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Why work with a Duke personal trainer?  A personal trainer can provide:

• Education: Duke Personal Trainers have access to the latest research and publications in exercise physiology and the wellness industry to provide fitness programming that is fun, diverse, and safe.  An effective fitness program should incorporate the principles of specificity, progression, and variability to maximize goal attainment.  A personal trainer will develop a structured program that incorporates these principles so you don’t have to do the research.
• Accountability:  Personal trainers provide accountability by setting a structured appointment schedule and documenting your progress in an exercise log and through periodic fitness assessments.
  
  

• Motivation: Personal trainers provide a positive attitude and set the appropriate tone for the training session by determining the client’s preferred training personality (e.g., drill sergeant, nurturing, educational, etc.)
• Rehabilitation:  Select trainers have experience working with clients with orthopedic injuries, and/or metabolic or cardiovascular conditions.  These trainers are up-to-date on the latest research in these areas to provide a safe and effective training environment. Additionally, these trainers can coordinate with your health care practitioner to enhance communication among your “wellness team”