Motivation: One of the main reasons that people quit a training program is lack of motivation. The personal trainer that I used was a very good motivator, one time I went off my diet and ate some Godiva Chocolate, she looked at me during the training and said "How good does that Godiva Chocolate taste now?"
- Individualized Program: I was training for a physical agility test and she designed a special program for me.
- Efficiency: The Personal Trainer developed a workout that focused on specific exercises that I needed to do.
- Improve Technical Skills: The Personal Trainer showed me that I was using poor technique on several exercises.
- If you are new to exercise: A Personal Trainer is the ultimate fitness coach. My Personal Trainer built a simple effective routine for me to build on.
- Break through plateaus: My Personal Trainer added exercises to my routine, that I had never even known about that made my muscles stronger, and made me more agile so that I was able to break through my plateaus.
- Learn how to go it alone: The ultimate goal of the Personal Trainer is to teach you how to do it on your own, so that you don't have to use a Personal Trainer.
- Workout Safety: My Personal Trainer showed me how to avoid injuries, in some cases my form was so bad that I was risking injury.
- Workout at home: The personal trainer came to my home to teach me how to use personal exercise equipment.
- Lose Weight: One good thing about a Personal Trainer is that they help you build a program to gain muscle and lose fat.
Have you ever used a Personal Trainer? If so, what was your experience like?
How much did your personal trainer cost? I would be interested in one, but it always seems like the costs are so high. Did you feel like you got what you paid for or more?
ReplyDeleteI used a Personal Trainer in 2006 and also I was living in a rural area at that time. The Personal Trainer I used charged $25/hr and she came to my home, she would do a package of 6 sessions for $144 and a package of 12 sessions for $276. She was definitely worth it. I know the Y and the larger gyms in this area have Personal Trainers on staff that will work with you, and they offer discounts to members.
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog, keep up the hard work and good luck.