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Safety & Responsible Training
Version 1.0 · Last updated October 2026
The short version
Check a trainer's qualifications and insurance before booking. Speak to your GP before starting a new exercise programme if you have any health concerns. Tell your trainer about injuries, conditions, medication and pregnancy. In an emergency, call 999.
This summary is for convenience — the full text below is the binding version.
1. Check before you book
FMPT is a directory. Unless a profile shows a clearly labelled badge explaining what we checked, we have not verified the trainer's claims. Ask to see qualifications and insurance, ask for references, and trust your judgement.
2. Your health
Exercise carries inherent risk. Consult your GP before starting a new exercise programme, especially if you are pregnant, injured, or have a medical condition. Always tell your trainer about injuries, conditions, medication and pregnancy before training.
3. During sessions
A good trainer will screen you first (for example with a PAR-Q form), explain exercises, and never pressure you into movements that cause pain. You can stop any session at any time.
4. Emergencies
In an emergency call 999. FMPT is not an emergency service. To report a safety concern about a trainer, use our complaints and reporting process.