Here is a list of some of the services that your trainer may provide. Some are necessary, but some can be abridged if discussed with your trainer-br br Initial Consultation - Before you get started, your trainer needs to know more about your goals, limitations and how you prefer to be trained, which will help them customize your training experience br br Fitness Assessment - Some trainers like to use some part (or all) of their first session with you to conduct a fitness assessment. More importantly, this will give your trainer an idea of any movements you may need to work onbr br Set Goals - What are you trying to accomplish? This is in the input which your trainer will consider when providing you with their output, the workout and their program. Most people say, “lose weight and tone-up”, but be more specific than thatbr br Make a Plan - Now onto the “how” part of the plan, this is the output your trainer will provide you after discussing your goals. Tune into this part so you can know what to expectbr br Training Sessions - Most trainers use a set format for their sessions. What matters most is that the exercises you do within that format evolve as you do. Just make sure you communicate how you are feeling between sessions since they will be meeting with you less oftenbr br Bring Equipment - You might already have equipment, which your trainer can utilize. If not, your trainer will bring everything you need for the workout br br Help You Practice Proper Form - Most of us aren’t sure exactly what proper form is or feels like. Your range of motion may not be the same as the person you're watching, which is why having another person giving you real-time feedback beats just watching an exercise video or doing it off of memorybr br Motivation and Engagement - While our phone and a number of things that can sideline a good workout. A trainer will help you to keep focus on your exercise, while also motivating you through the benefits of workout.