It seems like everywhere you turn there is someone who is a self-proclaimed "fitness expert." Before you start taking advice from these people, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
1) What is this person's qualifications? (Education, certifications, experience)
2) Does this person have real world experience? (Have they actually trained people?)
3) Do they clearly explain their methods and suggestions?
4) Do they recommend a "one size fits all" approach to their training?
It is so easy for people to get a personal training certification. Unfortunately, many certifications are not reputable and don't have strict requirements for continuing education. Do your home work. Remember, you may be paying these people for their service, so you have a right to ask them tough questions.
Quick tip: if you see a trainer instructing an obese person to do crunches, bicep curls, or tricep kickbacks, don't give them a second thought. They don't know what they're doing.
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With education and certification being so important what are your credentials? I don't see any listed in your profile or after your name. Thanks.
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