The first month is a defining period for you. Within these days you'll gain a clearer picture of who you are and where you're heading. Someone with integrity and common sense who can evaluate you and set up a program to suit your needs. It will not require rocket science for your first blast off and three sessions should serve you sufficiently if you have an affinity for training and the instructor has skill. This plan offers on-going counsel and accountability while sparing your independence and pocket book.
Personal trainers can be trendy.
They can be under-muscled kids who got a certification attending some weekend seminar in San Jose. They can be mutts, pedigrees, hound dogs or pets. Experience, substance, respect and responsibility are sweet qualities to beg for. There's so much to say. Alas, my time and space have run out.