Guide

Questions to ask a personal trainer before you book

A good trainer will be happy to answer all of these, usually at a trial session or on a short call. Their answers tell you more than any profile can.

About them

Which certification do you hold, and from which body? Ask to see it. Common certifications explained.
Are you on NREP? It's voluntary, so a "no" isn't a red flag on its own, but you can check a "yes" yourself. How to check NREP.
Do you have a current first aid, CPR and AED certificate?
Are you insured if something goes wrong during a session?

Have you worked with people like me? For example someone new to training, recovering from an injury, pregnant or postnatal, or over 60.
What would the first month look like? A clear answer about assessment, a plan and how it changes is a good sign.
How will we measure progress? Strength, how you feel, measurements or photos: whatever suits you, agreed up front.
What do you expect me to do between sessions? Most results come from what happens outside the hour you spend together.
If I have a medical condition or an injury, will you want a note from my doctor or physio? A careful trainer will often say yes.

Where do we train? Their studio, a gym, your condo gym, outdoors or online. Where to train with a PT.
How long is a session, and how often should I come?
Is it one-to-one, or will other clients be training at the same time?
Who will I actually train with? At a studio, ask whether you'll keep the same trainer.
What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule? How much notice, and do I lose the session?

What's the price per session, on its own and in a package? What trainers in Singapore charge.
Are there extra costs? Travel to your home, gym entry, assessments or equipment.
When does a package expire, and can it be paused, transferred or refunded? Packages, contracts and refunds.
Can I have the terms in writing before I pay?

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