Looking for Trainer

[CrystalChick]

Hi Girls,

Was hoping you could give me some ideas when searching for a good trainer.
I currently have one but I feel I need a change.

Thanks CC

 

[BucNateR]

Are you in FL? IF so, my wife is a trainer. PM me if you want. Buc

 

[CrystalChick]

No Im in NY

 

[b fold the truth]

Haven't you had pretty consistent problems with this trainer over the past year or so?

B True

 

[dzulboy]

where in NY i may be of help

 

[2ncourage]

Trainers are a dime a dozen and some have fake certs. Some things I think to look for is a CSCS. That way you know they have at least a bachelor's, they've taken a test and passed a hands on practical test as well. In my humble opinion CSCS's are the best. Also ACSM is very good.

Then it comes down to "Do they listen" Do they care what you want? Do they inspire you to do more than you could every do on your own? Do they spend all of their time telling you how great they are or how great they think you are doing?

Just some thoughts. I know next to nothing about anabolics, but I've been a trainer for 9 years and I'm a cscs so maybe I'm biased, and I don't train right now due to cancer, but those are the things I would look for if I were in the market.

 

[PhysicalGirl]

Hi Girls,

Was hoping you could give me some ideas when searching for a good trainer.
I currently have one but I feel I need a change.

Thanks CC

I'm a trainer and I think alot of other trainers are bad. I'll just say thats my opinion but I think its true. Its hard to tell if a trainer is good . You have to go by word of mouth.

I've also seen trainers with degrees and certs that still suck.

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

PGirl is right-- Ive gone thru at least 5 trainers & most the certified/degreed ones are bad

imo-- the best PTs are the guys that used to compete (bodybuilding/powerlifting) & know their sport & are now training competitors. Watch them train & talk to their clients.

 

[LATINLOVER]

NSCA(CSCS CERTEFIED) NASM FOR CERTS, EXPERIENCE AND ALSO A GOOD NUTRTION PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR YOU NO B.S DIETS FOR SHORT AMOUNT OF TIMES LIKE LOW CARB OR ANY OF THEM ,UNLESS YOU ARE LOOKING TO COMPETE. ALSO LOOK FOR A FACILITY THAT YOU LIKE AND A TRAINER THAT HAS GOOD QUEMISTRY WITH YOU. SIT DOWN WITH A COUPLE OF TRAINERS AND LISTEN NEVER TELL THEM THAT YOU NEED A TRAINER,ONLY THAT YOU ARE CURIOUS TO LISTEN HOW THEY WORK WITH THEIR CLIENTS . BEEN A TRAINER FOR 8 YEARS AND YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT SOME OF THE BEST TRAINERS ARE ALSO THE BEST SALESPEOPLE. GOOD LUCK AND DEF. DO IT BECAUSE YOU ARE PROBABLY ON A PLATEAU WITH YOUR TRAINER.

 

[CrystalChick]

Latinlover I can't agree with you more.... sorry for the delay in my response.
B Fold I learned alot from this trainer but I just need a change.
I did get the impression from my trainer it was about $$$$$
not to say I don't understand it is a "business".
How do you find a trainer that used to compete???

Thanks in advance for your help
CC

 

[LATINLOVER]

HE REALLY DOES NOT HAVE TO COMPETE IF YOU ONLY NEED A GOOD TRAINER KNOWLADGE AND EXPERIENCE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACOR AND NOT SHAPE OR GENETICS,BUT IF YOUR LOOKING TO COMPETE YOURSELF THEN SOME ONE THAT HAS DONE IT BEFORE WILL HELP YOU WITH POSING AND PRE COMP NUTRTION. PROBABLY THE BEST PLACE WHERE YOU CAN FIND ONE OF THESE TRAINERS IS BY ASKING AT YOUR LOCAL BODYBUILDING NUTRTION AND SPONSOR STORE. NOW IF YOU WHANT A TRAINER THAT WILL GET YOU IN REALLY GOOD SHAPE AND HELP YOU OVERCOME MUSCLE IMBALANCE AND HELP YOUR POSTURE(MY WAY)YOUR BETTER OFF ASKING A PT(PHYSICAL THERAPIST)ABOUT ONE OR GO TO LOCAL CLUBS AND SEAT IN FRONT OF THEM AND SEE HOW CONFIDENT THEY ARE ABOUT THERE WORK. I WOULD GO WITH THE SECOND ONE SINCE IS HEALTHIER AND IS FOREVER PLUS YOU'LL FEEL LIKE AN ATHLETE 110% JAJAJ. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR SEARCH AND ALSO IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA IF YOU GIVE YOUR PAST TRAINER A RECOM. LETTER AND SOME BEFORE AND AFTER PICS FOR HIS RECORDS,HE WILL APRECIATE IT.

 

[PhysicalGirl]

Try a female trainer . Hint Hint!!!! She will understand how your body works more than a man.

 

[PhysicalGirl]

Are you in Manhattan???

 

[CrystalChick]

Thank you all for your asssistance. I will definatly put it to use.