For many of us, our good intentions of joining a gym and getting ourselves into shape always appear to fall just short of completion. We may buy a gym membership and go a few times a week for the first month but then life always seems to get in our way. If Bobby has soccer, then our aerobics class time is gone. Maybe work extended hours this month and we are just too tired to drive to the gym, change, and workout after a long day. So we get on the internet and buy the latest DVD and swear that we will do the latest kick box routine after the kids are put to bed, but then it never happens. There are picnics to plan and birthday cakes to bake. Our personal fitness goals are always sent to the back of our closet like last years shoes.
Hiring a personal trainer that will come to you will solve many of these issues. Besides saving gas and time driving to the gym, you get a personal trainer that comes right to your doorstep. You can go right from feeding the baby or from a long day of work to working out. But why do you need a trainer? Why can't you workout on your own? Here are the top 10 reasons why having a personal trainer can make the difference in reaching your fitness goals quickly.
Are you trying to get your family more involved into fitness?
Your health and fitness goals are important, but your family's level of fitness should be just as important. If they are not as motivated as you are then invite them to workout with you, kind of like a Fitness Buddy. When your personal trainer knocks on your door, have them prepared for a motivating hour of their life. In most cases, once somebody who was not initially interested in a fitness program, but gets introduced to one, tends to be 100 percent more interested in continuing afterward.
Are you planning a wedding or have a reunion coming up?
Most of us want to look our best for our wedding and we know that we have a short period to get in the best shape possible for that dress. You will be seeing people that you have not seen in a long time at both a reunion and a wedding. You want them to comment on how beautiful you are and ask, "How do you stay in such great shape?" A certified personal trainer will give you the guidance that you need in order to put a rush order on the body of your dreams. Remember, photos last a lifetime.
Did you just have a baby?
A baby will change your body drastically and new mothers tend to feel increased fatigue, which will make you have no desire to workout. From weight gain to needing to tone your midsection, a personal trainer that specializes in pre and post natal fitness training or yoga can help increase your metabolism so that you can reach pre-pregnancy weight even quicker. Simply buying a DVD will not get you the results you want.
Are you embarrassed to go to the gym or don't know how to use the equipment?
We find ourselves intimidated by the many different choices of equipment that a gym has to offer and especially how it all works. Not to mention all the people staring at a new person that may appear to be lost. If you do decide to go to the gym, then hiring a personal trainer to show you how to use the equipment significantly increases your level of fitness results. When it comes down to it, a basic weight loss program can be developed without ever needing to the use the equipment found in a gym. An in home personal trainer can show you how to use stability balls, resistance bands, and pieces of portable equipment without having the feeling of embarrassment throughout your learning process. Your form will be spectacular and you will see great results. A personal trainer can design a full program for you to use at any time and any place. No more reading the instructions on the equipment or figuring out how to work them.
Are you overweight and need a customized workout plan?
Added weight means extra pounds unnecessarily pushing on your joints and creating other health problems such as increased blood pressure, cholesterol, and risk of heart disease. You need a qualified, certified personal trainer to take your blood pressure, measure your body fat and make sure that you are safe while working out. Being a warrior and trying it on your own will not get you the fast results that you are looking for.
Did you have Bariatric (lap band) surgery and the weight is pouring off?
Unfortunately, the muscles and skin are not toning themselves and you risk having that wrinkly skin affect that many people who attain rapid weight loss endure. In some cases, this has also caused a certain level of regret from getting the surgery followed by depression due to the sagging skin look. Start an exercise program with a personal trainer and they can help you tone up after the surgery.
Do you just want to be more healthy?
Wanting to be healthy and actually putting a fitness regime in place can be a lot of work. Everything from yoga to Pilates and weight training to kettle bells, it can be confusing to the average person with the many different paths that are available to take. Where do you start and where to begin can be confusing and stressful, but with a personal trainer, your guide to navigating all things fitness will seem easy and stress free.
Are you looking for a new job?
Getting a job is tough enough but being overweight or out of shape does not help your chances of landing the job. Employers are more likely to hire thin, in shape, and neatly dressed individuals as this shows a high level of self-commitment. In most employer's eyes, somebody who is physically fit shows that they take care of themselves, they are professional, and they are going to treat their job with the same respect as they do their self-image. A personal trainer that can help you slim down and trim up will increase your odds of landing that job.
Did you just quit smoking?
Whether you just quit smoking or are attempting to quit smoking, you know that weight gain is inevitable. You need someone there to give you support as you go through the cravings and combat the weight gain. Once you get started, it might be tuff at first, but as your fitness program progresses you will find that you are breathing better and motivated not to smoke any longer. You will also find that guilt factor kick in. If you have a craving to pick up a cigarette, you will always have to remember that if you smoke that cigarette you are taking steps backwards instead of moving forward. Not only are you letting yourself down, but also the personal trainer who is working hard to help you reach your fitness goals.
Do you only workout when it is convenient?
