Engage a personal trainer based on his/her positive responses to the following qualifiers.

• Starts by discussing short- and long-term goals

• Customizes a program for individual needs

• Reviews one’s health history in detail

• Conducts a posture analysis

•  Screens each client for quality of movement

• Asks the client to track his or her food intake

• Provides helpful cues for improvement during sessions

• Critiques movement from various angles

• Is able to ramp up or ease off exercise challenges as needed

• Never uses the phrase, “No pain, no gain”

• Keeps current with educational certifications, workshops and seminars