What, exactly, do Personal Fitness Trainers (PFTs) do? Remember, we are not therapists, but we can work with your physical or occupational therapist and physician to design a program once we have completed an assessment. Our goal is to keep you safe, work with you to meet your goals and help you transform to a healthier you.
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PFTs DO NOT
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PFTs DO
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| Diagnose |
- Receive exercise guidelines from a physician, physical therapist, or other qualified healthcare providers
- Follow national guidelines for exercise prescription for medical disorders
- Screen for exercise limitations
- Identify potential risk factors through screening
- Refer clients to medical practitioners when necessary
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| Prescribe |
- Design exercise programs
- Refer clients to medical practitioners for therapy
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Prescribe diets or
recommend specific drugs |
- Provide general information on healthy eating (PDF)
- Refer clients to a dietitian or nutritionist for a specific diet
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| Treat injury or disease |
- Refer clients to a medical practitioner for treatment
- Use exercise to improve overall health by encouraging they follow any physician’s orders
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Monitor progress for
medically referred clients |
- Document progress
- Report progress to medical practitioner
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| Rehabilitate |
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| Counsel |
- Coach
- Provide general information
- Refer clients to a qualified professional
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| Work with patients |
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