Do you consider Personal Trainer's to be professionals?
Ok, now I know that there are some trainer's giving us a bad name, but this question is not directed towards them. It's for the experienced, knowledgable trainers out there. There seems to be a general concensus that trainers are expected to do free stuff. That may be fine to an extent for some trainers...but the thing is, this is our livelihood for those who train full time. And in our business, our time is money! With that being said, quite often people may want free consultations, free sesssions or a package of three free sessions to "guage your worth" so to speak, before they decide if they want to give you their money. Attorneys, Doctors, Therapists, Accountants, Dentists and other professionals of the like, charge for an initial consultation. Of course some do not. But why not be willing to pay a professional Personal Trainer his/ her fees? Are you not looking for better health/fitness, longevity and an overall better life? Share your thoughts.
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Many personal trainers have not spent the many years studying as those other professionals that you mentioned have,they have not studied anatomy or physiology and only have a rudimentary knowledge of how muscles work and how they are used.They know what has worked for them and think that the same applies to everyone else but yes,if they have studied and are qualified then they should be paid to do what they have studied to do and that should apply to the first session also,even if it is to see if that trainer and therefor the "partnership" is worth it.
I do consider personal trainers to be professional, but a lot of places to give free first consultations. Because there are so many personal trainers why not let them know you are worth the money by giving them a little taste, it is just a way to see more people initially and get more customers/patients.
Of course they are professionals. Just because their service is intangible does not mean that it does not have value. I would not expect free advise from a lawyer, so why would I expect it from a trainer. Similarly, I would not expect to go to a rock concert or movie for free. But these are all intangible. If the person does not want to pay for the service then he/she should do without.
Yes, I consider PT's to be professionals. Unfortunately, like in any profession, there will always be some out there giving the majority a bad name.
For me personally, spending money on my PT was one of my best investments, because I was investing in my health and my body.
kinda, there are various super certifed running shoes, yet there is much extra obtainable that are qualified that no no longer something and are coaching issues that are ''stupidly'' incorrect. look for adult men that have tiers besides