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'Fitness Bill of Rights': Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Personal Trainer

It's your right that your personal trainer:

    1. Be accountable - if you aren't showing up or falling behind with your
       commitment, your trainer should call you!  They're your partner in this
       effort and should hold you accountable.
    2. Be the best - trainers need to update their skills regularly.
    3. Be flexible - everyone has different capabilities; trainers need to
       accommodate those differences.
    4. Be kind - you're there because you want to improve your life.  Trainers
       should celebrate that.
    5. Be prompt - trainers should never be the last person to enter the room. 
       They're leading this effort and should be there to greet you.
    6. Be creative - if something isn't working for you or you're losing
       interest, trainers need to change things up.  Trainers must do everything
       they can to keep you motivated and committed.
    7. Be present - trainers should leave everything in their life at home. 
       100% of their attention should be on you.
    8. Be fair - trainers shouldn't focus on 'favorites.'
    9. Be fit - a healthy lifestyle is their biggest calling card.  Trainers
       need to lead by example.
    10. Be fun - even if the workout isn't.  Energy is everything.

It's a trainer's right to expect that you:

    1. Be prompt - when you're late, you start at a deficit and won't get the
       most of your experience.
    2. Be honest - with yourself and your trainer.  If things are too tough or
       not right, speak up.
    3. Be committed - limit the excuses and hold yourself accountable to a
       commitment you can stick with.
    4. Be supportive - of yourself!  Recognize that this is a process that will
       take time.
    5. Be brave - leave your insecurities, inhibitions and vanities at the door.

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