So people often ask me for a recommendation for an in-person personal trainer in their area. Sure I can, but I answer with a question to get more clarity for the recommendation.
What do you want to achieve by working with a trainer?
And they give me a list of things that are generic without allowing themselves to imagine what’s possible. I’ve seen this many times over with my clients: the results they achieve are things they never thought were possible for them.
But also, please be completely honest with yourself and express what you want. It doesn’t make you a “bad” person if you’re looking for a friend to talk to about football or sit down and chit chat – I can recommend that type of trainer too!
But if you’re result-driven and focused on transforming your body and mindset, here’s 10 traits to look for in your ideal trainer:
- Has a portfolio of past clients’ visual results – a track record.
- Looks the part, walks the walk, and trains with intention.
- Will hold you accountable and won’t let you off the hook.
- Tracks your results daily or weekly by physically measuring you, etc.
- Will be honest and tell you things you may not like to hear.
- Will always have your program at the gym ready, with no winging it.
- Is dressed smartly – what’s on the outside is also on the inside.
- Not constantly late for your training session.
- Doesn’t always talk about their own life or sit on the floor while you train.
- Will be focused with intention on your every rep, not just a rep counter.
If there isn’t a results-focused, competent personal trainer in your area, I highly recommend working with an online trainer who meets the above criteria.
I hope this helps to do your research. If you need further support with this, email me directly at info@www.apmethod.com
