In the last ten years or so, the Personal Training profession has seen a tremendous growth both domestically and internationally. As a matter of fact, there are more people these days involved with some form of training then ever before…..and the trend will continue to rise for the near forseable future. So, should it matter what kind of a trainer you should hire? Let’s take a look at some of the basic qualifications a Trainer should have:

I recently received a phone call the other day from a middle-aged person who was interested in getting some information about my personal training services. As I do with every person I speak with, I always try my best to let the person know of the great benefits from exercising vs. not exercising and also of the impact of not maintaining a well balanced diet. Here are just a few things that I was able to share with my "perspective" new client:

At a recent speech I gave at the local "Rotary Club" in my hometown, a question was asked by one of the club members as to what age should you start an exercise program? According to the NSCA (The National Strength & Conditioning Association) when a trainer is designing and evaluating a resistance training program for any type of person, a few key factors must be kept in mind:

We are all affected by the state of this economy...so what can you do to remain healthy and not spend a lot of money? Here a few things you can do:

A. Getting your heart pumping does not require any equipment at all. You can jog in your neighborhood, go to your local park or (in bad weather) you can use your indoor staircase...just make sure you check with your doctor before begining any running program.

B. Bands are a great way to get a good workout without investing a lot of money in bulky expensive equipment. Imagination here is the key.

Eraldo has had a passion for fitness since the age of 17. His quality as a trainer is founded on his ability to share the discipline he has with his own exercise regimen and his success in encouraging others to do the same. The pleasure and joy he derives from helping people achieving their fitness goal is the most rewarding feeling he experiences as a personal trainer.