5 Things to Look For in a
Personal Trainer By Kevin Weston, BS, HFS, CPT Now that the novelty of the new year has worn off, many are finding it increasingly difficult to stick with their 2015 fitness goals. For a lot of folks, working with a personal trainer is the key to success. When shopping around for fitness help, either locally or online, (yes, you can work with a trainer remotely), it’s hard to know what to look for. Here are some guidelines when considering a personal trainer:
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Education: Does the candidate have a college degree? If so, in what? Only trainers without a college degree will argue that this component is overrated. At the end of the day, who are you more likely to trust: someone who put years into obtaining their credentials or someone who put months (sometimes, a few days) into obtaining a certification? The choice is clear—you are usually going to be better off with a degreed personal trainer than non-degreed. Are there bonehead trainers with a bachelor’s degree? Of course. But the chances are lower with a professional that finished a relevant program at a legitimate college or university. Degrees that you should look for are: kinesiology, exercise science / physiology, physical education, fitness and wellness, public health, etc. The more education the candidate has, the better. Plain and simple.