What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16) Ans- x An efficient communicator.
x An active listener.
x A motivator.
x Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
x Well-groomed.
x A role model.
x Positive.
x Follows industry guidelines.
x Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation,
contract length, etc.
x Assesses the client.
x Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each client.
x Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
x Focuses on the goals established.
x Tracks the progress of the client.
x Follows up with client.
x Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of
practice.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional Ans- x Punctual
x Organized
x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client Ans- An effective
personal trainer trains the client to need
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10) Ans-x Act as a medical
professional—Unless they do indeed have the formal education
- Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
x Dismiss questions or concerns.
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
x Recommend fad diets.
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training session.
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
Responsibilities of a Client (14) Ans- x Ultimate responsibility to follow the
exercise prescription designed by the personal trainer lies with the client.
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and
procedures.
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.