Should Personal Trainers look like there in shape?

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lets be honest here.. if your concerned about the look of your trainer your retarted... he could be some genetic freak who has some BS certification and doesnt know jack shit just happens to have good genetics.. then you can have the guy who knows his shit inside and out but has shitty genetics and/or lifestyle. seen it go both ways, i like to stay in shape because people are just stupid and go by looks not crudentials, hell most people dont know anything about the certifications in the business.

i agree and disagree with this^^^

here's my reasoning: if i were to hire a trainer i would ask for a couple things, first i would ask for certifications, then i would ask how long they have been in the game, diet experience, training experience and what they think is there best area

here's where i differ from your opinion, a major thing i would look at is how the person looks and presents themselves, especially if they say they have been in the game for several years, because if they say, "Yeah, i've been a trainer for 8 years, i'm great with diet and i think i could really bring your training to the next level", now i look at him and he's 6'1 180lbs at 12%

i'm not paying for that

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i agree and disagree with this^^^

here's my reasoning: if i were to hire a trainer i would ask for a couple things, first i would ask for certifications, then i would ask how long they have been in the game, diet experience, training experience and what they think is there best area

here's where i differ from your opinion, a major thing i would look at is how the person looks and presents themselves, especially if they say they have been in the game for several years, because if they say, "Yeah, i've been a trainer for 8 years, i'm great with diet and i think i could really bring your training to the next level", now i look at him and he's 6'1 180lbs at 12%

i'm not paying for that

very true with the 2nd part, but then again it could be somebody that has been training for years, and is too time consumed with another profession whereas this is part time and they have other priorities, but nonetheless there knowledge is not only up to par but excellent. im just saying because i know of trainers less in shape than me that know their shit... but it is defiantely AGREED THAT ITS BETTER TO HAVE BOTH