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Hiring a personal trainer can be a step in the right direction whatever your goal may be. A qualified trainer should help you devise a curriculum that fits your objectives. He should educate you on the best exercise for you goals. Here are some tips on what to look for in a trainer.

What is a personal trainer? He is someone who is employed to help another with his or her fitness, especially by means of a personalized diet program and exercise regime. A trainer should be able to:

* Assess your level of physical fitness

* Help you structure fitness goals

* Teach exercise procedures

* Keep records of all your sessions

* Motivate you to stick to your goals and exercise regularly

* Warrant that all safety and health specifications are observed

* Correct or adjust you for proper form and alignment

Do not assume that your trainer is certified just because he is working at a gym. If certified, the certification should come from a legitimate organization. The American College of Sports Medicine, National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise are some of the most recognized and sought after certifications for personal trainers. Do not just take his word for it. Visit the web site of the organization that he claims to belong to and check his certification.

Be sure that your trainer keeps his certification current, attends seminars, classes, or successfully completes continuing education courses. He should also be CPR certified.

Especially in connection with your goals, make sure that your trainer has many years of experience. Example, if you want to lose weight, choose someone with proficiency in working with clients who needed to lose weight. Wrestling coaches are also trainers. If your goal were to lose weight, would you seek a wrestling coach to train you? I do not think so.

A qualified trainer should listen to what you have to say. He should grasp your objectives. He should be focused only on you during your workout. He should appraise your progress systematically and tailor the workouts accordingly.

Your trainers disposition is also important. You will work very closely with him. You need to feel comfortable working with him and ask questions with ease.

You can find a trainer through any of these places:

* Many health clubs have trainers on staff. They may also offer affordable packages for personal training.

* Search the yellow pages

* Google a Personal Trainer Finder

* Explore personal training studios in your area.

You may be assigned a trainer at some health clubs. Be sure to communicate with the manager regarding anything in particular you need to work on (for instance, getting ready for a 5k run). This way, you will secure a trainer with expertise in that field. Visit the health club beforehand to rate and observe your trainers abilities. Talk to your trainers clients. Verify whether or not they had success in reaching their goals. Watch him relate to his clients and how his clients relate to him.

Run if your trainer does any of the following or if you observed any of the following:

* Soreness is normal. However, you should not be in pain after your session because he trained you so hard.

* Recommends questionable supplements or herbs.

* Disregards your questions and is inattentive to your needs.

* Prescribes a workout that is too difficult for your level of fitness

* Does not return your phone calls or e-mails

* Gives a prognosis of ailments or injuries

* Disrupts your session to talk with acquaintances or receives phone calls (unless it is an emergency).

You can assist your trainer to do a better job by being a good client yourself.

* Avoid the idle talk until after your workout.

* Be prepared for your workout by bringing your own towel or water bottle. Write down any questions prior to your session and take it with you to your session.

* Reschedule or cancel your appointment at least 24-hours in advance

* Immediately address any concerns

* Before approaching your trainer, wait until he is finished with another customer.

* YOU still have to do the work! Remember that your trainer is there to guide and motivate you.

Rochester Health and Fitness Center, Certified Personal Trainers of Rochester and Rochester Group Exercise Programs provide members quality service in fitness.

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