Finding a good figure trainer isn’t easy, and can also be downright frustrating at times. If you do a search on the Internet you will see an overabundance of information on how to hire a figure trainer.

Figure competition trainers are a dime a dozen and most are good, and some are just AWESOME. I am going to share with you 3 things to look for when hiring a figure trainer to prepare you for a figure competition.

Tip #1 – Make sure you have a real client and before and after photos

A picture is worth a thousand (and more) words. The sport of figure competition is the art of illusion. Your figure trainer should be able to diet you in such a way that you lose disgusting, ugly body fat and maintain every ounce of beautiful lean muscle mass. The best way to see this type of transformation is through before and after images.

Tip #2 – Research the Fitness Trainer You Plan to Hire

It’s easy for others to use Photoshop and steal client images from other well-established figure trainers. So it is up to you to do some homework and research on the best fitness trainer for you. Research his name, background, about page, testimonials, before and after photos, books he has written, etc. You can never have too much information about the trainer you are planning to hire.

Tip #3 – Inspect what you expect

When you go to hire a figure trainer, you really need to inspect what you expect. I have heard MANY horror stories of women investing in a figure trainer, only to be dismissed for unanswered emails and not updating figure preparation programs. To avoid this downfall, contact the figure trainer you plan to hire and ask about her agenda. See how long it takes to reply to your email and that will give you a lot of insight into that person’s work ethic.

It doesn’t have to be a laborious process. If you really want to hire a figure trainer that suits your needs, spend a little time and research the information. Don’t stop at the first trainer you find. Bookmark it and find at least 5 other trainers you want to email for more information.