5 Signs You Need to Hire a Personal Trainer (at Least Once)
You just joined a gym and you’re so overwhelmed you keep heading towards the treadmill and you’re ignoring everything else in the building. Maybe you bought some home equipment and it turned into a clothing rack sooner than it should have. You aren’t achieving your fitness goals and you’re frustrated. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Truth be told, you may need to consider hiring a personal trainer. You don’t necessarily have to form a long-lasting relationship, but even one or two sessions can really keep you on track. Here are some other reasons why you might benefit.
The Gym Overwhelms You
It doesn’t matter if you’re using a home gym or the facility up the street, if you’re too overwhelmed to figure out where to start you should ask for help. A session with a personal trainer can be incredibly beneficial in this instance. It is important to remember that you are paying for the trainer’s time. Don’t be afraid to tell him what you want – instruction on how to use equipment as opposed to a grueling workout session. The more confident you are the more you can get out of your time in the gym.
You Repeat the Same Workouts – Always
You’ve been doing the same workout for months. That may have worked in the beginning but eventually you’re going to hit a plateau. That or you’re going to get bored – or both. A trainer can show you exercise options you can plug into different phases of your workout routine, keeping things interesting and challenging.
You’re Not Motivated
Motivation is a key factor when it comes to working with a personal trainer. Some of us just don’t have the get-up-and-go necessary to do regular workouts. We need someone by our side. A trainer can motivate you, keep you on track, and help you set goals you can actually work towards. Even if you don’t stick with the trainer, having the goals themselves – and an action plan for achievement – can make a huge difference.
Diseases, Illnesses, and Conditions
Individuals with heart diseases, fibromyalgia, chronic illnesses, and even temporary conditions (like pregnancy) know how important exercise is. That said, the wrong move or wrong type of exercise may do more harm than good. An experienced personal trainer can help you to design a workout plan that pushes your limits without hurting you – something tailored to your abilities and needs.
You Want to Workout Alone
At home or at the gym, it’s hard to workout if you don’t know what to do. Ask your trainer how the exercises you’re learning with at the gym can be modified for home use, using different or similar pieces of equipment.
We love seeing you in our Push Pedal Pull stores and we want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your workout sessions. Don’t be afraid to talk to a personal trainer if you need help. Even one session can make all the difference in the world.