Personal Training Benefits
Have you ever considered personal training or working with a personal trainer? With all the fitness options available to you, you may scoff at the idea of investing in personal training. However, working with a trainer can be an invaluable experience and help you reach new heights of fitness and athleticism. In this post, we discuss five benefits of personal training that you can’t get with any other type of fitness program.
Accountability
One of the biggest benefits of personal training is the accountability. When you work with a trainer, you create a commitment to another person that helps you stay accountable. If you struggle to make time for or complete your workouts because you lack accountability, investing in a personal trainer can make all the difference.
Customization
When you work with a qualified personal trainer, they create a customized exercise plan for you that takes your goals, exercise history, injuries and limitations into consideration. A good trainer will devise a plan that will target your specific goals without causing you pain or re-injury. Contrast that with a group fitness class or video workout program that might not be well-suited to your goals or injury history. Working with a qualified trainer takes the guess work out of your workout program and gets you on the fastest path towards your goals.
Technique and Form Correction
A competent personal trainer will also help you to learn proper exercise form and technique that minimizes your chances of injury. Learning good technique also helps you recruit your target muscle groups optimally. In a group fitness class you might not receive as much personalized attention to ensure you use safe exercise technique. When you do a workout video at home without any guidance, you may not be performing the exercises safe or correctly at all. A good trainer can help you learn proper technique that you can use for the rest of your life.
Goal Setting and Achievement
A good personal trainer will also help you set realistic, yet challenging goals and actually reach them. An experienced trainer will help you set personal fitness goals that are SMART, challenging and doable. They will work with you and provide accountability and support to help you reach your goals. A good trainer will also keep you from giving up on yourself when you struggle. Finally, a good trainer will provide encouragement and adjustments to help you overcome any obstacle.
Camaraderie and Community
The final major benefit to working with a personal trainer is camaraderie and community. Let’s face it. We live in a disconnected and isolated society. Rather than joining groups or teams, many of us get more interaction with our screens than socialization with others. Working with a trainer or coach can become a lifelong partnership. Many of my clients have become lifelong friends.
Interested in giving personal training a try for yourself? Please fill out an application form on the personal training page and I will reach out to you directly for a complementary consultation.
