Hiring a personal trainer

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Yeah, after a while in the gym I'm pretty sure now that I definetely need to learn more about what I'm doing. So, I decided to hire a personal trainer.

My question is, how do I go about doing this? Do I talk to my gym and ask them to hire me one? Would they have a list of the personal trainers? I see the trainers around the gym while I work out, but I don't think I should disturb them when they are working out with a "client".

Another question I had was, what would you guys consider decent rates for the trainer per session?

Thanks
 
Rates will prolly run between $40-$75 per hour (session). You may get a discount for signing up for more than one.

The gym probably has employee PT's, but these are not always your best bet.

The key to approaching a trainer on the floor is via the client. If you see someone who appears to enjoy their trainer and they are doing good stuff, approach the client the next time he runs to the water fountain and say, "hey man, I couldn't help but notice you were using a personal trainer. I have been toying with the idea of doing that myself. What do you think of the trainer that's helping you?"

They will tell you (hopefully honestly) how good or bad he is. Then you can follow with, "Would you mind if I asked him for a card?"

It should be that easy.

Once you are using one... Is he interested in YOUR goals? Does he want to help YOU to improve? Does he push you, and seem fairly knowledgable?

After you get one, do not feel bad about letting him go if you are not happy with the service.

Good luck bro,
Rip
 
BTW - before you approach a PT who is working to ask for their card, have your name, number, and email written on a little piece of paper.

This way, if he doesn't have any cards handy, you can just slip him that and quickly be out of his hair.

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It can be a bit annoying to try and track down paper and pen and then spend time writing stuff down while a trainer is "on the clock."
 
Rip brings up a great point about asking a client of the trainer. But don't forget, that client may not know much about fitness, so while they may perceive the trainer as good because they are fun or upbeat, that doesnt mean the trainer knows what they are doing. As discussed in other posts, many gyms use floor supervisors with little or no experience as trainers.
Find out the credentials and experience of the trainer. DO your research.
You will be paying good money for their services; make sure you hire somone who knows what they are doing.
 
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