Personal
training is an option for members who need the extra motivation or guidance to
get through a workout. It’s also a great
way to learn new exercises and progress your fitness routine.
training is an option for members who need the extra motivation or guidance to
get through a workout. It’s also a great
way to learn new exercises and progress your fitness routine.
Working with a
trainer is great but are you getting the most out of your sessions?
trainer is great but are you getting the most out of your sessions?
Set Clear Goals
It’s important
that you and your trainer are on the same page. It’s also important that you set clear goals so
your trainer can build the appropriate program for you. Think SMART
goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely. Goal setting should be worked into your first
appointment and revisited during each session.
that you and your trainer are on the same page. It’s also important that you set clear goals so
your trainer can build the appropriate program for you. Think SMART
goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely. Goal setting should be worked into your first
appointment and revisited during each session.
Arrive Early
I say this
over and over again to my clients… warm up before your session! Showing up late not only cuts into your
training time but now the trainer has to incorporate a warm up into the routine
leaving not much time for actual exercise.
Show up early to get in a little cardio, dynamic stretches and/or foam
roll so you’re ready to go when the session begins.
over and over again to my clients… warm up before your session! Showing up late not only cuts into your
training time but now the trainer has to incorporate a warm up into the routine
leaving not much time for actual exercise.
Show up early to get in a little cardio, dynamic stretches and/or foam
roll so you’re ready to go when the session begins.
Speak Up
Communication
should go both ways. Ask questions. Let your trainer know how you’re feeling and exactly
what you’re feeling. If something isn’t
right, don’t be afraid to speak up. We
appreciate your feedback and honestly!
should go both ways. Ask questions. Let your trainer know how you’re feeling and exactly
what you’re feeling. If something isn’t
right, don’t be afraid to speak up. We
appreciate your feedback and honestly!
Do Your Homework
You can’t just
show up to your once a week training appointment and expect to see progress. Your trainer can work with you to build a weekly
plan but it’s ultimately up to you to commit by exercising on your own, eating
right and recovering well.
show up to your once a week training appointment and expect to see progress. Your trainer can work with you to build a weekly
plan but it’s ultimately up to you to commit by exercising on your own, eating
right and recovering well.
Bring A Buddy
Still struggling
with motivation? Find a friend with similar
fitness levels and goals to team up with.
They can help get you out the door on days you may consider cancelling
and help push you harder during the workout.
One-on-one personal training can get expensive so ask about most
cost-effective group personal training rates.
with motivation? Find a friend with similar
fitness levels and goals to team up with.
They can help get you out the door on days you may consider cancelling
and help push you harder during the workout.
One-on-one personal training can get expensive so ask about most
cost-effective group personal training rates.
Attitude Is Everything
Everyone has
their own reason for working out but if you’re not invested in your own health
and fitness, you’re never going to get results.
A positive attitude is key along with patience, commitment, consistency,
and hard work.
their own reason for working out but if you’re not invested in your own health
and fitness, you’re never going to get results.
A positive attitude is key along with patience, commitment, consistency,
and hard work.
Blog post by Jen Skiba.
