fitnessnewbie
08-02-2005, 08:00 AM
I just moved to NJ and joined a gym. My question is about training. I am the type of person who needs that extra push from a trainer to help me lose weight. My question is are they worth the money to buy 10 sessions? Or could I get the same benefit from buying a session or two and just following what they showed me? :confused:
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Sixbells99
08-02-2005, 03:05 PM
I just moved to NJ and joined a gym. My question is about training. I am the type of person who needs that extra push from a trainer to help me lose weight. My question is are they worth the money to buy 10 sessions? Or could I get the same benefit from buying a session or two and just following what they showed me? :confused:
It all depends on the trainer and what kind of workouts you want to do. I think you should try just one or two sessions first just to be sure you like the trainer and their methods.
Of course a good personal trainer is worth their weight in gold. IF you find a good one that motivates and gives you the results you want and if you have the money, keep them indefinitely!
But if your pockets are not unlimited then perhaps a compromise would be to book a couple of sessions get the trainer so they show you how to perform the exercises correctly and then get them to set a program for you and then go back in 10 weeks for a follow up session and a review of your performance. Aim for having a couple of sessions every 10 weeks or what cost will allow. Of course the more the better. But try and aim for having a trainer for at least a year. And if need be spread out those ten sessions over one year. That will keep you motivated more.
It all depends on the trainer and what kind of workouts you want to do. I think you should try just one or two sessions first just to be sure you like the trainer and their methods.
Of course a good personal trainer is worth their weight in gold. IF you find a good one that motivates and gives you the results you want and if you have the money, keep them indefinitely!
But if your pockets are not unlimited then perhaps a compromise would be to book a couple of sessions get the trainer so they show you how to perform the exercises correctly and then get them to set a program for you and then go back in 10 weeks for a follow up session and a review of your performance. Aim for having a couple of sessions every 10 weeks or what cost will allow. Of course the more the better. But try and aim for having a trainer for at least a year. And if need be spread out those ten sessions over one year. That will keep you motivated more.
fitnessnewbie
08-02-2005, 10:42 PM
Thanks! Pretty sound advice! I had a trainer back at the gym I went to in PA, and man I miss him. I only worked with him a couple times but he helped me a lot and pushed me beyond my limits. Right now at my current gym, I can do group training sessions and plan on starting them next week. I can only get to their Tuesday night session due to my work schedule. I do plan on talking to them about more intense training. I have more toning to do that actual weight loss, I know I will lose as I tone, but my toning is so important to me.
Thanks agian! I know I will be taking your advice! :)
Thanks agian! I know I will be taking your advice! :)