A personal trainer is a professional who educates people about physical fitness.
Personal trainer assessing a client's goals and needs as they write a fitness programme
Personal trainer showing a client how to exercise the right way using a Bosu ball and educating them along the way
Personal trainer monitoring a client's movement during a fitball exercise
Personal trainer assisting and correcting a client during a fitball stretching exercise
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook 2008-2009: Personal trainers work one-on-one with clients either in a gym or in the client’s home. They help clients assess their level of physical fitness and set and reach fitness goals. Trainers also demonstrate various exercises and help clients improve their exercise techniques. They may keep records of their clients’ exercise sessions to monitor clients’ progress toward physical fitness. They may also advise their clients on how to modify their lifestyle outside of the gym to improve their fitness. Personal trainers usually must have certification to begin working with clients or with members of a fitness facility. Group fitness instructors may begin without a certification, but they are often encouraged or required by their employers to become certified.
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