3 ways to vet a online personal trainer

Although “going virtual” is the current wave, it has taken away many of the vetting criteria for personal trainers. At a brick and mortar gym, potential clients have the opportunity to see a personal trainer in action. They have the opportunity to speak with the client, and even other gym members. Typically there is a hierarchy which allows the potential client to choose the knowledge level of trainer they wish. All of these vetting opportunities are nonexistent in the virtual world. How do we vet virtual personal trainers? How can we ensure they can help? This article will offer 3 ways you can vet an online personal trainer.

1. Ask for specific education.
2. Ask to see sample programming.
3. Ask questions and LISTEN.

Let the drama unfurl.

1. Education

The job of a personal trainer is to track data for clients, analyze data, and execute an effective plan. This requires a very specific form of education. If you have a desire to become strong, ask what education your trainer has in that realm. Many times a personal trainer will have multiple acronyms behind their name. However, this does not mean they understand how to write and adjust an effective strength program. It simply means they can pass the test. A great virtual personal trainer will have the necessary education course for your specific goals. Shop around. Ask hard questions. Choose wisely. Personal trainers are expensive. Take your time before investing. For information on Personal trainer education click here.

2. Sample Programming

A quality virtual trainer will have a solid program. One that has been tested and retested. It will have a basic plug and play aspect to allow for customization. It will have fixed periods of time to test, train, and retest. It will be easy for you to follow in a single glance. It will not be flashy, complex, or dense. If it is, run away! We have been studying human response to fitness for over a century. We have studied to the point of repetition. It is not the time to reinvent the wheel. If it's round and rolls, use it. Any problems can be sorted out along the journey! Ask your potential online personal trainer for a sample program. If you cannot understand it, move on. This article has sample personal training templates.

3.. Questionable answers.

The ole fashion circle talk. A simple trick to convince someone you know something. Salesmen use it to navigate toward a sale. Uneducated virtual personal trainers use it to sound educated. The answer to many fitness related problems is simple. Elementary education can identify whether a trainer is educated by the simplicity of an answer. Too dense of an answer is a sign of lack of comprehension. A well educated, well practiced online personal trainer will answer the most complex problem with a simple solution. For a list of personal trainer questions, click here.

What are the 3 ways to vet a virtual personal trainer?

1. Ask for specific education.
2. Ask to see sample programming.
3. Ask questions and LISTEN.

In conclusion, online personal trainers have a very simple job. Identify client goals. Choose proper metrics to navigate toward client goals. Execute the plan and modify it as data is collected. We are not here to impress. We are not here to do it for you. We are here as an unbiased education source for fitness. Take the time to ask the right questions. Only then will you receive the right answers!

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