Hayley discusses the effectiveness of personal trainers this week
Trainers were exclusively at one time for the super rich, only sighted by us normal folks in paparazzi photographs behind their celebs and out of reach. But personal trainers have gone mainstream, and they are more accessible than ever before to the masses.
Some personal trainers are worth their weight in gold-plated
dumbbells, I should know, my BF is one. However. Beware! A lot… are untrained and scammers...
Sometimes, we just can't do it by ourselves. We like our excuses too much. Personal trainers should motivate and educate us, in an effort to improve levels of fitness and maintain an enhanced health and well-being.
And yet not all so-called specialists are properly trained on the fast-and-loose end of the spectrum. Given that 37% of health club members are beginners, personal trainers are largely catering to the unfit.
Make sure you are recommended a trainer by someone you know, and ask about their qualifications and where they trained.
Though health clubs don't typically dangle the group option in front of you, most personal trainers will work something out if you ask.
After all, it's a win-win situation.
Finding and choosing a trainer can be a little confusing and, for some, intimidating.
This person's job is to assess your fitness level, figure out what your goals are (or help you set goals) set up a program and keep you motivated.
Through professional guidance, trainers will teach you what pace and intensity level is required to get into great shape.
You may ask yourself why you would benefit from a personal trainer. After all, why should you pay somebody your well earned cash, to tell you to exercise when you can just go and exercise for free?
A lot of people in the gym learn exercises by watching other people do them, but are they right for you???
If you are an absolute beginner, a personal trainer is the ultimate
fitness coach. A good trainer will introduce you to a very simple,
effective routine and build it efficiently, so before you know it, you
have the confidence and knowledge to decide what is right for you
without injuries.
The personal trainer watches your form, monitors your vitals and can provide objective feedback about your limits and strengths.
Therefore, I think it’s money well spent in the right hands too start off your fitness programme….
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