How to find the best personal trainer for you

Is your new personal exercise guide a big-hearted soul with a true passion for helping you reach your goals, or just an out-of-work athlete looking for a quick paycheck? Follow these steps to find the perfect expert for you.

 

True fitness guys know that personal trainers are more than just gym rats. They’re also armchair psychiatrists, one-person support groups, nutritionists, and, in some instances, long-time friends. So it should come as no surprise that it’s really, really hard to find the perfect one. For this reason, Men’s Fitness asked some of the top trainers in the field—from celebrity gurus to Spinning instructors, performance specialists to conditioning coaches—to provide you with the ultimate to-do list for hiring the best guy or gal to get you ripped.