what qualifications should i look for in a personal trainer(besides his body,and looks;)?

Answer 1

I would like you just to review our web page (www.ifpa-fitness.com) and click on the top (IFPA Certifications), this will tell you the curriculum that every Personal Trainer is certified in.

As a Master Personal Trainer meaning I certify IFPA Personal Trainers, your Personal Trainer must be knowledgeable on the Core Program for safe and effective training. Both of you should discuss your routine, what are your goals in fitness, bodybuilding, etc., or your goal to improve in a certain sport.
He or She must understand your available time, and be able to workout a schedule with a printed work-out plan or matrix which you and your trainer monitor your training. They are for you, to ensure you meet your goals. They must know all equipment, and the correct way by demostrating it to you, and then having you do it while they watch. He or She should be able to discuss nutrition, and a fitness lifestyle.

You can ask questions about how long they have been certified, etc., but you might find one eager to help you, that you may be his or hers first customer. In this, you should look at their posture, their appearance, and their enthusiasm to help you.

And, just to let you know it is a very open field, and has allot of specialized courses that you may like.......and perhaps you may also be interested in being a Certified Personal Trainer.

Answer 2

the (considered) industry standard in the UK is either-


• An RSA/OCR qualification in fitness and exercise
• ACE Personal Trainer Certificate (American Council on Exercise)
• ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) award
• FitPro PT Diploma
• YMCA Personal Trainer Diploma
• Premier Training Diploma
• Lifetime Health and Fitness Personal Trainer award


also look for recomendations from previous clients, and relevant experiance.

Answer 3

Hi Lola, well there are certain certifications, and organizations that certify Personal Trainers. His qualifications should be:

a. Safe and effective fitness program
b. Knowledge of all fitness equipment and how they work
c. Be able to sit down with you and discuss nutrition
d. Be able to sit down with you and discuss your fitness desires, your schedule, and build a personal training program for you.
e. Be there with you during your work-out. Coach and motivate you on your exercises.
f. Critique you after your work-out. Discuss your workout, how you felt, technique, etc.
g. Body building techniques
h. Aerobics
i. Core Training/Functional Training

Thank You

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Get some documentation on his actual years of experience doing this .. also, some references of other people he has helped in the past .. talk with them and see what they think. Good luck ! :)

Answer 6

talking to clients, the rate of weight loss, the strength levels he works with (aka how much he's going to make u do per week)

Answer 7

His approach to teaching. You want to find someone who has a personality that is compatible with yours, unless you like conflict.

Answer 8

whether he shares and supports your goals for what you want to achieve. You want to be on the same wavelength.

Answer 9

Certification, and ask his previous clients if he is any good or not.

Answer 10

his or her certifications