{"id":9050,"date":"2019-04-02T07:51:05","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T07:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=9050"},"modified":"2022-08-18T14:43:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T12:43:39","slug":"what-does-personal-trainer-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/what-does-personal-trainer-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Personal Trainer Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gone are the days when only celebrities and high-ranking public officials enlisted the assistance of fitness professionals<\/a>. With more of us wanting to lead healthier lifestyles these days, there\u2019s a huge need for qualified fitness gurus to make sure we\u2019re doing the correct exercises to achieve our specific wellness goals. So, what does a personal trainer do exactly? You\u2019re about to find out\u2026<\/p>\n

Personal Trainer Duties<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Assessment & Goal Setting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your personal trainer should start off by assessing your current fitness level, and discuss any personal goals you\u2019ve set, as well as any past injuries. Getting back into shape is a big decision to make. This is because it usually coincides with the setting of a specific outcome. Want to run the Comrades Marathon? Maybe it\u2019s to look good in that dress you bought when you were two sizes smaller? Your personal trainer should listen to your goals and aspirations, and endeavour to make them a reality.<\/p>\n

However, if your goals are unrealistic \u2013 like shedding 10 kg in a week and keeping it off \u2013 be prepared that your personal trainer will tell you this. He or she will make sure that the fitness goals that you set for yourself are S.M.A.R.T. This stands for:<\/p>\n