A personal trainer is an individual who creates and delivers safe and effective exercise programs for healthy individuals and groups, or those with medical clearance to exercise. They motivate clients by collaborating to set goals, providing meaningful feedback, and by being a reliable source for accountability. Trainers also conduct a variety of assessments beginning with a preparticipation health-screening and may also include assessments of posture and movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and skill-related parameters to observe and gather relevant information needed to develop an effective exercise program and support client goal attainment.
A personal trainer demonstrating use of a Bosu ball.
Personal trainer assessing a client's goals and needs as they write a fitness program
Personal trainer working with a client in a fitness center
Personal training outdoors
Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan.
Physical fitness is achieved through exercise, among other factors. Photo shows Rich Froning Jr., four-time winner of "Fittest Man on Earth" title.
Playing sports such as lawn tennis is a common way to maintain/improve physical fitness. Image shows international tennis player Barbora Strýcová.
Swimmers in competitive swimwear perform squats prior to entering the pool in a U.S. military base, 2011.
Ladies performing a common 19th-century fitness routine including climbing the underside of a ladder, balancing and gymnastics
