ASSESSMENTS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF ANY PERSONAL-TRAINING PROGRAM. When conducted properly, a thorough assessment can provide valuable health, fitness, and performance information for the trainer to use in exercise program planning and implementation. Assessment information is important for goal setting, determining health risks, and even in helping to establish rapport with the client. Not all tests are suitable for all populations. It is up to the trainer to decide the timing and most appropriate battery of tests for each individual client. Periodic reassessments are also important to gauge progress and continue to foster the client–trainer relationship.
