Personal Training

All sessions are one hour (1 Trainer, 1 Client)

For personal training to be effective, participants and trainers must know what the expectations are for both sides. Adhering to the following Policies and Procedures will ensure success!

Individualized fitness instruction will include:

• Fitness and goal assessment upon the initiation of the program.  All information will be kept confidential.
• Continued education and instruction in the components of fitness:  cardiovascular training, muscular conditioning training, flexibility and body composition.  Often, a variety of fitness-related equipment will be used based on the client’s goals and needs.
• One to three 1 hour sessions per week with the assistance of a qualified personal trainer or fitness specialist scheduled to accommodate both the participant and the trainer.

Scheduling Sessions

Trainers and clients schedule their own appointments, independent of TWU Fitness and Recreation front desk or management staff.

Expiration Date of Training Sessions

Personal training sessions will expire six (6) months from the date of purchase unless serious extenuating circumstances prevent the client from returning. Extending the expiration date is allowed upon agreement between the client, the personal trainer, and TWU Fitness and Recreation management.

Late Policy

Clients must be dressed appropriately and ready to participate at the time of the scheduled session. The trainer is only required to wait for the client for 10 minutes. If a session begins late due to the client, the trainer has the right to deduct those minutes off of the session. The trainer is also responsible for arriving and being prepared to begin on time. Sessions will start and end on time.

Cancellation Policy

If a client must miss a scheduled personal training appointment due to illness, emergency, travel or etc., he/she should notify TWU Fitness and Recreation and / or the personal trainer at the earliest possible date and make arrangements with the trainer to reschedule the appointment. If a client does not notify TWU Fitness and Recreation and/or the personal trainer within 24 hours, he/she will be charged for that session as if he/she had used it. The trainer is also responsible for giving a client 24 hours notice if he/she needs to cancel an appointment.

First Session

The majority of a client's first session may be a consultation and/or fitness assessment with the trainer. This consultation is designed to set goals, learn more about the client and provide education.

Medical Release

After reviewing a client's lifestyle questionnaire, medical history questionnaire and/or the fitness assessment results, it may be determined that a medical release is required before personal training can continue. These guidelines for medical clearance are based on the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines.

Current Membership to TWU Fitness and Recreation

Clients must be current TWU Students or current TWU Fitness and Recreation members in order to participate in the personal training program.

Check In at the Front Desk

Clients are still required to check in at the fitness center front desk with the appropriate ID before working with the personal trainer.

Outside Personal Trainers

No outside trainers or coaches are allowed to use the facilities without prior permission by TWU Fitness and Recreation management.

Problems with Personal Training

Please inform Allison Meguro if you have any problems, questions or concerns that arise. We want this experience to be positive and successful!

Evaluation

Once you have completed your sessions, you may be asked to complete a brief evaluation in order to determine quality of the services rendered by the personal trainer, quality of the program, and education received.

It is also important to note what the individualized fitness instruction will NOT include:

Diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of any health conditions and/or illnesses. Trainers may refer clients to appropriate health professionals based on the identification of potential risk factors. Personal trainers may also receive exercise, health or nutrition guidelines from appropriate health care providers in order to best meet the fitness needs of the client. Nutrition or supplement education beyond the USDA Food Guidance System. Counseling clients in areas of life beyond physical fitness