Too often, people view personal trainers as a luxury, believing they can accomplish their fitness goals on their own.
In reality, anyone can benefit from using a personal trainer.
While a certified personal trainer does cost money, investing in one is a guaranteed way to improve your health and fitness as opposed to throwing money away on gimmicks and programs that never get you anywhere.
Still not convinced? Here are 10 reasons why working with a certified personal trainer is the best investment you can make in yourself.
No. 10 Consistency – Do you find it difficult to stick to your program? Scheduling regular appointments with a personal trainer helps eliminate any excuses you might come up with for not exercising.
No. 9 Expertise – A good personal trainer will watch closely to ensure that you are doing the exercises properly to maximize your result and target the intended muscle group. A personal trainer will show you how to exercise safely (including which exercises to avoid) and instruct you on the proper and safe use of exercise equipment.
No. 8 Individual attention – What works for one person, may not work for another when it comes to choosing an exercise program. A personal trainer will develop the most effective program for you based on your fitness evaluation results and personal goals.
No. 7 Variety – Personal trainers know of alternative exercises if you have difficulty with one or if you have an injury to work around. Sometimes a modified version of an exercise is necessary, depending on your fitness level. A good trainer will expertly shape an exercise for you.
No. 6 Motivation – A trainer will push you harder than you will push yourself but keep you from rushing ahead too quickly. A good trainer knows how to push you beyond your comfort zone and when to stop before pain or injury sets in.
No. 5 Nutritional advice – Educated and experienced trainers understand macronutrients and their relationship to results and performance. An excellent trainer can help teach you what foods to choose in a variety of settings, as well as how to figure out your personal nutritional needs (calories, protein/carbohydrate/fat grams), and help you understand nutrient timing, which can have a huge impact on reaching your goals and making you look and feel better.
No. 4 Goal setting – Many people don’t fully understand how to set proper goals. Personal trainers are educated on how to set specific, measurable and attainable goals.
Most people enter the gym with either no plan or a vague plan. They sleep walk through the same exercises with no specific goals and wonder why they haven’t lost weight or gained muscle in the last six months. Having a personal trainer forces you to not only set specific, measurable goals, but keeps you accountable and motivated to reach those goals.
No. 3 Learn new skills – When you start working with a personal trainer, they will teach you routines, workouts, and facts about your body that you would have never known otherwise. Personal trainers have a wealth of knowledge and it’s exciting to learn something new each time you meet with them.
No. 2 Develop a routine – It is easy to get to the gym and hop on the treadmill, but then what? Trainers are educated on the most effective ways to help you get to your fitness goals. A trainer will help you to figure out what makes sense in your life and teach you to maximize your time in the gym but not overwhelm you.
No. 1 Non-judgmental support – Your trainer only cares about you and your success. Each hour you spend with your trainer is an hour to focus on you and only you! They will provide consistent feedback to help you better yourself and achieve your goals. Most importantly, the trainer is able to do this without making you feel inadequate or judged. Trainers don’t judge or derogate. They help you to see all of your successes, big and small, even when you can’t see them yourself. Through this support, trainers will hold you accountable and motivate you, despite your feelings about yourself!
To learn more about the benefits or working with a certified personal trainer, or to take your free fitness test drive, call AMP Fitness at 216-831-3674 or email us at info@ampfitness.com.
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