"I know what I need to do...why should I pay for it?"
"I can just do this at home"
"What can they possibly tell you that you don't already know?"
"I can just look it up online and find routines."
Here is the thing. I tried working out at home. I tried the DVD's. No matter how much I research online, I feel overwhelmed. There is SO much stuff out there. Arms, legs, back, chest....HOOOOOOOLD on a minute. I mean how much weight should I be using....how many times should I do it? I will tell you what. I can't take it!
You know what? Go. Right now. Get on Google and search fitness routines or strength training routines. How many did you find? I found over 20,000,000. That's MILLION in case you didn't notice. Who has time to sift through all of that garbage?!
When I was at my old gym, I did one free training session. You know, the usual. "This is what this machine does....give it a try". BLEH. Anywho, I had dropped 20lbs by this point and knew I needed to start building up muscle to take care of my "flappy skin". It was starting to hang on me and I needed to do something and something fast. So, I signed up for training with a trainer (let's just call him Bob). As I am talking to "Bob" I am trying to get to know him.
I ask him where he went to school to get his degree. His response was "Oh I didn't go to school for this, but I went through certification." (granted I am sure there are certified trainers who are amazing at their jobs and are very passionate, so please don't take offense) Why this didn't stop me in my tracks....I just figured that this was ok for me. From there we went right to mainly leg machines as he talked to other members on and off the whole time. I had training with Bob once a week. My concern was my knee because after running I was in so much pain. So he said we needed to strengthen my thigh and my inner thigh to protect my knee. That was the end of that. No weigh in. No measurements. I had no idea where I started and where I was headed or what my goals were.
I can honestly tell you that when I went for those training sessions....I was in SO much pain! I couldn't sit down on a toilet without support for AT LEAST 3-4 days. I do this routine on a weekly basis for 2 months. No results. Just miserable times being so sore and uncomfortable and just burnt out because I was so discouraged.
By the end of the second month a patient of mine was telling me about a man she went to school with who opened his own gym. He was passionate and intelligent. This was his life calling and he embraced and loved being a personal trainer and fitness/health in general. He made it a challenge, but made it enjoyable. She told me that he gave her a workout plan to do when she wasn't at her training session. He took all of her beginning measurements. He gave her a daily food plan! Seriously!? A food plan!?
By the end of her appointment she gave me his number and I called right away. He was personable and not pushy at all. You know how sometimes the trainers push you into it like a sales pitch and they are guaranteed commission when you sign on the line? He wasn't like that at all.
He explained to me that my first visit is a free consult. He works with you to see where your limits are and how far you can currently go so that you can aim for a future goal. I was PETRIFIED! But I set up my free consult figuring the worst that could happen was that NOTHING would happen.
During my appointment, I did so many different things. He really tested me and pushed the limits. When we were done we got my current weight and measurements from head to toe. He asked me what my goals were and what I wanted to accomplish and he told me what the plan was! He was so genuine and you could just feel the passion oozing out of his pores. He loved what he did and it showed!! It made me feel so at ease and I signed up then and there.
It's like a light bulb went off in my head and I knew this was the right thing for me to do! I can tell you that within a month of training with Tommy I have tightened and toned so much! Such a huge improvement! He always jokes and says "How was that compared to 'Bob'?". I am working on the food thing and need to get back into my PT "Homework".
Why did I choose a personal trainer? Accountability. Knowing I would disappoint someone because I am not willing to try harder and fight for the body and lifestyle I deserve! I am lazy! History proves that. I don't care what DVD or YouTube video is out there....I don't do it. I have a ton of them already collecting dust on a shelf. I need the help! I need the guidance!
So, people say they don't need a trainer and they won't get anything out of it. You are wrong! If you DO have the ability to do it all on your own, congratulations. But having that strong base and knowledge...it's priceless.
So, again I say.... why did I choose a personal trainer? It was what was best for me and I wouldn't change it for the world. My fitness relationship with my trainer is great and he is supportive but still a firm trainer and it is what I need in MY life. I have progressed so much in such a small amount of time and yes I have done this, but not without my trainers help and guidance. I can do assisted chin ups! HELLO!?!? I think that's amazing and I can't wait to do my first full chin up by myself....it is a goal of mine!
So thank you to my trainer Tommy at YDM Fitness! You truly inspire and it is so evident the passion and drive you have for your career. It isn't just a job to you and I am sure I am not the only client who appreciates your work and dedication. My husband thanks you too ;) I am looking quite fit these days HaHaHa
I hope this helps others who have been considering working with a trainer. Please look into them and make sure they are qualified and experienced and care about their clients and to them you are not just another number to add to their list. Don't be just a dollar sign to them....make sure you are important!
~ <3 ~
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