Finding Fitness

A Complete Guide to Hiring the Right Personal Trainer

and Making the Most of a Gym Membership

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I have read numerous articles on hiring personal trainers or joining gyms over the years, but they always include only the most superficial recommendations and they don't provide the reader with enough information to effectively utilize the ideas discussed in the article. This book goes into much greater detail and includes many situational examples to help you figure out exactly what you want from a personal trainer or workout facility. Then you will be able to apply the information in the book to find the right personal trainer and/or gym for your particular needs. Below I have included a copy of the table of contents, to give you a better idea of the variety and depth of information covered in Finding Fitness.

Table of Contents

Introduction 5 5

Hiring the Right Personal Trainer 8 8

THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS 9 9

Certifications 9 9

Education 11 11

Experience 13 13

Personal Commitment to Health and Fitness 16 16

Insurance 17 17

CPR Certification 18 18

Special Needs 18 18

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 20 20

Continuing Education 21 21

Nutrition 25 25

Supplements 27 27

Posture Training 29 29

Core Conditioning 30 30

Teaching about Health and Fitness 32 32

WHY HIRE A PERSONAL TRAINER? 33 33

INITIAL CONTACT WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER 35 35

INITIAL CONSULTATION WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER 36 36

ADDITIONAL MEETING TIPS 40 40

Take notes 40 40

Communication is key 41 41

Initial consultation: to pay or not to pay? 43 43

Special considerations for meetings in gyms 44 44

A note on referrals 45 45

INITIAL CONSULTATION SUMMARY 45 45

Making the Most of a Gym Membership 47 47

TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT GYM 47 47

Think about your essential needs before you start your search 48 48

Figure out the days and times you will most likely go to the gym 48 48

Have an employee give you a tour of the facilities 48 48

Take time to observe the staff and the members 49 49

Find out about the group exercise classes 49 49

Speak with members and see what they think of the gym 50 50

Ask for a pass to try out the facilities 51 51

A note on gym safety 51 51

MEMBERSHIPS AND FEES 52 52

Long-term contracts 53 53

Short-term contracts 54 54

MANIPULATIVE MEMBERSHIP SALES: THE LEAD BOX SCAM 55 55

Explaining lead boxes 56 56

Lead boxes gone wrong 57 57

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP TIPS 59 59

Find out if your company offers corporate memberships 59 59

The opening of a new gym can mean additional savings for you 59 59

Find out membership prices from each gym you visit (optional) 60 60

Read through your contract carefully and make sure you understand everything before you sign 61 61

GYM MEMBERSHIPS AND PERSONAL TRAINING 62 62

Personal training pricing in gyms 62 62

Simultaneously looking for a gym and a personal trainer 64 64

Gym membership and personal training and bundle packages 66 66

THE GYM ENVIRONMENT AND PROPER ETIQUETTE 67 67

Clean up your space and put away equipment when you are finished 69 69

The basics of “working in” with other gym members 71 71

Asking someone else if you can work in 71 71

Being asked by someone else if they can work in 74 74

Poor gym etiquette 75 75

How your attitude affects your gym experience 77 77

The Dark Side of Personal Training 80 80

TACTICS USED TO GET YOUR BUSINESS 81 81

Fudging the numbers 81 81

Making empty promises 83 83

Misuse of diagnostic testing 84 84

Pushing your buttons 86 86

TACTICS USED TO KEEP YOU AS A CLIENT 89 89

Focusing on the negative 89 89

Pushing you too hard 91 91

The body fat scale scam 95 95

Wrap Up 99 99

About The Author 101 101

To purchase a copy of Finding Fitness, click the above "Buy Now" button and you will be taken to Paypal's secure payment checkout website. After you pay for the eBook, you will be taken to a new page where you can immediately download the book. If you experience any problems and are unable to download the eBook, please e-mail me at ross@precisionhealth-fitness.com right away and explain the problem you are having. If you have any questions about Finding Fitness, simply fill out the form at the bottom of the page with your request. Thanks for your interest and I wish you well in all your health and fitness endeavors,

Ross

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