10 Signs You Need a New Personal Trainer

Here are signals that you need to make a change.

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Over the years, I’ve made various attempts to get in better physical shape. Some have been more successful than others. One thing I haven’t done is hire a personal trainer. I have, however, made fun of various personal trainers. I do have some ideas about what makes a poor personal trainer. With that in mind, here are the Top 10 Signs You Have a Bad Personal Trainer.

10: They take frequent smoke breaks.

I appreciate a trainer who doesn’t want to overextend his client but taking frequent breaks to snag a smoke might send the wrong message. Frequent coughing jags are also a bad sign.

9: Their exercise apparel seems to be from the Richard Simmons Collection.

Older ones among us may remember Richard as a zealous trainer who had numerous workout videos such as, ”Sweatin with the Oldies.” Wait, being told that’s, “Sweatin to the Oldies.” Apparently, the oldies being referred to are the songs, not old people exercising. Regardless, Richard was also the answer to, “Who wears short shorts?” Not a good look.

8: They have big-name celebs on their resume.