Not just for movie stars anymore, personal trainers are helping
a growing number of entrepreneurs meet their fitness goals. Whether
you're seeking aerobic benefits and strength training or
looking to recover from an injury, a personal trainer can help you
fit a tailor-made routine into your schedule.
"People just haven't the time to go to a gym,"
says April Underwood (far right), an American Council on
Exercise (ACE)-certified trainer in Santa Monica, California, who
works with clients either in their homes or in her own small
gym.
Motivation is another benefit of using personal trainers. People
who hate exercise often need the personal nudge. Some people want
constant supervision and see a trainer two to three times a week;
others prefer a once-a-month session to update workouts and get
feedback on progress.
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No national certification exists (though certification from ACE
and the American College of Sports Medicine are highly regarded),
so much of the search for a personal trainer is through
word-of-mouth. Among the most important things to consider are:
1. The trainer's experience with people who have similar
goals
2. The trainer's ability to create an interesting exercise
program based on your fitness evaluation results, goals and
personal preferences--and the willingness to modify it as
needed
3. How closely you're supervised during the workout
4. How comfortable you are with the person
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