Just as with any profession, there are good and bad personal trainers. It is important to find the right fit for you. You want someone who will keep you motivated and make you want to work harder, while at the same time it is essential to have someone who is knowledgeable and well-educated about exercise and nutrition. Often when you join a new gym, they offer a free training session. This is a great way to try out personal training and see if it might work for you.
Usually the first session is more of an Workday training assessment than a true training session. You will likely find out your weight and body mass index (BMI); if you fall into the categories of overweight or obese you will find out how much weight you should lose to be in a healthy weight range. The trainer may also take your blood pressure and resting heart rate to indicate your cardio fitness level. During this assessment, you can discuss with your trainer what your specific goals for working out are, such as losing weight, gaining muscle, or improving flexibility and strength. Feel free to ask your trainer questions during this session about his or her qualifications as well as their training philosophy to get an idea if the trainer is a good match for you.