Fitour Primary personal training certification ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
course Exam with verified answers ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Definition of Personal Training,A fitness training program that joins a personal trainer with a
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
client to establish a mutual, respectful, and beneficial partnership in order to reach a
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
particular fitness/health goal. ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Definition of Personal Trainer,A qualified fitness professional who is hired by a client to assist
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
the client in reaching a particular fitness/health goal.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Purpose of Personal Training,x Assess client's current level of fitness and assist in setting
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
fitness goals based on assessment. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Benefits of Personal Training,x Receive baseline information through fitness assessments.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Individualized fitness program and attention.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Tracking method of progress.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Motivation.
||\\//||
x Efficient workout sessions.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid developing bad
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
habits.
x Accountability for the client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Improve technical skills.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Overcome plateaus.
||\\//|| ||\\//||
,x Better assurance of a safe workout.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as arthritis,
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
osteoporosis, injury, etc. ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Benefits of Personal Training (what will a good PT do ?),x Some personal trainers will do
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
house-calls....working out at home. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her own.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (education),x Current nationally recognized personal ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
trainer certification. ||\\//||
x Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
and health promotion.
||\\//|| ||\\//||
x CPR/First Aid.
||\\//|| ||\\//||
x A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
reading, and networking. ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (liability insurance),All personal trainers should carry ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
liability insurance. ||\\//||
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License),Check with your city or town to ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
determine if a business license is required to do business as a personal trainer. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16),x An efficient communicator.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x An active listener.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x A motivator.
||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
,x Well-groomed.
||\\//||
x A role model.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Positive.||\\//||
x Follows industry guidelines.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation, contract length,
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
etc.
x Assesses the client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Focuses on the goals established.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Tracks the progress of the client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Follows up with client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of practice.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional,x Punctual
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Organized||\\//||
x Educated/Certified
||\\//||
x Experienced
||\\//||
x Marketing and promotion
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client,An effective personal trainer
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
trains the client to need ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10),x Act as a medical professional—
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Unless they do indeed have the formal education ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
||\\//|| - Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
, x Dismiss questions or concerns.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Recommend fad diets.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Responsibilities of a Client (14),x Ultimate responsibility to follow the exercise prescription ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
designed by the personal trainer lies with the client. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and procedures.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Write down questions prior to the session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure better success.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way beyond limits.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The trainer provides the plan
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
but cannot do the exercises, dieting and healthy living for the client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Wear proper clothing during the personal training session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Bring a towel and water to the personal training session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Avoid idle chit-chat during a session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
course Exam with verified answers ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Definition of Personal Training,A fitness training program that joins a personal trainer with a
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
client to establish a mutual, respectful, and beneficial partnership in order to reach a
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
particular fitness/health goal. ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Definition of Personal Trainer,A qualified fitness professional who is hired by a client to assist
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
the client in reaching a particular fitness/health goal.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Purpose of Personal Training,x Assess client's current level of fitness and assist in setting
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
fitness goals based on assessment. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Benefits of Personal Training,x Receive baseline information through fitness assessments.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Individualized fitness program and attention.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Tracking method of progress.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Motivation.
||\\//||
x Efficient workout sessions.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid developing bad
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
habits.
x Accountability for the client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Improve technical skills.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Overcome plateaus.
||\\//|| ||\\//||
,x Better assurance of a safe workout.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as arthritis,
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
osteoporosis, injury, etc. ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Benefits of Personal Training (what will a good PT do ?),x Some personal trainers will do
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
house-calls....working out at home. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her own.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (education),x Current nationally recognized personal ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
trainer certification. ||\\//||
x Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
and health promotion.
||\\//|| ||\\//||
x CPR/First Aid.
||\\//|| ||\\//||
x A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
reading, and networking. ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (liability insurance),All personal trainers should carry ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
liability insurance. ||\\//||
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License),Check with your city or town to ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
determine if a business license is required to do business as a personal trainer. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16),x An efficient communicator.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x An active listener.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x A motivator.
||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
,x Well-groomed.
||\\//||
x A role model.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Positive.||\\//||
x Follows industry guidelines.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation, contract length,
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
etc.
x Assesses the client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Focuses on the goals established.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Tracks the progress of the client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Follows up with client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of practice.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional,x Punctual
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Organized||\\//||
x Educated/Certified
||\\//||
x Experienced
||\\//||
x Marketing and promotion
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client,An effective personal trainer
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
trains the client to need ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10),x Act as a medical professional—
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Unless they do indeed have the formal education ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
||\\//|| - Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
, x Dismiss questions or concerns.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Recommend fad diets.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Responsibilities of a Client (14),x Ultimate responsibility to follow the exercise prescription ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
designed by the personal trainer lies with the client. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and procedures.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Write down questions prior to the session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure better success.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way beyond limits.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The trainer provides the plan
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
but cannot do the exercises, dieting and healthy living for the client.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Wear proper clothing during the personal training session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Bring a towel and water to the personal training session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
x Avoid idle chit-chat during a session.
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
