Professionalism.
They are on time, dress appropriately, follow up with emails/texts/calls regarding your sessions promptly, treat you with respect and talk to you like an adult. Also, they leave their personal drama at home.
Walk the Talk.
Approachability.
At the end of the day, it comes down to BUYER BEWARE. Take the trainer for a test drive before committing to 100 sessions. Buy a few sessions first to make sure it’s a fit!
They are easy to approach with concerns or questions. Nothing is worse than a trainer that is so scary and serious that you are scared to ask questions. Open Mindedness. Trainers should be open to other training protocols and what fits for YOU. There is no ONE right way – it always depends on the client.
Problem Solvers.
They are good at solving problems or at least TRY to solve problems. They are not scared to say ‘I don’t know’ but will look it up or ask a peer for the answer. They refer out. Trainers are not doctors – if they see a problem outside of the scope of our expertise, then they should urge you to see a professional.
Goal 1.
Make Exercise Part of Your Routine Exercise should be a regular part of your day, not something sporadic. Just as you set aside time for meals, sleep, kids and work, set aside time for exercise.
The best way for a trainer to relate to and coach a client is by experiencing it themselves. They should practice what they preach and live a healthy, fit and balanced lifestyle that is consistent with what they are trying to get you to do.
Shara Vigeant, BA, NSCA-CPT, (IHP) MMA-CSCC 2014 Global Woman of Vision SVPT Fitness & Athletics www.svptfitness.com Facebook: SVPT Fitness & Athletics Twitter: @SharaVigeant
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