How do I pick a personal trainer?!?!

[Aubrey1982]

I've read some of the posts on here about the benefits of personal trainers and i really feel like one would be a big benefit in helping me achieve my health and fitness goals but how do I go about finding one that is suitable for me?

I'm really struggling with this as none of my friends use one so I can't get any personal recommendations.

I'm not a member of a gym and am not particularly keen on joining one just to have a trainer (plus aren't most big gym trainers just newbies that don't have much experience - or am I wrong in thinking that?).

I'm worried about committing to a block of sessions and then finding out after a few sessions I don't like the trainer very much.

Has anyone used Bidvine?

Please help. I am based in S London.

[LordEmsworth]

I'm worried about committing to a block of sessions and then finding out after a few sessions I don't like the trainer very much

Well - don't commit to a block of sessions... and run away from any trainer who wants you to!

My trainer offers a free first session so you can see if it/he's right for you. I'd expect as a minimum a commitment-free first session - you have to like the person training you, or it will be miserable.

Look for:

• Do they ask about you/your goals, and listen and explain how they can help
  
• Do they have relevant insurance, qualifications and experience
  
• Is the first session at least a little bit fun and challenging, without actually killing you...
  

My trainer is self-employed and trains out of a small independent gym as well as in-home (or sometimes in the park). He also does programs so I train with him once, and on my own a couple of times a week. Have you looked at the smaller independent gyms nearby - they may not have pools, classes, saunas etc but I'd never go back to one of the big chains now?

[Littlepumpkinpie]

If your in London then UP fitness Mayfair has proven results with every client worth every penny.