Some of us find excuse after excuse of why we cannot workout today. We can only find time when it is convenient for us, but that convenient time never seems to come. Having a personal trainer come to your home, on your time, is more than convenient. It's hard not to work out when somebody is knocking on your door with equipment in tow and is ready to get you motivated. It is a luxury that a lot of the movie stars and wealthy have had for years. Imagine having a bit of that luxury that they do and on your time and your schedule.
Debbie McFarlenMedia Contact, Personal TrainerTeam Fitness Americahttp://www.teamfitnessamerica.comdebbie@teamfitnessamerica.com888-348-2629
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Monday, 2 August 2010
Why Hire A Personal Trainer?
Personal training isn't just for movie stars, rich and famous. According to trends it's expected that soon enough, having a personal trainer will be as typical as having a family doctor. With trainers and doctors regularly communicating and sharing information to better their client's health and wellness, that's not surprising. It's very common to be prescribed exercise. It has great physical and psychological effects and it sure beats pills, treatments and surgery.
Personal training IS for everyone. Especially if you can identify with any of these scenarios:
You have never been to a gym before.
It's common for someone wanting to get in shape, to get a gym membership. That's a great starting point but that only sets you up with the equipment you need to reach your goals. If you don't know what the gym equipment is or how to use it, there is a good chance you will become discouraged, embarrassed or worse, injure yourself.
You know gym equipment well enough and you have started to reach goals but then your progress stopped.
This is called a plateau and it can be incredibly frustrating and challenging to push through it. It helps a great deal to have a personal trainer that can provide you with the necessary assessment to figure out what the problem is. The trainer then creates a program to conquer the plateau and pushes you to complete a tough workout. It's quite hard to push yourself. Speaking for myself when I am working with a personal trainer, my workouts are always so much harder. I complete more exercises and feel more challenged in general
You would like the commitment.
It's pretty easy to put off your workouts "until tomorrow." If you have a personal trainer you have an appointment that you are expected to attend. You have someone waiting for you to work out with. This kind of (good) peer pressure will help you to stay consistent with your fitness routine. Plus you always have some good company while you're at it!
You are tired of dieting and you just want to lose the weight already
We try to lose weight in so many different ways before asking for assistance. The grapefruit diet, pills, the hula chair (don't ask!) and workouts and diets from magazines, to name a few. If you are someone that is tired of being disappointed by diets and equipment that are not as promised than personal training is exactly what you need to succeed. A personal trainer will tell you exactly how to eat and work out to lose that unwanted weight FOR GOOD!
You want to build muscle but you are not an easy gainer.
Putting on muscle is hard work. You need to eat exactly as planned, you need to life heavy and you need to time your workouts so your exercise and recovery time is perfect. It helps so much to have a trainer to help you lift to failure, spot your heavier weights and motivate you to work as hard as necessary to get buff.
You are recovering from an injury, operation or pregnancy and your doctor has prescribed fitness to regain strength and/or to get you back to your previous shape.
When getting back in to fitness after a serious injury, the worst case scenario is you agitate it farther by working out with incorrect form. Hiring a trainer that is experienced and certified in rehabilitation or pre/post natal fitness is the sure way to go. Not only build yourself back up but be in better shape than ever before.
You feel uncomfortable in a gym environment and want to get in shape, but you are not sure how to get fit at home. Or what you have been doing isn't working.
Home training is great for those of us that are not ready for the gym just yet. Having a personal trainer come to you is private, confidential and comfortable. There is no need to be distracted working out in public if it makes you uneasy. A home trainer will make you look and feel hotter than ever and ultimately, build your confidence.
You are busy and like things to be quick and convenient.
The GO-GO-GO people really benefit from personal training. With trainers being able to organize shorter, more efficient programs you can get in, get out and get fit quickly and without the hassle of setting things up and cleaning afterward.
You need quick results.
Wedding, photo shoot, audition, reunion. There are times we need to look good, NOW! If you wanted to lose 10lbs it could take MONTHS on your own. A personal trainer knows exactly what things need to happen to lose that weight in a fraction of the time.
You have sport specific goals.
Running, cycling, Skiing golf etc. From athletes to the weekend warrior personal trainers can teach you sport specific exercises that challenge your strength and/or endurance in ways that can be directly applied to your sport. Get trained to compete at your best and have a great workout all in one.
You don't want to have to think about it.
Whether you are a seasoned veteran in the gym or a beginner working out from home, planning a routine every time you train, tracking your results and making adjustments to continue progressing is a lot of work! It's great to just have to worry about showing up (or with home training, not even that!) and the rest is taken care of for you. An effectively designed program, and someone to make sure your routine is being done properly makes sticking to your fitness schedule a piece of low fat cake!
You are bored and unmotivated working out and would like a challenge.
Everybody goes through fitness slumps. It's natural. Having a personal trainer can spice up your workouts, show you new exercises and techniques and spark your interest in fitness again. Sometimes it takes a new activity or fitness outlet to make you excited to work out again.
You have been advised by either your doctor or someone close to you that your health is at risk.
Sometimes your health is the final straw when it comes to getting in shape. I think it's wonderful when people come around and become proactive in bettering their health and fitness for themselves and their family. If you are coming from a situation where you have not worked out in ages it's best to hire a trainer that knows your limits and keeps you motivated to want to get healthy again.
