Choosing A Personal Trainer Plano - Getting Most For Your Muscle
You: 40 year old female, narrow shoulders and soft spoken. Him: 22 years old, built like a tank and loves the sound of his own voice. This sounds like a match made on “Blind Date”, not a successful client and her personal trainer.You’re a young woman who needs the help of an educated and skilled professional who works in the field of fitness, not a younger version of Ah-nold. Where can you find a professional personal trainer who meets your needs?
Frisco Athletic Center, Frisco Texas
Certified personal trainers are everywhere: training in gyms, from their homes, and even on line. Some certifications are better than others, and some trainers are more superior than others. When choosing a trainer, it is much like choosing any service professional in your life; you need to have good rapport, mutual respect, and good communication. There are also four major areas that you should examine before you hire a trainer. First, why do you need or want a personal trainer? Second, what type of personality is going to blend well with yours? Third, what types of credentials or certification do they have? Finally, don’t be afraid to shop around. A little extra time in the beginning can save you a lot of sanity in the long run.
Why do you want a trainer?
Weight Loss: You’ve tried one too many times to squeeze into your skinny jeans and now you’ve decided it’s time for professional help. Women often look to a personal trainer after failed weight loss attempts. A trainer can push you in ways that you would never push yourself. Motivation: A huge reason women seek out trainers is to get that extra verbal push. With the encouragement and accountability that your trainer gives you, you will want to work out.
Education: With your trainers’
knowledge base, you may be trying new exercises every session and learning about body parts you didn’t realize you had. Your trainer can answer questions and teach you how to exercise safely and effectively.
Personality Type
Type A: Do you need to be in control, or do you need someone else to control you? If your personality is that of someone that likes to dominate, finding a trainer that also wants to be the controller can result in turmoil instead of a successful coupling. Look for a trainer that complements your temperament and will either lift you up or calm you down.
Relaxed or Drill Sergeant? What motivates you; someone yelling at you or someone calmly congratulating you on a job well done? There are many schools of thought when it comes to personal training and motivation. If you enjoy the boot camp approach where you’re being shouted at and pushed until you feel sick, than look for that kind of trainer. If you need someone who is calm
and relaxed to ground you and motivate you in that way, then look for that kind of trainer.
Friendship or Business?
Are you looking for someone to share deep dark secrets with, someone that you go out for coffee with after a workout? Maybe you’re looking for someone that is potential friend material and will chat with you throughout the workout. There are trainers out there that will fill that role. On the other hand, some trainers are all business and barely want to give you their cell
member in case you call them when they’re at home. You need to decide if you want your relationship to be all business, or if you’d like some friendship involved.
Certification and Credentials
Certification: In any reputable gym, the personal trainer Plano will have some type of certification or degree in human movement. They may even have both. Make sure you ask the trainer if they are certified, and through which agency. The top agencies are listed below. Certified trainers have gone through a theory course, practicum, and exam before they get to you, the client.
Experience:
Is your potential trainer a seasoned professional with years of experience, or has she just written her exam yesterday? It may not matter to you the level of experience, but it may also be very important. Every trainer brings with her an arsenal of background in a variety of areas, just because she doesn’t have a ton of experience yet, doesn’t mean that she’s not prepared and ready to give you a great workout. On the other hand, an experienced trainer has a full bag of tricks when it comes to variety of exercises and knowledge base in the field.
Your Issues:
Maybe you have a bum knee, a bad back, or you’re pregnant. Does your potential trainer know how to deal with these issues in a safe and effective way? Find out if your trainer has any specific background in managing your special needs before you choose her.
Shopping Around –
Don’t be afraid to try before you buy.
* Other service professionals, don’t try just one
* Use the first session free
* Interview potential trainers, ask questions
* Call up clients and ask questions
Service Professionals:
Would you call a stylist “yours” after just one haircut?
Would you get your nails done by the same shop after just one go around?
What if you weren’t completely satisfied?
Chances are, if you’re not happy the first time around, the second and third won’t get any better.
The same is true with a personal trainer.
First Session Free:
Most trainers or clubs will give the first session free so that you can try it out and see if you like it. If a club has this policy, definitely take advantage of it.
Interview:
If a club has a few trainers on staff, try some casual interviewing to see which trainer is a good match for you. Some questions to ask might be:
· Have you worked with women before?
· What is your style of training (heavy weights, mega cardio, drill sergeant, laid back, etc)
· How many times per week will I have to train with you to see results?
· Can I call some of your past/current clients as referrals? They shouldn’t be ashamed if they’ve
done a good job.
A personal trainer and her client have a relationship like none other; your trainer is your confidant,
your coach, your cheerleader, and your inspiration.
Ken Karnack, (CPT)
Weight Loss Specialist,
Frisco & Dallas Texas
(972) 821-6604
www.personaltrainingdallas.com
info@personaltrainingdallas.com
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