Business Insider asked experts what red flags to look out for when hiring a personal trainer. Hiring a personal trainer can be a transformative step toward achieving your fitness goals, but it's crucial to choose the right professional for your needs. That's why Business Insider asked Dr. Susie Spirlock, a doctor of physical therapy and strength-training coach at Move Your Bones, and Ashley Hiben, a certified personal trainer at Future, what red flags to look for when hiring a personal trainer. Rowan Jordan/Getty ImagesPractical experience provides personal trainers with invaluable opportunities to build relationships, hone communication skills, and translate technical expertise into accessible guidance, Hiben told BI. LightField Studios/ShutterstockThe point of hiring a personal trainer is to get customized workouts that fit your long-term health goals.

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