Why do I Need a Personal Trainer?
A qualified personal trainer will provide expert supervision allowing you to improve your fitness with a minimum or risk to your health. Qualified personal trainers will undertake an extensive lifestyle analysis, which includes;
- an assessment of physical activity patterns, including a detailed record of current and past levels of exercise.
- an appraisal of dietary and eating habits which is essential to the improved health, training and performance of the client.
- an evaluation of occupational factors, such as whether a client has a manual or sedentary job, and the effects of common postures adopted in that role.
- a review of the client’s alcohol and tobacco use. Both can be used as a negative coping strategy to deal with aspects of one’s lifestyle that could otherwise be dealt with through exercise.
- an assessment of stress levels -as high levels of mental stress can exacerbate a number of serious and long-term health problems (thus affecting any exercise programme).
Qualified personal trainers can enhance the enjoyment of physical exercise and provide much needed motivation and empowerment. Also, it is important for those with underlying medical conditions or ambitious goals to seek expert advice before drastically altering their lifestyle or embarking upon substantive exercise programs.
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