This document discusses the importance of conducting client assessments and appraisals. Assessments provide personal health and fitness data that allows trainers to create customized exercise programs addressing clients' wants and needs. The document outlines assessing health risks, physical fitness components, and goal-setting using SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) criteria. Trainers should privately discuss assessment results with clients and set bi-weekly follow-up assessments to track improvements.