If You Had To Pick Three, What Qualities Would You Say Are Essential To Being A Great Personal Trainer? ADVERTISEMENT 1.23K viewsSeptember 17, 2011 0 Marlan-2 September 17, 2011 0 Comments Just three and no more than three. What qualities, for you, are absolutely essential to the work that we do as personal trainers? Some categories might include Personal qualities? Professional qualities? Lifestyle qualities? … Anything is fair game. 17 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 1 2 3 4 Next » 0 sizwe0 Posted 0 Comments 1. Good listening skills 2. Passion 3. Patience 0 Daniel0 Posted 0 Comments I agree with Sizwe and would add: 1. Continuing professional education and training 2. “Practice what you preach” 3. Always stay within scope of practice Take care. 0 Sue0 Posted 0 Comments The Ability to focus on the need of the client Education, education, education Respect, both ways 0 Joanne0 Posted 0 Comments 1. Love what you do. 2. Love the people you serve 3. Education. 0 Michelle0 Posted 0 Comments 1. Passion: for clients and the industry 2. Respect: for clients and the process 3. Education/experience: always bringing your “A” game:) 1 2 3 4 Next » Register or Login