How to Find the Right Personal Trainer (for You)

[@cherylgrube78]

I’m working with a coach from nerd fitness. He is awesome! He fits all the criteria this video discussed and well worth the money.

[@NerdFitness]

Great to hear! 🙌 We always look to bring on the best and brightest!

[@StaciArdison]

I'm gonna be the first one to be crazy with the Burpees = 👍 😂 😂 😂 Haven't programmed one for a client in a long time though because most people don't feel the same love towards them as I do and it's all about what you personally enjoy!

[@NerdFitness]

Coach Matt was right!! (with the end blooper 😆)

[@StaciArdison]

​@@NerdFitness hahahaha omg this is what I get for getting so excited to share my love for burpees that I didn't wait till the end. 😆😆😆 brb going to do some now

[@angledmusasabi]

Accountability... Accountability... Accounta-HOLY CRAP LOOK AT THAT NEW DOCUMENTARY I'LL LIFT LATER

[@NerdFitness]

If it's a documentary on lifting, we'll allow it. 😆

[@Raibaz]

well my coach is actually coach Matt :D And he's great!

[@NerdFitness]

He is an awesome part of Nerd Fitness! Glad you're enjoying everything!

[@valenniacosplay]

Took two classes with a personal trainer. He commented that I had a good physique but my thighs jiggled whenever I did a squat. Never trusted a PT ever again.

[@NerdFitness]

Bleh, that is awful! This is the kind of terrible experiences we actively rebel against.

[@NicnotNicky]

Burpees ever so 👎 Great tips. I certainly didn’t check all of these with my previous trainer, and whilst he’s awesome, he’s not really right for me. Fortunately I got super-lucky with my current coach... 😁😂

[@NerdFitness]

I heard your current coach is master at dad jokes. 😆

[@tasjanayoung1522]

Burpees!😃👍

[@NelajKilam]

Accountability

[@laurend3805]

How do you find a trainer who has experience helping someone with a herniated disc? I've tried to find someone local, and they all say they can help, but last time I did one of those free personal training things at a local gym, my back flared up.

[@NerdFitness]

Great question. If you're meeting with a trainer, then ask them to specifically tell you about a time they helped someone with a similar situation - not just a "can you help?" (because they'll always say yes) Another good option is to ask around to your friends! A friend of a friend might have dealt with something similar (as back and disc pain is common enough) Last thing - ask your doctor or physical therapist for a recommendation. They will often have a network of personal trainers that they trust. Hope this helps!

[@Whiteboard7]

The trainer I'm starting with doesn't have a written plan. He says he has everything in his head. Sigh. Wouldn't this be necessary? My old trainer had a proper plan, it was a 3 month plan with room for adjustment.

[@NerdFitness]

Coach Jim here! - In my experience, somewhere in the middle worked best for me. I'd come in with a rough idea of what we wanted to do, based on assessments and initial conversations. I would definitely write down everything we did in the session so I could adjust and build off that! And then I wouldn't write out a longer program until we had a couple sessions under the belt and I knew the Client's preferences a bit better. Then that longer program would always be up for discussion and adjustment. Hope this helps!

[@Whiteboard7]

@@NerdFitness thanks so much for explaining your process. I'll keep and open mind and also chat with my PT.

[@amandajohnson3651]

Burpees 👎

[@TheKauff]

So, does Coach Matt look like the Hacksmith, or does the Hacksmith look like Coach Matt? Seriously, you could be related!

[@NerdFitness]

I mean, you've never seen them both in the same room together . . . have you??

[@Trent_56]

Anyone here as a trainer trying to find out how to be more thought after

[@darkdrika]

Accountability!!! And also burpees 👎

[@DavesFitLife]

Which fitness certifications are legitimate?

[@NerdFitness]

Great question! It'll vary slightly by geography (as Canada as a few extra), but in U.S. a certification from NASM, ACE, ISSA, NFPT, or ACSM are all solid.

[@DavesFitLife]

@@NerdFitness I’m in the Northeast specifically. New York. Albany area. Other than the for pay websites are there free resources to find one in my area. A listing of a sort. Workforce referral type of thing.

[@dragonhart1342]

@.@ Accountabilibuddy

[@LebogangLivingstone]

Burpees👎

[@NerdFitness]

Haha, I think burpees 👎 is 100% of the vote so far. 😆

[@EdieEckman]

Srsly, does anybody 👍burpees?

[@NerdFitness]

Haha - so far, no

[@MasterDude1568]

For sure burpees 👎👎👎👎