[bpodgursky]

I agree with the weightlifting but honestly most trainers are garbage and most reasonably smart people would do equally well just finding good resources on youtube and making an effort not to be a dumbass.

[jwiz]

I think you can distinguish between "trainer" and "strength coach", and should prefer the latter.

Going to 24hour Fitness, and getting training sessions from those folks...not worth.

Finding a strength coach at a powerlifting/weightlifting gym...probably worth.