How to Find an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is one of the leading personal trainer certification organizations in the weight-training industry, and it would be a good idea to hire of one of their certified personal trainers to get the most out of your individual weight-training program. Information about ISSA certified trainers can be easily found at any area gym or workout center. You should contact the largest, most well-known workout centers first because they are most likely to hire these trainers.
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Things You'll Need
- Local phone book with yellow pages
- Computer with Internet connection
- Telephone
- Note pad and pencil
Instructions
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Open your phone book and look for the number to your local YMCA. Call your local branch and inquire about their listing of personal trainers who frequent the gym. Write down the names and numbers of the trainers they list for you. You may also enter your zip code at the main YMCA website to obtain contact information for your local branch. Simply point your browser to http://www.ymca.net/maps/ and enter your local zip code.
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Use the phone book's Yellow Pages section and look under "Weight Training" and "Gyms." Contact the gyms with the most informative ads first because they most likely take their businesses seriously. When calling, be sure to mention you are interested in obtaining contact information for any ISSA certified personal trainers they are working with.
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Write down contact information for each personal trainer and call each one. Ask each trainer about their credentials, experience and training program. Write down the information each provides and use your notes for comparisons. Ask the trainers if they are willing to assist you at your choice of weight-training gyms.
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Tips & Warnings
When meeting with an ISSA certified personal trainer, be sure you ask to see the training certificates and degrees of the trainer. By doing this basic research, you will be able to determine if the trainer is certified.
