Health 34 » trainer http://www.health34.com Health, diet, fitness, yoga, nutrition, cancer, aids and more articles... Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:09:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 What certification should I look for in a personal trainer? http://www.health34.com/exercise/what-certification-should-i-look-for-in-a-personal-trainer/ http://www.health34.com/exercise/what-certification-should-i-look-for-in-a-personal-trainer/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:04:35 +0000 admin http://www.health34.com/?p=41 Most importantly, no certification will guarantee that someone is a great trainer. The information taught in almost all certifications is generally outdated and basic. It is really up to the trainer to learn outside of the certification process. A good trainer will have a mentor (preferably many mentors) that has shown them how to successfully deal with many situations, train people efficiently and effectively, and how to design a great training program.

A good trainer should also possess critical thinking skills. They shouldn’t simply do what all the other trainers are doing or copy workouts and exercises straight from a book or website.

If you are familiar with my training programs, you will know that they contain basic, no-fluff exercises. There’s no standing on gym balls or other dangerous and relatively ineffective training methods. There is nothing in my programs that I can’t justify. The trainer you choose should also be able to justify their exercise programs.

If I were picking a trainer, I’d insist on them meeting a very high level of criteria. After all, your trainer is in charge of your body and your health. You should demand a lot from your trainer. That’s the only way your training will reach another level.

Feel free to email me for trainer recommendations throughout North America. I might be able to recommend someone for you.

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