Things You'll Need:
- List of your fitness goals
- List of questions to ask the personal trainers
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Step 1
Consider what type of gym you prefer. Maybe you enjoy a large gym filled with different types of equipment and people. Maybe you feel comfortable at a small, quiet fitness studio. Contact gyms where you think you will be comfortable. If you are not comfortable, you are less likely to visit regularly.
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Step 2
Determine your fitness goals. Maybe you wish to train for a particular sport, like running, and want to build muscle to improve performance. Maybe you want to weight train and increase your strength. Also consider if you seek nutrition or weight loss counseling. Keep your goals in mind as you search for a personal trainer.
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Step 3
Make an appointment to tour the gym and meet the personal trainers. Sit down with the trainers and conduct an interview-don't be shy. Ask about the personal trainer's education, experience, certifications, exercise philosophy, training techniques and own fitness interests. Tell the trainer about your fitness goals and evaluate his response and suggestions.
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Step 4
Ask for a free trial session. Many professional personal trainers are happy to give you a free fitness evaluation or workout.
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Step 5
Evaluate the information provided by the personal trainers. Consider it like a job interview. Personal training is not cheap, so aim for a qualified trainer who will help you reach your goals and make the workouts fun. Look at the personal trainer's appearance and consider if you feel comfortable getting fitness advice from someone who is out-of-shape or overweight. Also consider how compatible the trainer's personality is with your personality.
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Step 6
Make a decision based on the results of your interview, free trial and comfort level with the gym. Trust your instincts. If you have any doubts or concerns about a candidate, select a different personal trainer.
