What is PERSONAL TRAINING?
A personal trainer is a person who helps people exercise.
There are 5 classic components of fitness, and they are:
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Body composition
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Flexibility
Personal trainers work through personal training studios and health clubs, assisting clients within the facility, or are available for sessions in a clients home or specifically selected venues that suit the purpose of the client.
Trainers are generally needed to demonstrate various exercises and help clients improve their exercise techniques.
Due to the more interpersonal contact between a trainer and a client versus a general gym setting, a trainer is more readily able to provide motivation and support to an individual in an exercise program, in addition to proper technical instruction.
A trainer can keep records of their clients’ exercise sessions to help monitor progress, and may also advise their clients on how to modify their lifestyle outside of the gym to improve their fitness.