It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to lose 50 pounds or 15, working out on your own can be difficult. From putting together a program, understanding the concepts of eating a nutritionally sound diet plan, and holding yourself accountable, it’s a lot to put together on your own. A fitness coach in the Bay Area can help build the right plan for you and your needs. Although, if you’ve never worked with a coach before, you might not know what to look for in one. Our team at Fog City Fitness understands this so we’ve highlighted a few areas you’ll want to consider before hiring your fitness coach.
Schedule availability
Sometimes the best ability your coach can provide you with is their availability. Find a coach who can work with you in a time slot that fits your schedule. Keep in mind that you’re hiring them, they’re not hiring you. So, they need to be respectful of your time and if they can’t work with you and your busy schedule, you should find someone else. Yes, your fitness is a priority, but you’re going to have other things in life that need to be attended to first.
Personality
It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, there are just some personalities that you can’t mesh with, which is fine. You’re not going to get along with everybody you meet. Before you hire your trainer, you should have a conversation with them to find out if their personality is compatible with yours. This is an important piece to making your final decision because if you’re working out with somebody you don’t like to be around, you’re not going to want to meet them for a workout.
Location
Let’s say you have a friend at work who has a fantastic trainer. They get the goals your friend is trying to meet, understand their limitations, and they work at a gym that’s just a couple minutes down the street from your friend’s house. The only problem with this coach is that your friend commutes an hour to and from work every day. This probably won’t be an ideal situation for you. Take into account where the trainer works and if they’re available to meet you at a specific location for your workout.
Past experience
Ask your fitness coach what kind of experience they have working with clients and how long they’ve been training. Those who have been workmen directly with clients for several years are going to have more experience dealing with unique problems that might arise during your fitness routine. However, this isn’t to say that a trainer who’s new to the industry can’t provide you with solid guidance and problem resolution. A rookie trainer might have insight into newer and more advanced training techniques. Use your judgment to decide whether or not you’re comfortable with a coach’s previous experience before hiring someone.
Cost of services
The costs associated with hiring a personal coach are something that you should always keep in mind when considering the right person to hire. As with everything else in life, you’re going to have a budget and it’s important to make sure you’re sticking to it. You can often find a good coach to work with if you have a reasonable budget to stick to.
Book your consultation
Get started working with a fitness coach in the Bay Area today by booking your consultation with our team at Fog Cit Fitness. We love working with people who want to improve their lives by working on their level of physical fitness. You can get to know us and our coaches by calling 415-602-2777 or send a message using our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you.