Anybody can benefit from training. It's a remarkable service that has helped tons of people to achieve exactly what they have always wanted in a lot less time than they ever could have imagined. Choose a trainer you feel is a good match for your needs and try it out. I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised with your personal training experience!
GET FIT!
Kaleena LawlessPersonal Training Specialisthttp://www.kalisthenixfitnessblog.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kaleena_A_Lawless
Personal training IS for everyone. Especially if you can identify with any of these scenarios:
You have never been to a gym before.
It's common for someone wanting to get in shape, to get a gym membership. That's a great starting point but that only sets you up with the equipment you need to reach your goals. If you don't know what the gym equipment is or how to use it, there is a good chance you will become discouraged, embarrassed or worse, injure yourself.
You know gym equipment well enough and you have started to reach goals but then your progress stopped.
This is called a plateau and it can be incredibly frustrating and challenging to push through it. It helps a great deal to have a personal trainer that can provide you with the necessary assessment to figure out what the problem is. The trainer then creates a program to conquer the plateau and pushes you to complete a tough workout. It's quite hard to push yourself. Speaking for myself when I am working with a personal trainer, my workouts are always so much harder. I complete more exercises and feel more challenged in general
You would like the commitment.
It's pretty easy to put off your workouts "until tomorrow." If you have a personal trainer you have an appointment that you are expected to attend. You have someone waiting for you to work out with. This kind of (good) peer pressure will help you to stay consistent with your fitness routine. Plus you always have some good company while you're at it!
You are tired of dieting and you just want to lose the weight already
We try to lose weight in so many different ways before asking for assistance. The grapefruit diet, pills, the hula chair (don't ask!) and workouts and diets from magazines, to name a few. If you are someone that is tired of being disappointed by diets and equipment that are not as promised than personal training is exactly what you need to succeed. A personal trainer will tell you exactly how to eat and work out to lose that unwanted weight FOR GOOD!
You want to build muscle but you are not an easy gainer.
Putting on muscle is hard work. You need to eat exactly as planned, you need to life heavy and you need to time your workouts so your exercise and recovery time is perfect. It helps so much to have a trainer to help you lift to failure, spot your heavier weights and motivate you to work as hard as necessary to get buff.
You are recovering from an injury, operation or pregnancy and your doctor has prescribed fitness to regain strength and/or to get you back to your previous shape.
When getting back in to fitness after a serious injury, the worst case scenario is you agitate it farther by working out with incorrect form. Hiring a trainer that is experienced and certified in rehabilitation or pre/post natal fitness is the sure way to go. Not only build yourself back up but be in better shape than ever before.
You feel uncomfortable in a gym environment and want to get in shape, but you are not sure how to get fit at home. Or what you have been doing isn't working.
Home training is great for those of us that are not ready for the gym just yet. Having a personal trainer come to you is private, confidential and comfortable. There is no need to be distracted working out in public if it makes you uneasy. A home trainer will make you look and feel hotter than ever and ultimately, build your confidence.
You are busy and like things to be quick and convenient.
The GO-GO-GO people really benefit from personal training. With trainers being able to organize shorter, more efficient programs you can get in, get out and get fit quickly and without the hassle of setting things up and cleaning afterward.
You need quick results.
Wedding, photo shoot, audition, reunion. There are times we need to look good, NOW! If you wanted to lose 10lbs it could take MONTHS on your own. A personal trainer knows exactly what things need to happen to lose that weight in a fraction of the time.
You have sport specific goals.
Running, cycling, Skiing golf etc. From athletes to the weekend warrior personal trainers can teach you sport specific exercises that challenge your strength and/or endurance in ways that can be directly applied to your sport. Get trained to compete at your best and have a great workout all in one.
You don't want to have to think about it.
Whether you are a seasoned veteran in the gym or a beginner working out from home, planning a routine every time you train, tracking your results and making adjustments to continue progressing is a lot of work! It's great to just have to worry about showing up (or with home training, not even that!) and the rest is taken care of for you. An effectively designed program, and someone to make sure your routine is being done properly makes sticking to your fitness schedule a piece of low fat cake!
You are bored and unmotivated working out and would like a challenge.
Everybody goes through fitness slumps. It's natural. Having a personal trainer can spice up your workouts, show you new exercises and techniques and spark your interest in fitness again. Sometimes it takes a new activity or fitness outlet to make you excited to work out again.
You have been advised by either your doctor or someone close to you that your health is at risk.
Sometimes your health is the final straw when it comes to getting in shape. I think it's wonderful when people come around and become proactive in bettering their health and fitness for themselves and their family. If you are coming from a situation where you have not worked out in ages it's best to hire a trainer that knows your limits and keeps you motivated to want to get healthy again.
Anybody can benefit from training. It's a remarkable service that has helped tons of people to achieve exactly what they have always wanted in a lot less time than they ever could have imagined. Choose a trainer you feel is a good match for your needs and try it out. I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised with your personal training experience!
GET FIT!
Kaleena LawlessPersonal Training Specialisthttp://www.kalisthenixfitnessblog.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kaleena_A_Lawless
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