Keep the price in mind when shopping. One way to cut costs is to buddy up and work out with a friend, suggests Patrick Hagerman, an independent trainer in Oklahoma City. Some also give a volume discount if you pay for multiple sessions in advance. If you can, observe the trainer as he works with another client. Make sure he's paying full attention to that client, rather than talking to other people, checking out everyone else at the gym, and so forth.
Accidents can happen within seconds.
As you interview the trainer, a good one should be interviewing you, too. Don't be put off by such questions.