If you're thinking of hiring a personal trainer, make sure to properly vet who you choose. Unfortunately, the industry is filled with trainers with no formal education. Even some highly respected companies have developed their own training program without requiring a more in depth understanding of anatomy and physiology. While these programs are good, they are definitely not perfect. While I am a big believer in experience for learning, I also believe it needs to be guided and grounded in theory.
When hiring a personal trainer ascertain where they got their certification and their training. Do they have a degree in fitness or exercise? Do they understand how to work with your special needs?
Companies that hire their exercise staff who have degrees are more costly to join, but the quality of the programming is much higher. Don't let what happened to this woman happen to you.
http://www.athleticbusiness.com/civil-actions/woman-wins-980k-in-fitness-center-injury-suit.html?topic=3,100&eid=277204494&bid=1045545
Certifications that require a degree:
NSCA CSCS
NASM PES/CES unless they completed the NASM CPT
ACSM Exercise Physiologist
Certifications that are respected but do not have a degree:
NASM CPT
NSCA CPT
ACE
Really look into those certifications that are not overseen by NSCA, NASM, ACSM or ACE
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