You have permission to publish this article in web sites, ezines, electronic publications, and any media format, as long as the article How good is your Personal Trainer? Find out now!! By Mike Heatlie MSc I have seen some brilliant Personal Training sessions where the trainer has implemented a tremendous workout for their client, delivering the Unfortunately I’ve also seen some dire Personal Training sessions, void of any thought, variety, planning, or without any concern for what their client is I ask my trainers how they would change their Personal Training sessions if they were being paid $1k per session. What would they do differently to • Inadequate or no assessment of the client. Body fat %, weight, body measurements, BMI, blood pressure, etc. should all be assessed prior to • Trainers who use their mobile phones, or do any sort of personal multitasking during your session should be fired immediately. You’re paying them for your time, not for them to sort out their personal lives. • I discourage trainers from working out with their clients unless their client desires it to be so. I’ve seen a few trainers give their clients workouts with their own goals in mind rather than training the client for their goals. • Trainers who continue to use old fashioned bodybuilding exercises with clients whose goal is not to build muscle size are demonstrating a significant lack in exercise prescription. • Trainers should be reassessing their clients after 6 and 12 week periods. This gives the client something to work towards and the trainer can set goals with the client for each 6 week block. • Trainers should always present themselves with the utmost professionalism. Appearance should always be as sharp as possible, shirts ironed, training shoes clean, males should be cleanly shaven, breath should be fresh, hair tidy, and they should practice what they preach! • Any trainer selling drugs or supplements that are potentially dangerous should be banned from personal training altogether! • Trainers should never turn up late for any session. If they’re sharp they will leave a 15 minute window for each session as they need time to wash their hands, check their breath and get organized for your training. I always remember my mentor telling me, “If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re 5 minutes early, you’re on time!” Hopefully the aforementioned points will help you to assess whether your trainer is sharp, up with the pace, and delivering a 5 star service, or whether they’re just going through the motions and in real need of some serious ignition! Mike Heatlie MSc is one of the leading Personal Trainers worldwide. Mike holds a Masters Degree in Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise and a 1st Class Honors Degree in Sport & Exercise Science. He has a ten year Personal Training relationship with US singer Gwen Stefani, and is the author of the epic ebook 'Lose 10 Years, 10 Pounds, in 5 Weeks!' www.mikeheatlie.com Copyright © Mike Heatlie Personal Training 2007 All Rights Reserved You have permission to publish this article in web sites, ezines, electronic publications, and any media format, as long as the article |
