Thinking About Personal Training?
The benefit of personal training with experienced and qualified trainers is that he/she will:
• Assess your current level of fitness
• Consider your goals; and then
• Devise an individually tailored regime
• Achieve those goals quickly and safely
Does a Personal Trainer ask questions about your lifestyle?
The nature of personal training is such that it incorporates your needs, goals & preferences.
Your trainer will need to ask some initial questions during the consultation, which probe the demands that are placed on you from your job or lifestyle. Typically the first session will include questions about:
a. Basic personal details
b. Medical background
c. Fitness background
d. Lifestyle factors (e.g. smoking or drinking)
e. Nutritional habits (you may be asked to keep a diary)
So as you can see your trainer looks at more than just the fitness or exercise component of your life. Any professional trainer should be able to provide information and advice about nutrition, stress management, motivational techniques and then be able to refer you on to others where the need may arise e.g. (Chiropractics or Massage say.)
Personal Training - Your goals for training ...
Probably crucial to the whole equation is your goals for training and choosing a personal trainer with whom you will train to get the results you want.
QUESTIONS YOU MAY ASK YOURSELF
What do I want to achieve?
(E.g. weight loss, aerobic fitness, flexibility etc.
Q. How much time can I devote to the programme and at what time of day?
Do I need a trainer who specialises in any particular areas? (E.g. weights, nutrition, sports injuries)
Q. Do I have any physical limitations? (E.g. weak or injury prone areas)
Q. Do I have a gym to work out at?
Q. Would I prefer a male or female trainer?
Benefits: personal trainer ... Why?
Because a personal trainer can effect a dramatic change to your lifestyle and therefore to your wellbeing.
Q. What benefit am I going to get from a personal training program?
Invariably, the first question we get asked! The fact that you are asking yourself the question means that you are probably thinking about the benefits of a personal trainer; but what do you think you need help with?
Improving your fitness levels; rehabilitation after an illness or operation; losing a few pounds; improving your general health; or even training for a marathon?
The benefit of personal training with experienced and qualified trainers is that he/she will:
• Assess your current level of fitness
• Consider your goals
• Devise an individually tailored regime to help you
Why should I use a Personal Trainer?
Some people are happy to follow their own programme in their own time and place; for those who lack the time, or the motivation, or the energy to train effectively on their own, a Personal Trainer can be the answer. The support, advice and encouragement come with safe exercise technique to help you avoid injuries.
When do I need a Personal Trainer?
When you are overweight, when you are underweight, when you are unfit, when you want to get fitter, when you have just had a baby, when you are in training, when you are bored with training, when the kids have left home, when the jeans don't fit, when you are too busy to keep fit, when you are going skiing, when Christmas has happened, when summer is about to happen, when aerobics has got boring, when you can't avoid the mirror, when you always avoid the scales, when you want to!
How often should I train?
Three times each week should be sufficient for you to start feeling and seeing results. Although, like anything, you will get more out of it, if you put more in. Whether you work out with your Trainer every time is up to you, and how motivated you are, how often you can afford to train, what your schedule is like every week
Where should I train?
There is no 'should' - you can achieve results working out in a gym, in the park, or at home. It is more a matter of availability and of convenience for you, particularly if you have special rehabilitative needs, which may require special equipment.
Will my Trainer put me on a diet? Stop me smoking/make me stop drinking?
Most Personal Trainers are fully aware that in order to change an unhealthy lifestyle you have to work within it. You will find that many Personal Trainers can give you nutritional and lifestyle advice - whether you take it is up to you. We are only with you a few hours a week, but the fitter you become, the better you will treat your body as a natural consequence.
What sort of people have a Personal Trainer?
Housewives, stockbrokers, rock stars, company directors, nannies, coffee-shop managers, bankers, doctors, dressmakers, accountants, firemen, receptionists, PR executives, hoteliers, waiters, newsagents, DJs, journalists, producers, secretaries, actors, sportsmen and women, electricians, anyone who wants one!
What sort of people are Personal Trainers?
Energetic, committed, motivating, enthusiastic, bright, sympathetic, dedicated, understanding, busy, interested, professional, healthy, intelligent, flexible, knowledgeable, approachable, confidential, trustworthy, friendly, ordinary people....
Can I set the time I work out?
You are the client and so should be able to train when you want. However, do remember that trainers will have existing clients and so your first choice may not be available so it's best to be flexible. If you're changing your training time, always give at least 24 hours notice - otherwise you might be charged.
What happens during a Personal Training session?
A personal training session will normally last for one hour. This will follow along the lines of a brief warm-up followed by your main training programme where you will focus on your goals using cardiovascular, strength or flexibility exercises. Finally there will be a cool down or relaxation period. Any programme may vary from one session to the next according to the clients' needs and progress.
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