What are the good charactweristics of an effective personal trainer?
2007-03-13 15:32:28 · 6 answers · asked by UrTherapist 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
One that knows more than the people they are helping!
One that is only interested in the one they are helping!
One that keeps their own body in shape!
One that knows just enough about how the body works, risk factors for the older people, danger signs to look out for.
One that know CPR and where the external defibrillator is!
One that's not always looking at their reflection in the mirror!
At least that's what I appreciate!
2007-03-13 15:36:51 · answer #1 · answered by nickname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The days of personal trainers just being jocks with a certification are (thankfully!) coming to a close. Today's personal trainer needs to be a consummate professional with regard to his/her actual skills, as well as ability to treat their clients in a professional and business-like manner.
A good personal trainer will always maintain their professional bearing. They don't need to be some stick in the mud with no personality, but there are several things that a trainer should NOT be doing during a training session. These include things like staring at themselves in the mirror, daydreaming, excessively talking to other people, talking on their cell phone, checking out members of the opposite sex, and just generally not focusing on you during the workout.
2007-03-13 22:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by Prem K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good trainer will know what your limits are and train you slowly until you overcome those limits. A good trainer will really be interested in your goals and not just what you pay them. Talk to people they have trained. It is ok to ask them for references.
2007-03-13 22:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by eaglecrow5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, your personal trainer must be certified and have a degree in a field such as exercise science, exercise physiology, etc. They must also be personable, and have a sense of humor. Make sure they have insurance.
2007-03-13 22:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by godre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have meet a few in my day you have 2 have alot of patients and encouraging skills even if they suck! complement them basically a personal trainer has 2 be the persons suck up ***** bcuz they gt paid a but load!
2007-03-13 22:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by steven s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell the truth, be tough and really push their clients to the best... but know when to stop so that he doesn't become a jerk
2007-03-13 22:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by hello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