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November 11, 2024

WHY OPT FOR A PERSONAL TRAINER?

Personal trainers play a crucial role in motivating clients to achieve their fitness goals. One key method is through personalised encouragement. By understanding each client’s unique motivations, trainers can tailor their approach, providing positive reinforcement that resonates on an individual level. This could involve celebrating small milestones, which boosts confidence and fosters a sense of accomplishment.

Setting realistic and attainable goals is another effective strategy. Personal trainers can break down larger objectives into manageable steps, making progress feel more achievable and less overwhelming. This approach helps clients stay focused and motivated as they can see tangible results over time.

Personal trainers can also vary workouts to keep the experience engaging and fun. Routine changes prevent monotony and can reignite a client’s enthusiasm for their fitness journey. This variety not only keeps clients interested but also challenges different muscle groups, leading to more comprehensive fitness improvements.

Creating a supportive and positive environment is essential. Trainers who build a rapport and establish trust with their clients can provide emotional support, making the fitness journey less daunting. This connection encourages clients to push through difficult times, knowing they have a dedicated partner in their corner.

Lastly, personal trainers can educate clients on the benefits of their workouts, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the process. Knowledge empowers clients, making them more likely to stay committed to their fitness routines.

August 7, 2023

IS HAVING A PERSONAL TRAINER FOR ME?

Are you thinking about getting a Personal Trainer, but you’re not sure if it’s for you? Do you feel confused as to what they can offer, or are you worried about making sure you find someone who is qualified?

The following article from the National Register of Personal Trainers will hopefully help to answer some of your questions. Plus their website can help you to find a qualified trainer in your area.

The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer:

You may have seen personal trainers operating in your gym or seen adverts for them and wondered if there was any benefit. Here we explore how hiring a personal trainer could make all the difference.

Helping You Achieve Your Goals
One of the first benefits of hiring a personal trainer is to help you define what you are trying to achieve. This can be really helpful if you aren’t sure what you are doing and why you are doing it. The personal trainer will then design a programme to help you achieve that goal. It may be your goal is too ambitious and you need to build up to it with smaller goals along the way.

Goal setting is really crucial because it dictates your fitness programme but also your motivation. Your personal trainer will want to get this first stage right. Examples of common fitness goals include losing weight, building muscle or getting fit for a specific sport.

Fitness Programme Design
From your goals a personal trainer will then design your fitness programme. The real advantage of this is that your personal trainer will know of exercises that you may not but will also understand new techniques and also enough about the human body to be able to advise you if you have any injuries or illnesses.

The personal trainer will also be able to take into account the time you have available to train. This fact that your programme is bespoke means it is more likely to yield results.

Inspiring You
One of the main reasons people drop out of fitness is boredom and not achieving goals. Your personal trainer will motivate and encourage you to do the training session, give you feedback and praise but also keep that programme full of variety so that you won’t get bored.

Working out with someone next to you is completely different to working out alone after a long day of work.

Learning How To Exercise Properly
Apart from some instruction when you first join a gym it may have been years since someone commented on how your push-ups are or whether your sit up was done correctly. Poorly performed exercises can lead to injury but can also be ineffective.

Your personal trainer will ensure that you know how to perform each move and that you do it properly. This ensures that if you are then working out at home you know exactly what you are doing.

Holding You To Account
This is similar to motivation but is really about ensuring that you keep to your side of the bargain. This is really important if you are someone who really lacks commitment to your training and is easily led astray. Your personal trainer will ask why you missed a training session and will charge you for a session you cancelled without notice. This alone can provide the motivation you may need to get fit.

Combatting Boredom
A personal trainer will ensure that your programme is varied enough to keep you motivated. They will use equipment, free weights, balls and other equipment to ensure that you are constantly being challenged.

An example is abdominal workouts. A personal trainer will know that having to do the same sit ups each session can get boring so why not perform your sit ups on a ball which really challenges your core? Or what about some stability exercises that also get the core going?

Time Management
Many people often complain that they don’t have time to work out. If your time is really stretched then a personal trainer can really come into their own. They will ensure that your programme can be performed in the time you have and that it cuts to the chase.

Specialist Work
Many personal trainers have qualifications in nutrition so can also advise you on not just the exercise you do but also what you should be eating and what portions are correct. In addition many personal trainers are qualified to work with people who are obese or who suffer from illnesses where fitness is important but care does need to be taken.

For this reason working with a well-qualified personal trainer is essential.

By Ian Duncan

April 15, 2013

GYM MEMBERSHIP V’S PERSONAL TRAINER

The average gym-goer pays a hefty £20-£25 per session due to the infrequent use of their membership!

If you need some motivation to kick-start your exercise regime, I may be just the person you need.

I will help you to focus on realistic and achievable goals, giving you support and advice on the best way to train.

So, rather than wasting money on a gym membership that never sees the light of day, why not invest in a Personal Trainer that will have you seeing phenomenal results.

For more information please don’t hesitate to contact me.

February 3, 2013

COULD YOU BENEFIT FROM HAVING A PERSONAL TRAINER?

If you answer yes to one or more of the questions below, you could benefit from having a Personal Trainer to help you with your exercise programme:

1. I want to lose more body fat and tone up my muscles more than I have been.
2. I want to improve my diet and nutrition.
3. I want to get as much out of my workouts as I possibly can and not just ‘go through the motions’.
4. I want more motivation and be more consistent in my workouts.
5. I want to have more energy, endurance and enthusiasm.
6. I want to look better and feel better.