Personal Trainer Interview Preparation Guide
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Personal Trainer Frequently Asked Questions in various Personal Trainer job Interviews by interviewer. The set of questions here ensures that you offer a perfect answer posed to you. So get preparation for your new job hunting

25 Personal Trainer Questions and Answers:

1 :: What is personal trainer?

A personal trainer is a fitness professional involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to clients. Trainers also measure their client's strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessments.

2 :: What is the relevance of a personal trainer in today's world?

Our world is extremely aware of health and fitness. If before it was enough to do calisthenics in front of the TV, today more and more people realize the benefits of having a personal trainer who can really help you to reach the best of your abilities.

3 :: What makes you a good personal trainer?

Personal trainers combine sports and health expertise with the ability to analyze a person's potential, and they arrange programs for optimal results. They have charisma and developed communication skills, part of their job is to explain and motivate clients. They beam health, fitness, and joy of physical exercise.

4 :: What are your professional qualifications?

A trainer's education may be a certification and coursework from a health organization, degrees in physical education and adult fitness and any relevant coursework or degree: psychology, biology, etc.

5 :: Are you proficient in the latest fitness equipment?

Like everything else in technology, fitness accessories and exercises change all the time. Personal trainers always stay current with the latest developments and products, which you can demonstrate by mentioning recent developments in the area.

6 :: Are you CPR certified?

Best Answer:
Yes I have completed my CPR with AED and First Aid training in October last year.

7 :: What experiences do you have with customer service?

Currently work as a fitness instructor so have experience of customer service with a fitness setting. Also have worked in retail for over 6 years dealing with customers on a daily basis.

8 :: How do you keep your fitness training knowledge up to date?

You must be diligent in the fitness instusty as it is constantly changing, keeping up to date with journals and read fitness magazines keep knowledge fresh.

9 :: What happens if a client injures him or herself during training?

Responsible trainers know CPR (certified training), have first aid ready, and a quick means to call an ambulance.

10 :: If you could pick a different career other than personal training, which would you pick?

I would be windsurfing and sailing instructor, because of my love to sport.