• Look for a national certification from organizations accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).  Currently only the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), and the National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) are accredited by the NCCA.  Fitwell Coaching only staffs coaches with certifications from these organizations.
• Look for a responsible person who sits down with you and shows concern and interest in your goals and health history before beginning to train you. Fitwell Coaching conducts health history and personal interviews with every client before ever designing a program and assigning a coach.
• Look for a person who trains safely and is knowledgeable in motivational techniques, program design, correct form, proper exercise technique and nutrition. 
• Look for a person who is willing and interested in training you at least 3 times per week for at least 3 months to insure that you see the results you want and reach your goals, rather than just offering you a few sessions to earn a quick buck and send you on your way.
• Look for a person who is as eager to see you reach your goals as you are.
• Make sure the coach carries liability insurance.
• The coach should NOT guarantee instant results or weight loss greater than 2 pounds per week.
• Not all personal trainers will have the same techniques. While some are definitely better than others, there are as many different techniques that work as there are personal trainers. Just because personal trainers differ in their styles, does not mean they are not equally as good. Just make sure the trainer trains safely and gets results.

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