Having a personal trainer does not have to be a lifetime commitment. Trainers are utilized in multiply ways and most good trainers enjoy the variety of reasons that people come to them whether for one single session or a continuous program. Credentials are important. The following are various reasons people may hire a trainer.

1. Learn proper alignment and form on machines and free weights.
2. Weekly as an extra energy boost to typical routines.
3. Quarterly for changing routines, and offering more progressively challenging tasks.
4. After the Holidays as a motivational jump start.
5. Prior to special events to look and feel good.
6. Weight loss jump start.E-mail accountability programs to boost fitness or wellness goal success.
7. Body sculpting program for swim wear season.
8. After cardiovascular rehabilitation to reinforce implementation in new setting.
9. Learn safe back strengthening exercises to decrease back pain.
10. Full body conditioning prior to or after surgery to decrease surgery complications.
11. Reduce blood pressure prior to deciding with doctor on taking prescription drugs.
12. Increase bone strength prior to deciding with doctor on taking prescription drugs.
13. Design training routine for sporting competition.
14. Abdominal training exercises post pregnancy.
15. Target muscle training such as triceps ( back of arms), hip, and gluteus routines.
16. In home training or consulting on various fitness routines or health programs.
17. Home gym set up consulting and implementation advice.
18. Blood sugar reduction program.
19. Nutrition and exercise consulting via e-mail, phone, or in person.
20. More fun, more challenge, and more variety.

Hiring a Personal Trainer
Find out if the trainer is certified by a nationally recognized body such as the American Council on Exercise (acefitness.org) or the American College of Sports Medicine. Both of these organizations require a health related academic degree.
Ask the trainer about his philosophy related to teaching fitness and see if it matches your philosophy of fitness.
Ask him what his specialty areas are and how he would quide you in reaching your goals.
It should be offered , but ask for a no obligation training session to get a feel for how you may work together.
Remember, you are hiring them, and attention to your needs and how best they can be met should be their number one priority.

Unlike in years past, the services of personal trainers are not just for those that are looking to build their bodies. Clients have a variety of ways in which they may benefit from the expertise of an ever increasing specialized profession of fitness trainers. Hiring a personal trainer that suits your interests and needs is a challenge of past generations.