this, you're onto a winner.
9. Ask the trainer to explain how he plans on helping you reach your goal? If your trainer can explain to you in a language that you can understand, it's a good sign, this means he know's his/her job inside out that he/she can explain it to you in the simplest form without complicated jargon that will fly over your head.
About the Author:
Rasheed 'The Body Sculptor' Aladel has been a Personal Trainer for over 10 years, he continues to contribute to the welllness industry with innovative ideas, and has now developed his own Weight loss system called The Sculptrex Method, to find out more click here.
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