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If you want to lose weight, get healthy and/or build muscle, hiring a personal trainer can be a step in the right direction. A good trainer can help you set up a program that meets your goals and teach you the best way to exercise. It’s not easy asking for help, but going in with more knowledge about how personal training works can make it a little easier.Exercise trainers from - Body by Design are educated and certified through reputable fitness organization. Our job is to assess your fitness level, figure out what your goals are (or help you set goals), set up a program, and keep you motivated. We will push you past your comfort level — something difficult to do on your own. We also provide:
- Guidance on reaching your goals
- Education about strength training, cardio and basic nutrition
- A reason to show up at workouts each week
- Accountability
- Ways to help track your progressWhat is a Session Like?Each session usually lasts about an hour. The first meeting is devoted to assessing fitness level, body measurements, exercise and health history, and goals. After that, you’ll spend each session doing cardio, weight training, flexibilty, or other activities depending on what your goals are.Your Body by Design instructor will show you how to do the exercises, help you figure out how much weight to use, and give you pointers for getting the most out of each exercise.Certification
Our professional trainers — whether in our hometown of Metro Detroit, or in another major city in the continental U.S. –are certified through accredited and well-known organizations, including:
- ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine); Accredited by NCCA
- ACE (American Council on Exercise); Accredited by NCCA
- AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America); Accredited by Vital Research
- AFPA (American Fitness Professionals and Associates); Currently going through the accreditataion porcess with DETC
- IFPA (International Fitness Professionals Association): Accredited by NCCA
- ISSA (International Sports & Science Association); Currently going through the acceditation process with DETC
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicing); Accredited by NCCA
- NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness); Accredited by NCCA
- NFPT (National Federation of Professional Trainers): Accredited by NCCAIn addition, many of our trainers have earned their Bachelor Degree in accredited universities and have updated certification in CPR and/or first aid.