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CNN Saturday Morning News

Feeling Fit: Working With a Personal Trainer

Aired May 19, 2001 - 08:36   ET

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ELIZABETH COHEN, CNN MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Whether you've just started exercising, or perhaps you're stuck in a rut with your current fitness routine, hiring a personal trainer may be just what your body needs. Personal trainers can provide motivation and instruction, help you reach a higher level of fitness and add creativity to your workout.

Here are some ways to find a trainer at the gym and make the most of your workout sessions:

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: It's very good to talk to them -- maybe the personal training manager or the person that's in charge because they know their staff a lot better than you do, and they can definitely direct you into, you know, meeting the personal that you need to talk to.

COHEN: Keep your eyes open and observe personal trainers as they work with other clients. Make sure they're attentive, knowledgeable and professional.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: In the beginning, when the trainer and the client first meet, they should sit down and really talk about the client's fitness goals, you know, what their aspirations are, what it is they're trying to accomplish from fitness; you know, if they have any injuries, if they have any medical problems, what have you.

So once the trainer sits there and gathers that information, the client and the trainer can see how well they work together.

COHEN: Personal trainers usually charge per session, and prices vary depending upon their background and experience level. And remember: Always ask your trainer for a list of references and ask to see their certifications.

For "Feeling Fit," I'm Elizabeth Cohen.

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