Along with the monetary investment there are other reasons to choose to work with a personal trainer. Personal trainers can help you to achieve your fitness goals faster and safer than if you worked on them on your own.
Finding a personal trainer should be like finding a doctor. You want to make sure they are certified, knowledgeable, understand your goals and have a personality that fits with yours. You have to feel comfortable with your trainer and trust them. It make take a few trials until you find the trainer that is right for you. Try not to get discouraged, there is a trainer out there who will be the perfect fit for you.
The first step is to have an assessment with your trainer. They will go over basic exercises to assess your fitness level. They will also discuss with you your health history, any injuries and what your fitness goals are. After the assessment you should sit down with your trainer so they can go over their plan, the exercises and the timeline to reach your goals.
At your first session after the assessment the trainer will teach you some of the exercises that you will be performing throughout your fitness plan. Make sure you listen carefully and watch their instruction. By following exactly what your trainer is telling you, you will avoid injury and will be more efficient in your exercise routine.
A trainer can also make your workouts more fun and interesting by changing your normal routine. We often get comfortable in our routine and it can become mundane but with a trainer their extensive knowledge in fitness allows them to develop more creative workouts which in turn motivate us to keep coming back. Using your trainers experience also creates a more effective workout. You will no longer waste time thinking of what to do when you get to the gym. Your trainer will already have their plan for you established so every minute of your time at the gym is used for physical activity instead of thinking and planning.
Personal trainers will also motivate you while you’re doing the exercises that they’ve prescribed. They can help to push you to keep going, count your reps so you don’t lose track and help you adapt you exercises as you go to reduce the risk of injury.
Now it’s time to take your first time towards better fitness. Speak to a consultant at your local gym and set up an initial assessment with a personal trainer. You have nothing to lose and better fitness to gain.
