It happens EVERY time. They omit. No matter how many pre-assessment documents, medical/health/lifestyle documents, surveys or questionnaires I have new clients complete, they ALWAYS leave some injury, pain or illness out. Even after I probe, explain, and discuss, there's always something they don't tell me.
Of course, clients explain by stating: " I forgot" or " I overlooked it" or "I didn't think it was important" or "it's not that bad."
It's important to a) find an independent trainer who performs extensive assessments and screenings and b) be completely honest - don't leave anything out, no matter how trivial it might seem. That one piece of information that you may see as trivial might be the difference between a successful, injury-free program or one that exacerbates an existing problem.
The type of comprehensive fitness screenings I'm talking about WON'T be found in any big box chain. Those places are just factories that provide the bare minimum in order to protect themselves legally. Even if you just hire an independent trainer to perform a comprehensive assessment and make programming recommendations, it will be well worth it to you in the long run.
Most importantly, tell your trainer everything. Don't feel silly or embarrassed. It's your health and well-being on the line.
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