Personal Training

Tips for a Good Session

1. Complete an assessment first.  You’ll have a baseline measurement of your strengths and weaknesses, and your trainer will be better able to use the information to design an appropriate program for you.
2. Sign up (at least) two days in advance.  Your trainer will then have time to review your assessment results and a lesser percentage of your first session will consist of information-gathering.
3. Arrive on time and ready to exercise!
4. Abide by recreation center policies.  Even if you have an appointment, you must still carry a towel and have you U.T.S.A. I.D. card to gain access to the facility.
5. Bring water, an open mind, and a willingness to communicate.  If your trainer gives you an exercise you know you’ll never complete without him/her by your side, tell him that!  The goal is to develop a program you’ll actually DO after the initial session.
6. Schedule a follow-up appointment based on your needs.  Beginners should schedule appointment 2 two-three weeks after the first session to tweak the program and make adaptations.  Experienced exercisers can probably wait a couple of months (mid-semester) to revamp their programs.

Setting Up a Personal Training Session

• You MUST complete an assessment first.
• At the end of your assessment, ask to sign up for training.  You may select a time slot that fits your schedule.
• Sign up for a session two days in advance to give the trainer time to review your information.
• Arrive on time, with I.D. card and towel, dressed and ready to work out!