How to pick a personal trainer!

How to pick a personal trainer?  Tips from Rachel Tufunga, personal trainer at Mavericks Gym in Emeryville, CA .

1. Follow the bodies.  Spot a body to die for in Pilates or the coffee shop?  Ask the person for the trainers number.
2. Spy.  Find a trainer whose voice and style you respond to, so sneak a peak at several while they’re with clients.
3. Do a background check.  Look for someone who is certified by ACE, ACSM, NASM, or NSCA.
4. Take a test drive.  Buy  a single session before committing to an entire package.  You need to make sure that you find someone who understands you and what you want to be.
5. Make the choice yourself.    Never let the gym staff assign you a trainer.  You’ll probably get the person most available, and that means not highly sought after.

Rob

Thanks Rob, I have just started shopping for a trainer. I really needed this information.