If you are already very familiar with the particular type of training you desire, perhaps all you need is for your trainer to create a new program for you.  It is wise to constantly change the stimuli you are sending to your body.  If your body gets too accustomed to your exercise habits, there will no longer be any progression.  CHANGE is one of the most important factors in a fitness regiment.  If this is the case, you would ask your trainer to customize a new program for you.  You would work on this program for a specified amount of time and then when you are ready for more, you would revisit your trainer.

On the other hand, if you are totally new to fitness and exercise training, you will need to spend more time with your trainer at the beginning.  Your trainer needs to educate you.  They need to teach you the exercises and show you how to move your body correctly.  This is not something that can be learned in one day.   In my experience I have found that first timers have a very hard time REMEMBERING all the exercises.  They need the trainer there for guidance to verify their posture, their movements and to remind them which exercise is what and exactly what muscles they are working.  So, if this is your situation, you may need to work out a plan with your trainer.  For example, you could tell your trainer that you would like to learn how to work out on your own... Would it be possible to have them TEACH you the complete routine in let's say 4 or 5 sessions?  Here's a suggestion.  Don't do all 4 or 5 sessions all at once.  You will be overwhelmed with too much information.  Train with your personal trainer once or twice, then give yourself time to try it on your own.  Then in a week or two have them come back to see how you are doing.

Lastly, if you would prefer to work with a trainer on a regular basis and have the means to do it ,terrific!  Working with a trainer by your side will ensure that you are working properly and efficiently.  Your trainer is there to motivate you when you need that extra push.  Most importantly, they will be there to monitor your improvement on a regular basis.  Being able to consistently work with a personal trainer will form a relationship and allow the trainer to get to know your body, thus making it easier for them to really customize your workout JUST for you.

What is the first thing I will be expected to do?

You will be asked to fill out a Health History questionnaire and talk about your personal fitness goals and desires.  The information you provide serves as a safety precaution. It will additionally help asses your  physical capabilities and lend in knowledge of how to achieve your personal fitness faster by streamlining the design of your exercise program. Beyond that expect to learn about your body and love feeling great about doing doing something pro-active about your health and fitness. You will feel GREAT about yourself and want to adapt healthy habits in all aspects of your life.

How soon do I expect to see results?

You can expect to begin feeling good about yourself from the very start.  You made the choice to being doing something positive about your health which in turn you will be rewarded with an increased energy level almost immediately.  What you put into your workout is what you will get out of it.  Typically a client who trains 2-3 times per week in addition to doing cardiovascular activity on their own will see a noticeable difference within 6-8 weeks.

What if I need to cancel a training appointment?

Unexpected things come up in our lives and sometimes cancelations cannot be avoided.  When working with many client schedules it is important for me to schedule sessions in advance this way everyone can be accommodated with plenty of advanced notice to schedule daily life accordingly. This is why I have a strict 24 hour cancelation policy (less than 24 hour cancelation will be a charge for the session)- my policy can actually be motivation to train on a day when you just don't feel like it. Time is important to all of us and if I can re-schedule I will do my best, however please understand it is also my livelihood.