1. If you’ve exercised regularly for several months and are not seeing the changes you’d like. A personal trainer will be able to recognize the plateau you’ve hit and push you beyond it. A trainer will look at your current exercise and nutrition program habits and see where improvement could be made. A trainer will also go over your goals with you and break them down into realistic ones with a reasonable timeline to get there.
2. If you don’t know where to begin. There is a lot of information to know when beginning a workout program. If you’re unfamiliar with the gym, it can be overwhelming and even intimidating. A personal trainer can educate you in what types of exercises will be appropriate for you based on your desired goals. A trainer will also establish what resistance will be appropriate for each exercise. They will ensure you are doing each exercise correctly and with proper form.
3. If you’re bored with your current program. Even if you have worked out on your own for a while, you can still benefit from a personal trainer. Just a few sessions with a trainer can give you new ideas and exercises to change up your workout a little. A trainer will provide you with new challenges and the opportunity to learn how to use equipment you might not normally use.
4. If you like to be challenged. It’s easy to just go through the motions when exercising on your own. A trainer will add that extra push to keep you on your toes and working hard. You will improve your fitness by continuing to push yourself beyond what you do on your own.
5. If you need the accountability. Sometimes people need a standing appointment in order to get into the gym. If you know you’ve paid for your sessions and know your trainer is waiting on you, it will be harder to find excuses not to get your workout.
6. If you have specific limitations, conditions or injuries. If you have heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, any injuries, etc, you can benefit from a personal trainer. They will show you proper modifications that are necessary for you, as well as exercises to avoid.
7. If you are training for a specific event. A personal trainer can guide you through exercises that will strengthen the muscles needed for your specific event. They will also ensure you will be at your best for the day of the event.
*Please refer to my previous blog (dated June 1, 2011 on How to Choose a Personal Trainer) for additional information*
For my 24 Hour Fitness readers: We have a training promotion going on now: purchase 10 sessions and get 1 session free! 20 sessions will get you 2 free sessions! This promotion ends on Thursday August 18th 2011 so act fast! If you decide to purchase sessions with me, I will give you an additional hour to discuss your fitness goals and give you an initial fitness assessment. (You could save up to $210 with this!)
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