Hiring a personal trainer can be confusing and can also be a sizable investment. So, when looking to hire a personal trainer you'll want to take the extra effort to make sure you ultimately hire one that is best suited for you and your specific goals.
Personal trainers come with a wide variety of skill sets, specialties, and experience. Just because someone is certified as a personal trainer doesn't necessarily mean that they're worth investing in.
As with any other profession, for every quality personal trainer in the industry there are a handful of others that simply don't have what it takes to influence, instruct and motivate others.
I want to help simplify the process of hiring a personal trainer by giving you a quick guide with several tips that you can use to have complete confidence in knowing that you've hired the perfect personal trainer for you.
First, I want to point out something that often goes unnoticed...
Always remember that a personal trainer can only do so much for you.
If you aren't willing to meet them halfway, and apply everything they teach you exactly as they teach it, you might as well save your money.
No matter how good a personal trainer is, they won't be able to do for you what you aren't willing to do for yourself.
What Do They Charge
If you do your due diligence in meeting with several different people you'll see that the rate they charge can vary to a large degree.
Well known, reputable trainers can charge over $100 per hour for their services, while those with less experience may only charge $20 per hour. For the most part you will get what you pay for, but this isn't always the case.
By using the tips shared throughout the rest of this article you may very well find a high quality trainer that won't charge you an unrealistic fee. The trick is asking the right questions and knowing what to look for.
Regardless of what you decide to pay, make sure that you pick a trainer that you can afford for several months before committing to them. Having to stop working with them 2 weeks in because you overcommitted financially will be a waste for you and frustrating to your trainer.
Do They Include Nutrition Advice
Because it will be integral to their success and yours, most personal trainers offer some sort of nutrition advice with their services.
Although, there are trainers out there who strictly provide training regimens, so you'll want to be sure that you ask if nutrition plans or dietary guidelines are included with their services before hiring a personal trainer.
The time you spend training at the gym each week will only account for a certain percentage of your ability to transform your body and achieve your goals. The truth is that body conditioning way you're feeding your body the other 95% of your time spent away from the gym is what will have the greatest impact on your results.
Unless you're on an extremely limited budget, or already have a thorough understanding regarding how to feed the body to induce the results you're looking for, you'll want to make sure you find a trainer with a background in nutrition that includes a diet plan or nutritional guidelines with their training services.