What is a trainer consultation?

It all starts with a personal training consultation. Before you start working out with a personal trainer, it is important to meet the trainer to discuss your needs. This is what we call a personal training consultation. It allows the trainer to assess your needs from a workout regime, so they will be able to design the right workouts for you. A personal training consultation also allows you as the customer to get to know the personal trainer you will be working with, ask questions, and get comfortable in the fitness setting. The consultation usually starts with introductions and a few questions between you and your trainer. This is where you can ask questions and outline your goals for your fitness sessions. Next, the trainer may take a few measurements or tests to help you track your progress over time. Once you have finished the initial stages of your consultation, you may spend some time in the fitness center.

A coach needs to extract enough information to truly understand the client and what they are seeking to gain from their fitness journey. The consultation is an opportunity for a coach to get to know the client better and figure out their values and beliefs. The initial fitness consultation can be awkward, it’s kind of like a first date, but about fitness. A coach must meet with their clients regularly to understand who they are and establish goals for their program. Consultation is one of the five pillars of professional coaching, after successfully bringing in the right clients, a coach must meet with their clients regularly. Start the fitness consultation by gathering information on the client's background and prior fitness experience. This includes health history as well as prior training, sporting, and exercise experience. A coach needs to work with a client to set clear and attainable goals as these will be the metrics for tracking progress in the relationship. A client’s goals can change rapidly or not at all for years at a time, a coach needs to re-consult monthly to make sure they are on the same page with the clients and working towards the same goals.