Should you sign up with a Personal Trainer?

Many people who join a health club or gym have the option to work with a dedicated personal trainer - a good Personal Trainer can really make a difference to your lifestyle...Why?

They are motivated, experienced and positive – all the attributes you need to tap into in order to achieve your fitness goals. A good personal trainer will...


• keep you motivated throughout your fitness regime - When you first join a gym or health club, you are motivated – of course you are because you’ve gone to the effort of joining! But for some people, the motivation diminishes over time, leaving you feeling like you’ve not met your personal goals.

• Devise a fitness plan base on your personal goals and aspirations – everyone joins for a different reason, the clue is in the name, it’s a very personal experience. You’ll receive a fitness plan based on your body, your needs.

• offer informed advice on fitness and nutrition – Everyone’s got something to say if you ask about nutrition. Your personal trainer will help you make the right lifestyle choices for you – what’s right for some will not necessarily be right for you.

• monitor your safety to prevent injury – this sounds obvious, but simple mistakes at the gym can really set you back, no stretching properly, working your muscles incorrectly and overworking your muscles can all lead to aches and strains, rendering your useless in the gym!

Is it expensive?

A Personal Trainer is not necessarily cheap – but you get out what you put in. Whether it’s worth the money is down to you...but there are a number of things to consider to make an informed decision.

• Most health clubs you’ll sign up for 12 months, if you lose your motivation and stop going after 3 (which you’re less likely to do with the support of a Personal Trainer), you’re wasting your money and not achieving your goals.

• Can you put a monitory value on your goals?

• Being fit and healthy can save you time and money in other aspects of your life, less sick days, better motivation at work and so much more – it’s not just about losing a few pounds.

Personal Trainers are People!

Don’t be afraid to approach a Personal Trainer for a non-pressure chat. They’re fitness experts, not sales representatives. If you’re not sure, ask if you can book a small block of sessions to see if it’s for you. Do bear in mind though that like most things in life, you have to give it a bit of time to ‘kick in’.

Or, pal up with another person at the gym, friend or family member and see if you can get a couple/group deal.

Good luck with your fitness endeavours!! If you’d like to share your Personal Trainer experience, or you are a Personal Trainer and have something to add, please just leave a comment.