Why I Want To Be A Personal Trainer

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A personal trainer is a person whose job it is to teach individuals how to exercise and eat right. Their job includes creating a fitness program that is catering to their individuals fitness needs. Also, their job is to create a healthy diet to address their fitness needs. I believe that one should be able to trust their personal trainer is telling them correct information and helping them reach their goals in the safest and fastest way possible. A personal trainer that works at a creditable gym or company should be certified. I believe that this certification's will make the trainer capable enough to know the basic of physical training and nutrition. I do not see any reason for the government to step in and regulate the certification

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