The fitness craze has highlighted the importance of having a personal trainer to help you reach your fitness goals. Choosing the right trainer can make or break your fitness journey.
As an ISSA-certified personal trainer, I’ve seen the power of personalized fitness programs. However, with so many trainers out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
For women in Dhaka, choosing the right female personal trainer can be especially challenging. Safety and comfort concerns often make the decision-making process difficult.
To help women in Dhaka make informed decisions, we’ve put together a list of 9 important factors to consider when choosing a personal trainer. By carefully evaluating these factors, you can start your fitness journey with confidence and peace of mind.
Let’s dive in!
Location
Location is among the top factors to contemplate when choosing a personal trainer. Looking out for personal trainers, say in your area, helps reduce movement costs for both you and the trainer.
Traveling to more distant areas would either increase your transportation expenses or the trainer’s travel charges.
If you prefer exercising at home, try to find trainers who will visit you for sessions or provide virtual training sessions. Virtual or online training deducts the travel cost aspect, reducing overall training costs.
I am Nahray Jannat, the owner of NJ Eat and Fit, a fast-progressing fitness consultancy startup, in Dhaka, offers top-notch consultation and fitness plans via online sessions and visits to its clients.
Availability
An Important aspects of a sustained relationship with your trainer are ensuring your schedules align. If you prefer online training or customized fitness programs, chalk out your preferred training days and times to accommodate their availability.
In NJ Eat and Fit, I offer fitness programs that suit the needs of various types of trainees.
Regular exercise is critical to achieving results. As a personal trainer, I should ensure and commit to a mutually consistent schedule that can make or break the game for your fitness.
Cost & Affordability
Money always matters, and the cost of personal training should be a key determinant in selecting a personal trainer. Usually, personal trainers charge based on the following:
- Location,
- Skills,
- Experience, and
- Reputation
You must set a feasible budget for yourself because you will work out with your best efforts. Search for trainers who are priced within your specified budget.
While affordability matters significantly, you should go for something other than cheap, without sacrificing quality. Achieving your goals effectively and safely should be the highest priority.
Hiring a certified, well-trained fitness consultant is not that simple for females in Bangladesh. Many times, reaching out to the best personal weight loss trainer could be more convenient, especially because only a few female trainers extend one-to-one Personal Female Fitness Programs like NJ Eat and Fit.
These reasonably priced initiatives for specialized groups help women in the country lean toward fitness and weight-loss programs.
Qualifications
Personal trainers should be certified by a reputable organization—no second thoughts on it.
An acceptable and attestable certification ensures the trainer possesses the adequate knowledge and skills that are imperative for safe and effective exercise teaching.
You should search for certified fitness trainers online and read reviews, testimonials, and case studies to understand their experience, approach, and results. Figure out what type of certification the trainer possesses.
For instance, ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is a globally renowned certification that certifies fitness trainers, fitness coaches, and personal trainers.
Experience
Like qualifications, experience also determines a trainer’s mastery as a mentor and guide to help you become fit as per your goals.
An experienced trainer will comprehensively and deeply understand and adjust various fitness methods to meet the needs of individual trainees. They will also be aware of any concerns or limitations and address them with the trainee.
As an ISSA Certified Personal Female Fitness Trainer and Nutrition Coach, I have over five years’ experience in personal fitness training.
I revolve around one-to-one training sessions that have greatly benefited clients in achieving their weight loss and fitness goals.
I design and deliver detailed, customized diet plans for sustainable and healthy body transformations.
Consulting and training sessions also helped many trainees recover from health issues by maintaining a proper diet and routine exercise adapted to their personal needs.
You can check out some of my popular dieting videos on my YouTube channel, NJ Eat, and Fit.
Reputation
Like when hiring someone or joining a company, we suggest you do good background research on your potential personal trainer. This will help you know the reputation of any personal trainer.
There are some ways to check the current reputation of a trainer.
- Ask friends, family, or coworkers about the trainer.
- Read online reviews of the trainer.
- Get testimonials from past and present clients as well.
- View their social media presence and activities.
- Read their blogs or watch their online videos/tutorials (if available).
Progress
An expert and knowledgeable personal trainer would craft a plan that meets your individualized needs and goals. They will
- Discuss the plan and goal
- Monitor your progress,
- Help you stay on track,
- Fix any wrong moves, and,
- If needed, modify your plan periodically.
Hiring a personal weight loss trainer committed to helping you reach your goal is a major factor in fitness attainment and maintenance.
Additionally, you should also set a plan to fulfill your fitness goals. Please remember that checking your physical health before attempting any exercise program is crucial.
If necessary, consult a doctor or a qualified fitness trainer to be assured about your health conditions.
Exercise Philosophy
Just like you have your personal fitness needs, your potential trainer would also have some styles and techniques of teaching or training that may or may not suit you.
From my experience I notice, that some trainers focus on weight loss, but some drive you toward body-building. In fact, specialized trainers can also focus on fitness during pregnancy.
Make sure you know what goals you want to achieve and are crystal clear on them with the trainer.
Finally, select the personal trainer or training program that matches your preferences and needs.
For instance, NJ Eat and Fit offers 1 to 1 Personal fitness sessions, both online and offline, but with reduced pricing for online sessions. My Facebook page lays out the prices.
Risk Assessment
As mentioned above, a qualified and adept personal trainer will conduct a thorough risk assessment of your current and past health conditions before developing a personalized training program. The trainer should consult with you about the following:
- Your medical profile and history, including any persistent health condition(s).
- Any past injuries or existing injuries, and
- Your fitness level.
This information creates the foundation for a safe and effective program minimizing any risk of injury or deterioration of health conditions.
For instance, someone with asthmatic conditions should receive a much more lenient fitness plan compared to someone more healthy.
Bottom Line
To sum up, choosing the right personal trainer is extremely essential for attaining fitness goals.
Your trainer should be empathetic, considerate, disciplined, and reasonable. The above nine points give you a starting point to work on choosing the right personal fitness trainer.
And, if you’re looking for a female fitness trainer to help you achieve life-changing results, reach out to me and know-how of an award-winning personal workout trainer in Bangladesh. I can assure you that I will provide you with world-class guidance and support.
Get in touch with NJ Eat and Fit and build a healthier lifestyle.
