5 Reasons To Hire A Personal Trainer April 7th, 2008


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    I’m not going to be naive about it; many people see personal trainers as an unnecessary expense. That’s so far from the truth, it’s not even funny! Everyone who works out (or would like to begin a fitness regimen) should consult with a personal trainer. The money that you spend will not only include a certain number of intense sessions to help you reach your fitness goals, but you will also receive knowledge that can be used for the rest of your life. My gym offers a free first workout for new members, and complimentary fitness assessments for everyone else. If you are teetering between whether or not you should finally hire a personal trainer, let me give you FIVE good reasons why it’s a great idea.

    1. Knowledge - personal trainers do this for a living. Remember that. I never truly understood the benefits of having a personal trainer until I became one. I remember that during my first week, I learned so much information on how to train correctly that I had to take a week of to re-assess my workout regimen! And they can give you so much advice on a range of subjects, such as strength training, functional training, dieting, muscle endurance. . . I could seriously go on for a while.

    2. Motivation - it seems that there is always a “two week fallout” at the gym. That means that someone will be motivated on their own to go to the gym for two weeks, at max, and then never return! They may see a little result and be content, or they just may get bored. Whatever the case may be, personal trainers are the remedy. People are more likely to stick with the program past two weeks if they know someone is waiting on them at the gym. It’s like having a workout partner. . . except you’re the only one that’s working out!

    3. Reliability - this ties in with the first reason, knowledge. Personal trainers are a reliable source of information. My fitness director to told me to think of myself as a doctor. A doctor that prescribes fitness. If you get sick or something hurts, your doctor is your reliable source for treament, right? Think about personal trainers in the same way.

    4. Techniques - let’s just say you should never get bored. An associate of mine (who has earned the internal title of “super trainer”) is certified in almost everything you can think of: yoga, pilates, kickboxing, stretching. Those are just the couple that I remember! Of course, he implements all of his certifications into his workout programs for his clients, and they love it! The reason he is so successful is because he can assess a clients goals and tailor a dynamic, fun program specifically for his or her needs.

    5. Attitude - attitudes are infectious. Your personal trainer is (or should be) upbeat and energetic every session! If you come in and you’ve had a long day at work or things aren’t going right in your life, we’ll make sure that you leave a little happier than when you come in. Of course, you’re body will hurt, but that will go away in a few days, and you’ll, physically, feel even better!

    If you have any more questions about personal training that I have no addressed, feel free to drop me an email

    anwar@cannedfitness.com

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