This is a good point - any trainer that will stand there during the session and watch their client perform cardio is a poor trainer.seasider wrote:I'm very happy with my local trainer, but then he works for a top hotel and is used to dealing with all nationalities. He wishes he could get me to do more cardio.
edited to add - I don't see the point of doing cardio with my trainer, I don't pay him to watch me on the treadmill. I do cardio in my own sessions.
Don't get too hung up on nationality.
Another good point - just because you have a certification does not mean you actually know how to train a client. That is why I feel that all certification courses should include a mentorship to teach the trainer these skills with actual clients.ksl wrote:To be honest all the documention doesn't prove much, theory is fine providing you can back it up, with practical training, with results, if I was to pick anyone, I would like to see a portfolio of your clients before and after results, along with references.
There are far too many commercialised people out there, and they are not needed, the competition is plentiful, you will see the difference in price, just by shopping around, and to be honest, unless one is thinking of competition. There is no need to spend big bucks, ever.
The problem with the industry is that it is so split, you will have to target your market carefully, and produce the goods.
Continued education, and knowledge is part of lifes progression to remain competitive.
Hill training is very effective, typical military training routine, along with forced marching.wahodges wrote:thanks guys and gals for your replies, very new to this and its good to feedback from both clients and trainers. my current trainer is the very steep mount faber hill each morning, she is a relentless and sometimes unforgiving mistress, but excellent for a free cardio workout.
I'm an ex professional, with a thirst for learning, anything that interests me, I have many interests, although i never profess, to be an expert in anything.wahodges wrote:KSL - you seem very knowldegable on a few subjects , may i ask what your profession is ?
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