Let's get personal (trainers)

We start by talking about the common stereotypes of personal trainers and the people who use them. Is a 30-day transformation possible? Yes, but is it sustainable? 

We create a list for you of questions you can ask to identify a good personal trainer. 

• Do they start with some kind of an intake?
• What are you goals, can they help you articulate them and reach them?
• How many times a week could you adhere to the program or train? 
• What qualifications should you look for?
• What is their success rate and how do past clients feel about them?
• Is their style of training motivating for you?

Red flags:

• They put you through a rigid program without considering the way you feel before each session
• They encourage you to push through the pain 

A personal trainer is an investment. We talk about the pros and the cons of investing in a personal trainer.

People who use personal trainers see an increase of 40-50% of goal-reaching. They provide motivation and a path to your goals that is safer and reduces the chance of injury. Having a second set of eyes to help review your form makes a huge difference. 

How long should you commit to a personal trainer before you can accurately assess the effectiveness of your workouts? What should you be looking for in the way you feel, and body composition within the first 30 and 90 days? Have there been significant improvements in your health, are you eating differently, sleeping differently? 

How many times a week should you see a personal trainer? The answer depends on some variables we go into in our discussion. 

You can never out-train a bad diet.

Confidence is priceless. When it comes to investing in personal training; if someone were to say for $5,000 you can regain your health and have a sense of pride and confidence in your body, would you do it?