Personal trainer questions

When you meet a prospective personal trainer, it helps to know what questions to ask. The list of questions below is a guideline to help you get the information you need to make a good decision.

Of course, if you have other questions of your own, be sure to ask them:

Knowledge and experience

• What qualifications do you hold?
• Are you a member of any professional bodies?
• Are you first aid qualified?
• Do you have a client portfolio I could see?
• Can I contact current/previous clients for a reference?
• What is your fitness specialty?
• What insurance do you carry?

Programming

• Do you perform an initial health screening?
• What if I fail the screening?
• What forms of exercise will I perform during a session?
• Do you do house visits?
• Do you have access to a gym?
• How many times a week will we meet?
• How will you monitor my progress?
• Do you give dietary and nutrition advice?

Terms and conditions

• How much do you cost?
• Do I need to buy sessions in blocks?
• Do I need to pay for sessions in advance?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• What happens if I become injured?

Once you have met a prospective trainer and have answers to these questions, you will be able to make an informed decision as to whether this person is right for you.