The fitness expert defines the five essential attributes of a good personal trainer:

u Professionalism: There is a thin line between you and the client. You generally work in a casual atmosphere where music is playing, and you are in your tracksuit. However well-known or rich your client might be, you are his/ her boss at that moment.

u Certification: A personal trainer requires proper scientific training. That does not mean you do not need anything else. You have to continuously upgrade your knowledge to deal with various kind of clientele.

u Truthfulness: A personal trainer cannot take a client for a ride. If a client says he wants to reduce weight in two months, you have to tell him the truth ? that a weight loss programme takes longer than that.

u Disciplined lifestyle: A personal trainer has to remember that he/ she is a role model for others. It is important to have a disciplined lifestyle and be fit. So, trainers have to do all that they advise their clients to do. You can?t be found drinking by your client, for instance.

u Punctuality: A personal trainer has to maintain punctuality to be able to perform his tasks better.