The personal trainer

introduction

The profession of personal trainer is not an official job title, which means that everyone can call themselves a personal trainer. Personal training is an individual, professional form of training support from a competent trainer. A personal trainer can be deployed in different areas, starting with the targeted training planning, through the training support to the evaluation and revision of the training plans. The first personal trainers were used in the United States to improve the fitness of prominent actors in film and television. The increasing growth of the fitness industry led to an increase in the number of personal trainers. Recreational athletes are increasingly affording this individual form of training support.

function

Since many amateur athletes reach their limits when planning their training, more and more athletes are opting for continuous, individual advice from a trainer. The function of the personal trainers does not only exist in the above-mentioned points of training support through planning, implementation and evaluation. Rather, it is the task to convey the athletic training to the clients in a way that is long-term, permanent and, above all, independent Strength training or. Endurance training can be carried out. It is therefore also the task to pass on the specialist knowledge acquired in a targeted manner. In addition, motivational aspects always play a decisive role in athletic training. Very few people can be motivated for athletic training, so the client's motivation is one of the most important aspects in personal training.

Areas of application

Target groups of the personal trainer are sporty beginners, without any knowledge in the field of fitness, Recreational athletes with special objectives such as completing a marathon, triathlon, or learning special techniques in individual sports and Athletes with limited timeto achieve sporting success with minimal effort.

Many athletic beginners make typical mistakes at the beginning of their training. It's not just about choosing the wrong weights and repetitions. Many exercises are unsuitable from a functional point of view and hoped-for successes are therefore not achieved.

Choosing the right trainer

When choosing the right personal trainer, it is not just a matter of professional competence. The personal trainer has to cater to the various wishes of individual athletes and should stand up for what he teaches and plans and be convinced of the methods. When planning, he should know all individual preferences and dislikes, and thus include all aspects of athletic training.

The personal trainer must be seen as a person of trust, because only then can the various options be effectively implemented.