How to Find the Best Personal Trainer for You

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Personal Trainer
How to Find the Best  
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Demand is Increasing Nationwide
The demand for personal training
in the United States is at an all-time high 
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There Are a Number of Reasons for This, Including

• Greater cultural acceptance of expenditure on
  health and fitness
• A rise in obesity levels
• A desire to reduce the risk of heart disease,
  stroke, and other afflictions
• Better quality of personal trainers

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The Number of Personal Trainers is Increasing

• In 2014, there were approximately 279,000
  Personal Trainers
• In 2020, there will be an estimated 300,000 or
  more Personal Trainers

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Why Are There More Personal Trainers?

• Better Pay Median pay is 58,000 per Year, up to
  126,000 per Year
• Variety Trainers can work in different settings,
  such as boot camps, clients' homes, and corporate
  wellness camps

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What Can a Personal Trainer
Do for Me?
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Help Losing Weight

• 35.7 percent of U.S adults are obese
• Health risks include type 2 diabetes, heart
  disease, high blood pressure, and breast and
  colon cancer
• Supervised physical activity can reduce the risk
  of the diseases above

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Strengthen Muscles and Tendons

• The Centers for Disease Control Prevention says
  that strength training for elderly individuals
  helps reduces symptoms of depression, back pain,
  and arthritis

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Tailored Programs
Personal Trainers Will

• Identify your fitness level
• Analyze your body composition
• Determine your level of strength
• Find out how much time you can dedicate to a
  program

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Then, they can

• Choose the right fat loss program for you
• Help strengthen your muscles by reinforcing
  proper exercise technique
• Possibly provide advice on nutrition (depending
  on their qualifications)
• Create simple, effective, and fun workouts that
  you will enjoy

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How Can I Find a Good Personal Trainer?

• Not every Personal Trainer is the same. Look for
  someone with experience, qualifications and a
  Personality that Matches with yours.

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Personal Trainer Certifications

• American Council of Excellence (ACE)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• American College of Sports Medicine

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Tips to Find the Best PT for You

• Know your certifications some are more relevant
  than others are
• Look for evidence of qualifications and
  experience testimonials are important
• Determine what motivates you. Do you want a calm
  PT or one that aggressively helps you reach your
  goals?

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Tips to Find the Best PT for You Continued

• Outline any injuries or medical conditions you
  have
• Meet the trainer to see if your personalities
  match
• Be patient in your search!

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Conclusion

• Personal trainers help improve fitness
• Better fitness reduces the risk of serious
  medical problems in later life
• Look for certified and experienced trainers

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