check the trainer’s credentials. look at education (b. s. in exercise/health preferred) a national certification with the national commission for certifying agencies (ncca) referrals from trusted friends or colleagues reputation in the industry years of experience (five years or more is preferred). find someone who's willing to be flexible and open to meeting you where you are with your fitness levels. it depends what time of shape you are looking to get into. do you want to gain a lot of mass muscle? do you just want to get cut and defined? do you just want to be slender and fit? are you looking to perhaps train for a marathon or perhaps other endurance event? these are all key factors in deciding.
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