Why have you become a trainer:I knew anatomy was my passion 10 years ago. I followed that to my interest in exercise and physical fitness, to sharing my knowledge through personal training, and then a desire to help others led to a doctoral degree in physical therapy. That explains why I became a trainer. But why am I still training? Because guiding just one motivated, determined, dedicated client towards their own goal is the most fulfilling and fun thing I can think of.
What do you think about the latest trends in the fitness industry:Trends are time-based. They come and go and then they're gone. I tend to rely a lot on some of the classic, time-tested exercises. Some clients would rather not be "bored" with the same old exercises. But you just cannot replace a squat or a dead lift or a chest press with any other exercise. Sure, there's many paths to any given destination, and many ways to work out any given muscle. A workout routine should never become boring, but recognize a trend for what it is.
Do you think a personal trainer should be also a good salesman:Nope. No one can tell you what you want or need. You come to me with a goal - I give you a plan. Tell me what you want - I'll show you how to get there. Some people need or want a trainer at every workout, whether for motivation, advice, safety or convenience. Other people need a trainer to set up a routine, go through it a few times, and set them loose. Most people are in-between and need a trainer for about 30-50% of their workouts. You make the decision after the first 3 or 4 workouts.
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