“Personal Trainer for Fitness: Good or Bad?” – by Delna Pooniwala
Which is a better deal?
Option A: Save money on personal training fees, but risk injuries, de-motivation, inappropriate fitness plan & related risks.
Option B: Invest money on the right trainer & have an injury free fitness regime with desired results.
Most people take up a gym membership and are thrilled as they feel it would be the magic purchase that would make them lose weight or bulk up. However, the true secret to success is a good personal trainer who guides you in your journey to fitness. Your Personal Trainer is your best-friend and guardian in a gym or any fitness center.
Personal Trainers go through intensive and extensive training to study the muscular skeletal system, human body anatomy & techniques to ensure clients don’t suffer from any injury. Also they ensure that anyone with prior health issues is able to have an appropriate fitness regime.
Hiring a Personal trainer at a gym would help you understand each exercise & the technical form correctly. The personal trainer would not allow a client to use a wrong form or posture while working out and hence the chances of an injury would be less. They are also trained to be great motivators and would help you achieve your goal.
How to pick the right personal trainer?
In many outlets of the top branded gym chains you will not have to worry about it at all. For example, at the Gold’s Gym @ Powai, they have a structured process with detailed consultation with the Manager, Head Trainers and related professionals, to identify your goals and recommend the right personal trainer. They take this process seriously for the best outcome for you.
If you can afford it, try to start off with the Head trainers for the initial few months for best results, or stay in daily touch with them for tips and feedback.
Don’t focus on the muscles or perfect shape when choosing the trainer, just like you don’t choose your eye doctor based on his vision or your dentist based on his teeth! It is all about knowledge and experience. But you always have the option to request a different one, based on your comfort level with the individual.
You need to respect their knowledge and trust them completely, after all they would be your mentor and Guru! They are specialists in their field. Even the Hrithik Roshan’s and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s of the world use personal trainers. There is no reason why you should not!
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