FAQs For Personal Trainers
It can be intimidating to start working out with a personal trainer for the first time. You will likely have tons of questions for your personal trainer before you get started. So we sat down with Tampa personal trainer, Craig Chapin, to find out what some of the most frequently asked questions he hears are with new clients. Remember: Craig will always give you a free consultation before you start working with him, so you'll have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you can think of!
Q: Can I bring a friend with me to my training session?
A: Yes, you can bring a friend or buddy to your training session. Some find that bringing a friend helps motivate by creating some competition during a workout. You can bring a buddy to one training session every 6 months, just please let Craig know in advance so he can plan a workout for 2 people.
Q: How do I know what level of training I need?
A: The best way of determining your fitness level and ability is by having a fitness professional do an evaluation by testing your performance through specific exercises that test balance, strength, coordination and flexibility. Craig offers this for free!
Q: How do I work out specifically to build muscle?
A: To build the most muscle mass, you should train each body part once a week. This will ensure your body has ample time to recover from each workout. It normally takes 24 to 48 hours for a muscle group to recover from breaking them down.
Q: How long until I see results?
A: You know what they say… Rome wasn’t built in a day. However, it normally takes 4-6 weeks of consistent training to see results.
Q: What exactly does a personal trainer do?
A: A personal trainer is a fitness professional who will motivate you with their knowledge, skills and ability to design and instruct an individual thorough specific exercises. Those exercises help them reach their personal fitness goals in a safe and effective manner.
Q: Where do we go to train?
A: Craig trains out of Power House Fitness in downtown Tampa by Channelside at 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa Fl. 33602.
Q: How do you work with your clients?
A: I create a personalized training program based on my client’s specific goals. After doing a fitness evaluation, Craig will know what an individual is capable of in regards to balance, coordination and fitness level so that I can plan a safe, effective training program specific to the individual’s goal.