Tips On Choosing The Right Trainer From Cedars-Sinai Weight Loss Center Physicia

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Tips On Choosing The Right Trainer From Cedars-Sinai Weight Loss Center

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As the New Year draws closer, millions will renew their annual resolutions to

get fit and many will turn to personal trainers to help them achieve their

health goals. But how will they choose the trainer best suited to their needs?

is Peraino, M.D., a physician at the Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Loss who

also has a degree in exercise physiology, is uniquely qualified to offer advice

on this question, as she selects the personal trainers for inclusion on the

center's referral list.

" I see again and again in my practice that patients often don't choose the right

workout routine for them, " she said. " The result is often injuries or boredom

both of which lead to less physical activity rather than more. A personal

trainer can be a wonderful asset to kick-start a workout routine, to reach new

levels of intensity and to keep you accountable for getting enough physical

activity. However, trainers are not one-size-fits all and it's important to know

how to pick the right one for you. "

As an expert in exercise and weight loss, she offers these tips to those

considering a personal trainer:

Interview candidates in tough-minded fashion. Don't be afraid to delve into a

potential trainer's background, credentials and clients. Also, know your own

fitness goals is it losing weight or increasing lean body mass? " Match your

trainer's past experience to your current needs, " Peraino said. " If you have a

specific health issue like arthritis, a back injury or you're overweight or

obese ask how they address those issues in their workouts. " Ask if they can

provide references, then follow up and speak with their past clients.

Experienced trainers possess multiple techniques and can tailor a workout to a

client's specific needs and fitness level. They're also supposed to help avoid

injuries so " no pain, no gain " should never be your mantra or your trainer's.

Also remember practical logistics questions: Does the trainer's availability

match yours? What's their cancellation policy?

-- Ask about their certifications. Those aren't just pieces of paper. Current

certifications are proof of training, qualifications and a commitment keep

abreast the latest science and trends in fitness. Among the groups whose

credentials are most respected: American College of Sports Medicine, National

Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise.

-- Did the trainer interview you? Trainers should be raising their own questions

about prospective clients' fitness level and whether they can exercise safely.

They should ask about medical conditions, medications, previous injuries and

surgeries that may relate to physical activity. Top trainers often offer an

assessment that serves both to demonstrate they understand the risks of exercise

for their clients and their ability to appropriately determine clients' health

and fitness.

-- Maximize your training time. Your trainer should assist you with a proper

warm up and cool down, as well as with exercises to build flexibility. These

steps are critical to avoiding injury and you shouldn't push your trainer to

spend all your time together working as hard as possible.

me

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I wrote a similar post on my blog about choosing a coach. I have had feedback

from athletes as well as those looking for weight loss help that the list of

questions that I wrote is useful.

It can be found at:

http://www.beatinglimitations.com/blog/post/why_do_you_have_a_coach

Donna from London

www.beatinglimitations.com