Are you looking for a personal trainer in your city? It really seems like it should be a simple thing to do, but this can be easier said than done. Here are several checklist factors when finding your athletic coach for your physical fitness goals:
LOCATION:
Location also has to do with the fitness facility you are looking to join with your trainer. Whether the gym is in downtown Vancouver, or maybe right here in the Point Grey area, you should personally do a walk-through of the premises to make sure it is right for you.
Does the facility ‘feel’ like the right space for you? Are the clientele within your age bracket, do the fitness coaches seem friendly, and is the space clean? If you are choosing a personal trainer, make sure that the space feels right for you and your future training sessions!
QUALIFICATIONS:
There is an abundance of coaches that can make you sweat in Vancouver, but will they also help your posture, mobility, and keep you moving well? Check their qualifications!
What is their background in sports? These are usually the best coaches. The ones who have played sports actually trained hard and lived through injuries themselves… not just studied them.
Of course, where (and what) they studied is important as well. Do they have a science degree? What kind of training? Is it applicable to the job of being your fitness coach?
Are your personal fitness goals aligned with your trainer’s expertise? Do you have a weight loss goal based off body fat percentage? Are you looking for an increase is overall strength?
Maybe you are an athlete looking for personal training in a particular sport? How does your trainer’s background relate to your physical activity aspirations? Lots of questions, I know, but you should be asking these before you commit to a regime.
PERSONALITY:
However, there are lots of qualified coaches out there that aren’t ‘personal’ trainers. You need to find a personality that matches what you are looking for in a coach in your fitness journey.
Some people are looking for ‘fun and fit’ while others are looking for knowledge and hard work. Are you the type of person that needs a connection with your fitness specialist to stay motivated? Or do you like the all-business approach that is by the numbers?
Whatever the type of leader you are looking for, there should be some personal connection with you. You should be excited to see them every week! This is the best formula for success.
EXPERIENCE:
What is the experience of the personal trainer that you are working with? Nothing is wrong with a ‘new’ personal trainer, they have great energy!
What you will get from an experienced trainer is someone who understands most age populations and their needs when it comes to fitness. Has the trainer worked with your age group? Do they have any specializations when it comes to your fitness goals and physical needs?
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FINAL THOUGHT:
Looking for a personal trainer in Vancouver shouldn’t be hard, but with so many choices it is important to go through your checklist: make sure they are accessible, qualified/experienced… and they have that great personality that keeps you coming back session after session!
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