What to Look for when Hiring a Personal Trainer2014-07-25T15:10:35+00:00

Finding the motivation to work out can be tough. It doesn’t have to be if you hire a personal trainer to help you with your cardio, weight training, and other forms of exercise. A personal trainer, is as the name suggests, an individual who cares about your specific workout routines and who is interested in your success. Strolf possesses a team of dedicated personal trainers. If you are thinking of hiring a personal trainer, it is important to know what to look for.

A personal trainer should be patient. They must understand your personal pace and any personal training regimen that they suggest should be catered to your style. Of course, they need to push you, but they shouldn’t force you to cross a boundary that violates your comfort zone.

Another important aspect of personal training is the ability of your personal trainer to communicate with you. After working out with you for several sessions, they should know your limits, your personality, and your level of commitment to the exercise program that they have created. If you are engaging in a weight training session, they should be able to tell when you can push for that extra rep and when you should stop. Personal training is all about communication.

While the gym may be a sweaty and smelly place, professionalism is still an important aspect of a personal training program. Your personal trainer should cater to you. If you need water, they should grab you a bottle, if you need a towel, they should bring you one, and so on. When hiring a personal trainer, you should consider their level of professionalism as well as their level of fitness education.

If you plan to workout numerous times with someone, it is important that they have an enjoyable personality. A personal trainer needs to have a personality that is suitable to you. They need to know when to push you, when to back off, and when to provide motivation. Personal training requires an outgoing individual who is forward thinking and capable of envisioning the long-term results.

If you are interested in hiring a personal trainer for a personal training session, Strolf is ready to help you achieve all of your cardio, weight training, and general exercise needs. Our gym is located in central Toronto, but we have members from all over the GTA.