Personal Trainers
What is a Personal Trainer?
A personal trainer is a fitness professional qualified to help you improve your health, fitness or athletic performance through safe, effective exercise.
A good personal trainer works with you to develop exercise programs:
That fit you
That you like (and will follow)
That meet your goals
Why do I need a Personal Trainer?
Learning, on your own, what to do, how to do it properly, how much to do, and when to do it can be expensive and time-consuming.
COST OF DOING IT YOURSELF
- Reading, studying, practicing
- Books, magazines, classes
- Ineffective training—time wasted
- Bad advice—time lost and injuries
- Visits to doctor for “repair work”
- Ineffective equipment—money wasted
What does a Personal Trainer do?
A good personal trainer:
- Finds out what your goals are
- Determines your current heath and fitness status
- Helps you establish sensible milestones
- Learns your exercise likes and dislikes
- Develops effective exercise programs that meet your goals
- Makes exercise as enjoyable as possible
- Helps you motivate yourself
- Teaches you how to perform your exercises properly
- Monitors your progress
- Recommends new exercises to reduce boredom
- Makes adjustments as your physical condition changes
What do I get from a Personal Trainer?
You get:
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A general fitness assessment
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Help setting SMART goals
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---Specific
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---Measurable
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---Attainable
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---Relevant
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---Time-bound
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Personalized exercise programs
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Training in proper technique
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Progress monitoring
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Program evaluation and adjustment
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Motivation
Personal trainers are guides:
They show you the path; but you have to walk it!
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