He's been HIV positive for 16 years. Bowers and his wife, Shawn, are certified personal trainers based in Los Angeles. Bob Bowers works with AIDS Project Los Angeles and children in special-education programs. He knows how dangerous it can be to rely on looks alone when it comes to choosing a personal trainer. People who do that are setting themselves up for potential failure and injury.
Personal trainers are no exception.
Toward that end, the trainer should have no qualms about contacting the client's doctor when he or she has questions about the client's health or ability to perform certain movements. We take nutrition classes, but that's not our business. For example, he or she should refer clients to a local registered dietician for nutritional counseling. A good trainer also encourages clients to experiment with other fitness modalities, such as yoga, Pilates, dancing, and sports. Then there are the intangible factors.