Client Information Questionnaire
Client Information Questionnaire
Client Information Questionnaire
QUESTIONNAIRE
All information received on this form will be treated as strictly confidential. Please
fill out the forms completely and accurately. This information is essential to
helping your trainer develop a program that addresses your needs, goals and
interests, and is safe and effective.
Occupation:_____________________________________
Physician’s Address:____________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
Progress Fitness will send information regarding your physical exercise program to your physician
unless you request otherwise.
Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and recommended
only medically supervised physical activity? ____ ____
Do you frequently have pains in your chest when you perform physical activity? ____ ____
Have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity? ____ ____
Do you lose your balance due to dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness? ____ ____
Do you have a bone, joint or any other health problem that causes you pain or
limitations that must be addressed when developing an exercise program
(i.e. diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis,
anorexia, bulimia, anemia, epilepsy, respiratory ailments, back problems, etc.)? ____ ____
Are you pregnant now or have given birth within the last 6 months? ____ ____
Have you had a recent surgery? ____ ____
If you have marked YES to any of the above, please elaborate below:
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Do you take any medications, either prescription or non-prescription, on a regular basis? Yes/No
What is the medication for?_______________________________________________________
How does this medication affect your ability to exercise or achieve your fitness goals?
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2) Do you drink alcohol? YES NO If yes, how many glasses per week?__________
6) On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your stress level (1=very low 10=very high)? ______
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Fitness History:
1) When were you in the best shape of your life? _____________________________________
2) Have you been exercising consistently for the past 3 months? YES NO
3) When did you first start thinking about getting in shape? _____________________________
5) On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your present fitness level (1=Worst 10=Best)?_____
2) How many times a day do you usually eat (including snacks)? _______________
6) What activities do you engage in while eating? (TV, reading etc) ______________________
8) Do you feel drops in your energy levels throughout the day? YES NO If yes, when?______
9) Do you know how many calories you eat per day? YES NO If yes, how many?_____
10) Are you currently or have you ever taken a multivitamin or any other food supplements? Y N
If yes, please list the supplements:
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12) How many times per week do you eat out? _____________
16) Do you eat past the point of fullness? Often Sometimes Never
17) Do you eat foods high in fat and sugar? Often Sometimes Never
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Exercise Related Questions: Skip to next section if you are presently inactive.
1) How often do you take part in physical exercise?
5-7x/week 3-4x/week 1-2x/week
2) If your participation is lower than you would like it to be, what are the reasons?
3) How long have you been consistently physically active for? ______________
List exercises:___________________________________________________________
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4. If you could design your own exercise program, what would an ideal training week look like to
you? Please be specific. List your favorite activities, rest days, time spent etc.
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Goal Setting:
How can a Personal Trainer help you? Please check that which applies.
Lose Body Fat Develop Muscle Tone Rehabilitate an Injury Nutrition Education
Start an Exercise Program Design a more advanced program Safety
Sports Specific Training Increase Muscle Size Fun Motivation
Other______________________________
In order to increase your chances of being successful at achieving your goals, a certain protocol
should be followed. Please ensure all your goals are ‘SMART’.
S= Specific (Provide details, how long, how much etc.)
M= Measurable (How will you measure whether you’ve reached your goals)
A= Attainable (Be realistic, set smaller goals)
R = Rewards-Based (Attach a reward to each goal)
T = Time Frame (Set specific dates for goals)
1. Please list in order of priority, the fitness goals you would like to achieve in the next 3-12
months?
a)__________________________________________________________________
b)__________________________________________________________________
c)__________________________________________________________________
2. How will you feel once you’ve achieved these goals? Be specific.
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3. Where do you rate health in your life? Low priority Medium Priority High priority
4. How committed are you to achieving your fitness goals? Very Semi Not very
5. What do you think the most important thing we can do to help you achieve your fitness goals?
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6. Outline what you feel are the obstacles or your potential actions, behaviors or activities that
could impede your progress towards accomplishing your goals (i.e. not training consistently,
upcoming vacation, busy season at work, not following the program, allowing other responsibilities
to become a priority over exercise etc.).
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a. _______________________b. ________________________c.________________________
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