FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have always been a bit obsessed with working out. I struggled with my own body images as a young girl and did many things the wrong way. As a result of doing things the wrong way, I caused myself to become very unhealthy. As an adult, I did my homework and realized that there was a better way to do things. I had such a passion for the information that I found, and wanted to tell the world not to make the mistakes I made. I turned that passion into a career! I believe I am great at what I do because I have a personal connection to what a lot of my clients feel. I understand failure on a personal level. I understand quitting on a personal level. I can make a connection with my clients that lets them know they can trust me.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I specialize in weight loss, corrective exercise, and strength training. A majority of my clients start working with me for weightloss, and end up receiving both weight loss help and posture correction. Many people have incorrect posture and don't even realize it. I never work with a client without doing a complete assessment. If corrective exercise is needed, it becomes part of the routine automaticity.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Always consider the cost of a trainer as a direct relation to there skill level. This is not the type of service that you want to find the best deal in. If you find a facility that offers trainers for ex: $30hr, the club will take close to a 50% cut of that. That brings the trainers rate down to $15hr before taxes. I highly educated and successful trainer would never work for that, however a new trainer with little experience would. Trainers learn how to work with the human body in the field, so the more experience a trainer has, the better. That is not to say that there are no great NEW trainers. It just isn't as likely that a NEW trainer is going to know how to look for things like bad posture, or bad form. This can really injure a person. Everyone, including myself, learned these things along the way. My advice is to always spend the extra money in this department. Ask a lot of questions! What certification does the trainer have, what is there pay, how long have they been certified? Every certification has to be renewed with continuing education credits, so the longer they have been certified, the more classes they have been required to take. Just because a trainer has a great sales pitch does not mean they are the best.