29 things that personal trainers want you to know

This collection of things personal trainers want you to know covers all elements of working out, from best gym practice and how to structure a workout to the tips and tricks you need to know to get the most from your routine.

Personal trainers are the experts when it comes to the best ways to work out in the gym and how to adjust your routine to work for you, just like running coaches have it covered when you're training for your first 10km run or marathon. Whether you have your own PT you see once or twice a week or you follow advice from trainers online, most of us have experience with these experts.

As a Health editor, I've spoken to hundreds of personal trainers over the years and I've also had my own personal trainer for two years. In that time, I've soaked up everything they have to say.