Finding the right personal trainer for yourself can seem like a daunting tasks but with these simple recommendations, you’ll be able to find the right person for you and start your journey towards success.

1. Identify Your Health Goals

   1. Determining your specific goals can help you narrow your search in finding the right trainer, with specialties varying from weight loss, strength and conditioning, injury rehab, sports-specific, nutrition coaching or otherwise.

2. Referral

1. Asking your friends or family for recommendations can help you find someone who has already been vetted by someone you trust. Mission Fit Now offers a 10% discount on monthly subscriptions for referred friends and family members. 

3. Online Searching

1. Using a search engine like Google or sites like Trainerize can be a reliable way to enhance your search. Be specific in your query about the type of personal trainer you need and your location. For example: Weight Loss Coach Houston, TX OR Virtual Fitness Coach for Beginners

4. Experience & Credentials

1. Finding a personal trainer with a certification with NASM, ACE, ACSM, or ISSA or a degree in a fitness or health-related discipline may prove to be effective as these are the most reputable fitness certification organizations. 

2. Consider if they have experience working with clients with similar goals as your own. 

5. Interviewing Potential Trainers

1. To help you test-drive before you buy, we offer each prospective client an initial phone consultation to discuss their goals, time availability, expectations, and compatibility, as well as a trial session upon your request so you can make the best decision for yourself. 

2. During this consultation, feel free to ask questions about their qualifications, experience, training style, and how they deal with specific health issues such as an injury or a medical condition.

6. Compatibility

1. You’ll want to find a personal trainer that compliments your personality. Since you will be communicating with them frequently it's important that you each are able to have a cordial and professional relationship.

2. It’s also important to know their communication style as some clients prefer an encouraging approach with how they are coached and others prefer a more assertive approach. 

7. Pricing

1. Prices can vary greatly between personal trainers based on the frequency of sessions and specific service you may need. Be mindful that a cheaper, or more expensive, personal trainer does not mean they will provide effective coaching, focus on the value that they provide to their service. Since you are making an investment you want to ensure you can see the return on it by meeting your goals. 

8. Aligning Schedules

1. Having a trainer that is located close to you will keep you consistent with your sessions. Ensuring that each of you can coordinate available times to train/consult with each other is important. Understanding the ground rules your trainer may have on re-schedules and cancellations will help set healthy boundaries before training starts. 

9. Check Reviews

1. Checking a personal trainer’s reviews or testimonials can give you a good idea of what you could expect working with them. Lastly, you want to trust your instincts. Since you’ll be working with this person frequently you ultimately want to ensure they are professional, courteous and trustworthy.

Keep these suggestions in mind when selecting your next personal trainer as the right person can help you enhance your progress and exceed your expectations. Remember that you are making an investment into your health so who you choose is important, just know we got your back here at Mission Fit Now. Stay ready!