THE 411 ON PERSONAL TRAINERS
Personal Trainers are here to assist you on your fitness journey. Question is, do you use them or not? There is no need to feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, just to use a personal trainer. Personal trainers can be used for many different reasons. If you’re a beginner, they are very useful in assisting you with the use of different equipment in the gym. If you’re more advanced in your fitness journey then they are here to help, support and guide you through any specific targets you may want to work on and help you find the best workout for your situation. If you’re someone who has an injury, they are here to guide you through the best workouts to further support your ease back into the fitness world without putting anymore strain onto your injury.
What Is The Role Of A Personal Trainer?
First things first, a personal trainer should have relevant qualifications and be registered with a recognised industry association such as the Australian Institute Of Fitness. A personal trainer’s job is to work with your health and allied health professionals, discuss your goals, assess your fitness level, design a program for you and help keep you motivated.
A personal trainer can:
Help you exercise safely and efficiently
Help you with correct positions and technique
Monitor your progress
Adjust your exercise program in response to your changing fitness level
Offer general advice on good nutrition according to national guidelines
Vary your exercise options to keep you motivated, interested and enjoying your workouts
Help you to manage some if not most of the exercises on your own
Hold you accountable
Without knowing what we actually want in a personal trainer, it can lead us into a situation where you start working out with someone who may have a different outlook on your specific target. At FIT it is best to ask about our different trainers, as they specialise in different things to to suit your needs. For example, rehabilitation, pregnancy or strength training.
The Benefits Of Using A Trainer
They fit into your schedule
They are an unofficial therapist – great for that stress download
They help improve your mental health
They help you form good habits
They will motivate you
They can help you set realistic results
They can help you with realistic goals, like getting ready for a wedding
They make the session educational for you
They dedicate their time to only YOU during your session
Some Things To Consider When Starting Out With A New Trainer
How much do they charge per hour?
Are there any additional fees?
The time of day they offer their session, are they flexible?
How do they tailor exercise programs for their clients?
Do they have a good knowledge around your goals or any special requirements you may have. Eg post natal exercise or rehabilitation.
You will be spending quite a bit of time, getting to know this person so make sure you feel comfortable with their training approach.
What Are Some Signs You’ve Hired The Wrong Trainer?
They don’t listen to you
They don’t focus their attention on you during your session
They try to sell you other services or nutrition products that you don’t require
They say it’s supposed to hurt
They don’t encourage a warm up or stretch, after your workout and during your scheduled session, they expect you to do it after
A Personal Trainer is definitely the most effective way to see maximum results. However, if you're unsure then come speak to our guys at reception, who will be able to help you out with more information on our Personal Trainers here at FIT.
