Why go to a Personal Trainer
Personal trainers are not just for the elite, just about anybody can benefit from a Personal Trainer, they can change your wellbeing and lifestyle. Each and everyperson will go to a personal trainer for different reasons, from losing weight, motivation, toning to training for a specific sport.
Where do I start?
Lifestyle Experts have over 2200 personal trainers around the UK. All you need to do is click here to search for a personal trainer. We would suggest that you speak to at least two to three trainers, to decide who is right person for you.
The benefit of personal training with experienced and qualified trainers is that they will;
- Will be understanding of any issues/concerns you may have
Be qualified to assess there findings
Assess your current level of fitness
Plan your goals; and then
devise an individually tailored program to help you achieve those goals quickly and safely.
A good instructor will motivate and encourage you, and a good programme will be both fun and challenging.
Initially a consultation is set up which involves a fitness assessment, goal setting, programme design and health/lifestyle assesment. Some trainers will charge for this and some will provide this for free, the most important question is,
Do you feel happyand comfortable with your trainer?
Training sessions are normally over a 1 hour period and regular checkpoints are set to re-assess goals and to make sure you continue achieving results
What benefit am I going to get from a personal training program?
A personal training program, will help you and your trainer, track your progress and most importanty make sure that you are achieving your gaols that you set out.
Questions to ask yourself
Decide on why you want a trainer. Is it for fitness; toning; weight gain; weight loss or even a sports injury
Decide on your budget - trainers range from £20 - £80+ per session (normally 1 hour) largely dependent upon their experience and qualifications
Notes
Remember you are paying for the session if you don't like the way they propose to train you, just tell them.
Before you meet your trainer meet in a public place or in a Gym reception.
Ask to see their credentials (qualification certificates) and insurance documents. Any good trainer will have no problem with this.