Why You Need to Hire a Personal Fitness Trainer
Want to be healthier, happier and more functionally fit? Maybe you just want to look good or get ripped. It doesn’t matter what your gym goals are – a qualified personal trainer can make them more reachable for you.
Here are reasons why you should consider working with a personal trainer:
You’re just starting out.
Pumping iron is not as simple as lifting heavy objects, putting them down, and lifting them up again. You may think you know exactly how it works, but how sure are you? If you have a “workout partner” helping you out, what makes you think he’s giving you the right coaching? Having a friend at the gym is great, but only a professional trainer can teach you how to do things right.
You like the machines a lot.
Do you prefer the Smith rack or leg press machine over doing proper squats? Have you never tried a deadlift before? Are you a frequent user of the pec deck? In terms of lifting, nothing works better than old school, which means free weights. Machines can be quite useful, but only for “finishing” exercises.
You focus too much on the bar muscles.
For the men, no doubt women dig bulging biceps, but that doesn’t mean you should stop there. Consider your entire body. An effective personal trainer can offer you a complete lifting program that addresses your specific goals, as well as boosts your body’s health and performance in a way that women find appealing.
You just love the pec deck.
It’s good to do some bicep pumps, but an all-body approach targeting multiple joint movements is important – deadlifts, rows, overhead press, squats, bench press, and chin-ups.
You’re getting injured and/or not achieving your goals.
Weightlifting is very important. You need a professional to ensure that you’re lifting correctly to get the best results but with your joints protected. You’re not supposed to be flopping around, trying to bench more than necessary.
You’re bored or you’ve reached a plateau.
Even as an accomplished lifter, a trainer can still help you tweak things around so that lifting will stay interesting or exciting.
If you’ve been convinced you need a personal trainer (most people do, especially at the start), don’t go with just any trainer. Find someone who will gladly give you references and has certification. Certifications are not all created equal though. Some of the reputable ones include ISSA (International Sports Society Association), ACE (American Council on Exercise), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and the AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).
Certainly, you must also inquire about payment. In most cases, you will be able to get a discount for a package of around 10 to 20 sessions. Remember, your trainer’s philosophy must be in line with yours, or you won’t be happy training and that can compromise your results. Lastly, take a look at the trainer. If he’s out of shape, you should seriously wonder why. You can’t be motivated by someone who can’t motivate himself.
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