Ask the personal trainer

Having contacted a suitable personal trainer, the first step is usually to meet to discuss in further detail what the programme will involve. Some trainers may also ask you to fill in a health and fitness screening form at this stage. Any details you give should be treated as confidential.
 

• What is the charge for each session?
• Do I have to undertake a minimum number of sessions per week?
• What is their cancellation policy / charges?
• Can I pay for a block of sessions at a reduced rate?
• Do I have to pay for a number of sessions in advance?
• If so, do they have to be taken within a certain time frame?

• What forms of exercise will I be taking? (e.g. running, stepping, weight training)
• Will I have an initial fitness assessment?
• How will my progress be assessed? (e.g. regular fitness tests, body measurements)
• How many times a week will I work out?
• Can they provide nutritional advice?
• Can they provide programmes for when I'm on holiday?

• What are their qualifications and experience?
• Are they a member of REPs (Register of Exercise Professionals)?
• Can you see qualifications certificates?
• What insurance do they have?
• Do they have public indemnity cover of more than ?2million?

• Are they available at the times I need?
• How flexible are they with regard to changing appointment times?
• Can they come to my home?
• Do they have portable equipment?
• If not, do they operate from a particular gym?

Back to top