The New Year is here and I can bet that many people have Health and Fitness on their mind, especially getting into the best shape of their lives. Therefor you will most likely need a gym membership. And what goes along with that is the up sell of a Personal Trainer. Don't get me wrong the gym is in the business of getting you into shape. But just be cautious as to which PT you choose to work with.
There will be many new Personal Trainers that enter the field this year and many more to come. But also many will leave the field not because they are retiring, but because they are not passionate about it. I have put this article together to help you make a sound decision if you decide to hire one, or not!
Fitness is becoming ever so popular and so are jobs in the fitness industry. A lot of people are hiring Personal Trainers more so than ever before, or have thought of hiring a personal trainer in the past. Personal trainers are the professionals of the weight loss industry. It's funny in a way that when you need someone to handle your legal affairs you hire a Lawyer. If you need someone to fix your car you hire a mechanic. But when people think about losing weight they go through a myriad of choices include fad dieting, weight loss products, plastic surgery etc...
The problem with those options is that they are only short term solutions. You will probably see weight loss in the short term but be extremely frustrated when you gain back the weight AND THEN SOME. All of those above solutions do not tackle the real problem which is our North American lifestyles. The truth is we need to be informed of the right decisions.
The Pros & Cons of A Personal Trainer
Personal trainers cost money
Personal trainers charge anywhere between $40-120 per session, and yes you read that right. That's just for a one workout session which is no more than an hour. Also with that said in order to train with some personal trainers you may need to get a gym membership, which means more costs for you. These costs can range from $240-720 just for a package of 6, plus the gym membership.
There are different levels of certifications
Let's be real now, almost anyone can get a certification and those that don't just can't cut it. A certification is just a way of telling whether or not this trainer is competent enough to know his/her basic anatomy and exercise physiology. You need to check if your trainer is certified and IF they have other certifications. It does not automatically make them the best but you at least weed out contenders from the pretenders. Still note that having a certificate doesn't mean they know what they are doing.
Don't be a guinea pig
The personal training industry has a 90% turnover rate. A lot of people think they can do the job but only a few actually stick around. You want to be with someone who has a proven track record to get you to where you want to be. Check their references through testimonials and past clientele. If they were referred to you then it's EVEN BETTER.
How is their fitness level?
Looks are not everything but they are a good indicator when choosing the right trainer. Would you be motivated by a trainer who is overweight and soft? I didn't think so.
Health and Fitness MUST be their choice of career
Not every good trainer will be a trainer for life. But I have always found that the best, most knowledgeable and the ones that probably have the most fun at training are those that make health and fitness a career. They are just more serious about the job then someone who is doing it part time to "make a little extra cash".
Tips!
If you have ever wanted to try personal trainer HIRE one for a session and see the difference. Many offer a free Personal Training session, but some don't. I would advise to find a trainer that is willing to prove themselves to you with a free session. In most cases if you find the right PT you will achieve your results 80% faster and come away with knowledge that could quite possibly last you a lifetime.
You should also consider tackling the right nutritional guidance. Many Personal Trainers do a great job at training their clients, but many know nothing about the importance of Nutrition and how it can speed up your weight loss results. You need to implement sound Nutritional advice to any weight loss regimen. Learn the importance of Nutrition, from the foods that make us fat, to the ones that help us burn fat. Download your free weight loss report, packed with tips and tricks on weight loss by clicking HERE. This offer won't last long and it usually sells for $47 USD. Your's FREE for the holidays!
Dean Boukaras is a person who has dedicated his life to educating and helping as many individuals as possible reach their absolute physical best. I truly want to impact one person at a time by spreading the health and fitness truth.
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