An athlete, for example, will have very different expectations than a couch potato, whose primary aerobic activity has been pointing a remote control at the television. After the evaluation, the personal trainer will develop a fitness regime. Inglis-Baron's workout, for instance, includes circuit training, exercise machines and aerobic activities such as jumping rope. Clearly, variety can trigger renewed interest in exercise. Money, however, is another motivator.
Many personal trainers insist clients pay for missed appointments.
Charging a fee encourages clients to come. Like many service industries, personal trainers are best found through referrals, said Leone. If there's quite a few, interview them and determine which personal trainer is going to blend with your personality the best. Currently, there is no required personal training certification, although a multitude of fitness organizations offer certification programs. For Inglis-Baron, a personal trainer was the answer to her frustration with other fitness programs.