A Tip for Choosing a Personal Trainer
One more tip for choosing the right personal trainer.
Ben Greenfield
Recently a study was released that investigated how a personal trainer develops their knowledge, and the results suggested that one of the most valuable characteristics of a personal trainer is not how “smart they are,” but rather how much real world experience they actually have.
So if you’re looking to hire a personal trainer, you need to consider not just the number of letters after their name or the certifications on their wall, but more importantly, how much time they’ve spent in the trenches and how many people they’ve helped.
In the episode How to Choose a Personal Trainer, I gave more details to ensure that you get the best results from your fitness guide. But this most recent study offers another tip: Ask any potential trainers about their experience and background to ensure you get the best for your time and money.
If you have more questions about how to choose a personal trainer, then ask away at the Get-Fit Guy Facebook page.
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About the Author
Ben Greenfield received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Idaho in sports science and exercise physiology; personal training and strength and conditioning certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA); a sports nutrition certification from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), an advanced bicycle fitting certification from Serotta. He has over 11 years’ experience in coaching professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes from all sports, and as helped hundreds of clients achieve weight loss and fitness success.