Which personal trainer would you use?

At first glance, I'd say trainer B. He/she may not have all the skills of trainer A, but certainly enough to lose the weight themselves. Plus, they'll havet he motivation and understanding to help overweight people reach their own goals, won't look down on you because you aren't as fit as them, and is obviously willing to learn so they'll likely pick up more skills of their own.

Not saying that trainer A would be a bad choice either though!

I'd choose trainer B, and it may not be the right decision based on their skills, but personally, I'd like to be trained by someone who has been where I have been and succeeded. I'd find it more motivating.

I'd ask to speak to some of their clients.

Also personality comes into it. Both could be exactly the same in terms of qualifications, experience and success rates but you might click with one but not the other. There's a lot of factors to consider when picking a PT or any type of tutor

What I would ask you is about what YOU need. Some questions to consider:

1. I see that you have lost almost half your weight; are you feeling a plateau?
2. What messages will you give yourself while working with either one? (meaning, which would be more motivating)?
3. In your GUT, not your head, which one do you feel a better chemistry with?
4. What kind of results does each trainer's clients get?
5. How do you know the one has more knowledge?
6. Are you more intimidated by the guy who has been fit all his life? (if so, this might be a good choice -- to get over the message that you are not good enough)

I am a person who ultimately makes a decision from my gut, not my head. I worked with a trainer who was fit all of her life, but she still had her own struggles with self-image. Her knowledge, commitment to her clients, and ability to motivate was all there and I really looked forward to seeing her.

So, I guess that is the ultimate -- which one would you look forward to seeing? YOU are the consumer, spending your hard-earned money on your mind and body. So, you have the right to do an intro session with both of them and see how you feel. Then make your decision. Test drive the car first and don't worry about hurting either one's feelings!

I'd choose the one who could teach me how to change my lifestyle and sustain it.

On that face value... I'd go with B just because of the fact they have done what I want to do... but what it really comes down to is how they train and what they can teach me. I dont want someone who is going to throw useless facts at me and get me to drink protein shakes. I want someone who is actvely going to teach me about nutrition and exercise and encourage me to learn more about it on my own. Someone who can show me how to change my lifestyle into something that I can do for the rest of my life and get fitter and healthier rather than just go for the quickest way to lose weight.

which one do you prefer? you cant deny someone because they have less experience. too much experience can get people stuck in their ways. think who do you feel most comfy with, does one give you more autonomy than the other, try both and see who you like more.

Just from those criteria, I'd go with B. I'd feel better training with someone who understands what I was trying to do, how difficult it is and how being overweight and unfit feels.

Hi All

This is hypothetical but I have asked a few people this question and it probably applies to people who are or were overweight.

2 personal trainers we will call them trainer A and trainer B

Trainer A
Has 5 years experience fit, muscular and been like this all his life has never been overweight also has a lot of knowledge.

Trainer B
Has 2 years experience currently reasonably fit slim/trim but was overweight and lost all his weight and decided to become a personal trainer to inspire others not as much knowledge as trainer A

Both trainers are the same price

Who do you pick?

Personally i would pick trainer B. Of course i would check out some testimonials but this trainer was dedicated and determined enough to finish their own journey and im sure would have the desire to see others achieve the same.

The most important thing is personality fit and their style of training and who you feel more comfortable with. But based on these two descriptions i would say if you feel the same to both personality wise, i would be more comfortable with someone who can understand what i go through.