What is the first thing I will be expected to do?
If your personal trainer is good, you will be asked to fill out a PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire). This is a form that asks you about your medical history. This form serves as a safety precaution both for yourself and the personal trainer. If you have had any serious health problems in the past, the trainer will advise you to seek a doctor’s approval before training. For the trainer, it will help them asses your physical capabilities. The personal trainer should also conduct some type of an interview with you asking you questions about your goals, your training history and your availability. These responses will help in the design of your program. Lastly, you will most probably ask you to fill out an informed consent form. This form waives the personal trainer of any responsibility for any injuries or any mishaps that should occur while following the fitness regiment. This is a normal form that is also filled out any time someone joins a gym or any other type of fitne
