A good place to look for a DC personal trainer is within your local DC gym. Many gyms will have trainers on their staff and often provide cost effective personal training packages for their members. Asking for a list of recommended personal trainers is another option but you will need to do your own research on any potential trainer and contact them yourself.
When considering hiring a trainer, experience and qualifications are key elements in deciding on who is right for you. Other considerations will include cost, session times and place and how long you want to hire them for. Using the services of a personal trainer employed by your gym is usually cheaper than hiring one privately.
Other ways to source a personal trainer include:
1. Getting recommendations from family and friends, especially those who have successfully completed a fitness program with a personal trainer.
2. Looking out for trainers with clients at the gym and trying to get an informal with them. Also asking around other gym members to find out if they have or are using a personal trainer.
3. Check out online fitness websites and personal trainer websites for more information on trainers in your local area.
Working with a trainer means you need to be able to build a good working relationship with them. You should feel comfortable around them, confident in their abilities to train you and find them reliable and approachable. A good and effective trainer, be they private or working for a gym should be able to support, guide and motivate you and should never harass or bully you during a training session. They should also take time to give you feedback after each session and work with you to ensure your training program is achieving all you require.
It maybe time to switch personal trainers if you find that your working relationship has broken down or never really got started, they become unapproachable and begins to ignore any special needs you have or preexisting medical conditions. If they are employed by a gym then you should seek to convey your concerns to senior management as you may not be the only client feeling this way.
Try to meet with several different trainers before deciding on who to hire. Don’t accept the cheapest price on offer and likewise do not be afraid to negotiate on price if you cannot initially afford it. A good trainer will work with you to design a fitness program that will meet your needs whilst making sure you can afford it at the same time! Likewise if you choose a program offered by your gym then make sure you know what is included in the price or if membership fees are required.
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