What is a Personal Trainer?
If you want to lose weight, get healthy and/or build muscle, hiring a personal trainer is a step in the right direction. Our trainers will help you set up a program that meets your goals and teach you the best way to exercise.
Your trainer will provide:
- that “push” to get you our of your comfort zone
- guidance on reaching your goals
- education about strength training, cardio and basic nutrition
- a reason to show up at the gym each week
- accountability
- ways to help track your progress
What is a Session Like?
Each session lasts about 30 minutes to an hour. The first meeting is devoted to assessing fitness level, body measurements, exercise and health history and goals. Be prepared to step on the scale, have your body fat tested and answer specific questions about your goals. After that, you’ll spend most of your time on strength training and cardio.
Experience and Credentials
- Unlike a lot of the super-sized gyms, our trainers are certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and have updated certifications in CPR / AED.
- Our trainers have several years of experience across many disciplines.
- We are good listeners and help you formulate your fitness goals.
- We pay attention to your needs, concerns and form before, during and after workouts and track your progress.
How to Help Your Trainer
You can help your trainer do a better job by being a good client.
- Save the chit-chat for after your session.
- Be prepared by bringing your own towel and a full water bottle.
- Give at LEAST 24 hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule
- If you have questions, write them down and bring them to your session–you’ll spend less time talking and more time working out.
- If you have a problem with your trainer, address it immediately.
- Recognize that your trainer is there to guide you–but YOU still have to do the work!
