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Finding a personal trainer for your teen

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Finding a personal trainer for your teen

Posted by David Nickum Personal Training

Many teens have trouble figuring out how to build a workout program and teens have issues with proper form while exercising. Having a personal trainer work with your teen can help them learn proper exercise from at a young age which will help them stay in shape for the rest of their lives. Finding a personal trainer for your child can be challenging so we have put together some steps to help you find the right personal trainer for your teen.

Do your research

 When looking for a personal trainer for your teen it’s important to do your research before hiring the fitness trainer. Many parents fail to consider the credentials of the personal trainer and there is so many different certifications out there so doing this is a good idea. Many fitness trainers only must pass a test to become a personal trainer and you may want your trainer to have more education. Before hiring a trainer ask for their certifications before deciding.

Ask for referrals

Before hiring a personal trainer for your teen make sure to ask them for at least 3 referrals. This will help you understand if the trainer has worked with teens in the past and how things when working with them. If they don’t’ have any referrals you should take them off the list of possible trainers to work with. Don’t feel bad asking for a referral it’s common practice.

Pick the right trainer for your teens goals

Make sure that you’re picking a trainer that matches your teens goals. Many trainers have worked with different people and specialize in training for different sports or weight loss for teens. It wouldn’t make much sense to hire a fitness trainer that is an expert in weight loss for a child interested in getting faster for track. Each training program requires a different training program. Ask your trainer if they specialize in the goal that fits your teens needs before hiring them.

Try a few different trainers

 Teens can be difficult and finding someone that matches their personality can be hard. The best way to do this is to find a few trainers and try each one with your child. Let your teen pick the personal trainer that fits their needs and their personality. If the trainer isn’t willing to give you a tryout, then you should move on. Personal training costs a lot of money and it’s important to find the right fit before signing up. Once you pick the trainer kindly reach out to the trainers that you’ve rejected and let them know that you will not need their services. Leaving someone hanging is not ok.

Set a budget

 When hiring a trainer don’t shop for the cheapest fitness trainer because you’ll get what you pay for. Instead, plan if personal training fits your budget because you’ll need at least 3 months of training for your teen to get some results. Figure out if you can afford once, twice, or three times a week. If you can’t afford personal training ask the trainer if they offer group training.

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If you would like to try an in-home or virtual personal training session for your teen fill out the contact form below. The first session with a trainer is free of charge. We do in-home training for the Washington D.C. area and virtual training everywhere else. 

Check out our blog on how much should a personal trainer cost?

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    About David Nickum

    David S. Nickum is an inspirational fitness professional with over 10 years in the health and wellness industry. What he brings to any workout program is a deep understanding of anatomy, nutrition, and exercise physiology. His programs are unique, innovative, educational, and customized to get the job done quickly. He is a cutting edge professional who builds a program that fits your individualized goals. Starting out in the field of automotive technology industry, David had a lot of problems with pain in the lower back. This led him to the world of health and wellness. David was tired of getting prescribed pills to address his problems and he knew that physical therapy would only be a short-term fix, so he decided to learn about the human body to fix the problem on his own. Being a musician has helped David to also apply an artistic approach to health and wellness. He always told me; “exercise is an art just as much as a science”, he was right, every human is different and needs an artistic touch to get the most out of a workout. Throughout his career, David has developed a deep understanding about the human body. He started out only knowing the basics. Seven years later he has become a leader in the field of fitness, he designed his own style of training which works on posture, metabolism, pain management, and performance. After working with David my life has never been better, the pain in my body is gone for the first time in 10 years. After only 6 months of training I feel like a new person. I feel and look the best I have in years. He gave me the education and the tools I needed to prevent failure in the future. He gave me a new lease on life and I am thankful for that everyday.

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