You may be asking yourself, “Why should I work with a personal trainer?” The sounds of encouragement from your personal trainer will help you overcome obstacles and road blocks along the way to the perfect you. A personal trainer (PT) is certified by a number of organizations, including NASM, AFAA, NSCA, ACE, NSPA, ISSA and ACSM. They are trained in physiology, kinesiology, various health fields, athletics, CPR and more. No matter how much experience you have with exercise, the knowledge and expertise of your PT go beyond the realm of what you, the client, know.
With more than 230 joints and over 600 muscles, our bodies are very complex and each is very different. A certified, personal trainer knows what kind of exercise your body needs – and can recommend a variety of ways for you to reach your fitness goals.
Working with a personal trainer can be one of the most beneficial ways to improve health and fitness. Today, personal trainers are used by people of all ages, fitness levels and economic status. Hiring a personal trainer will motivate you to achieve desired results and most importantly – keep you in shape. Here are other reasons why a personal trainer is effective:
Improve overall fitness: Surveys show, the primary reason people hire a personal fitness trainers is to get professional assistance in improving strength, flexibility, endurance, posture, balance, coordination and cardiovascular health. Personal trainers monitor progress and fine–tune programs along the way, helping clients work their way toward success.
Ensure proper form and technique: Do you really know what youÂ’re doing with those weights? A personal trainer teaches clients the correct way to use equipment and ensures that they use proper form and technique for cardiovascular and weight training exercises to avoid injury.
TheyÂ’re constantly learning: Personal trainers continually update their knowledge base and areas of expertise so that they can share with you, (the client), the latest techniques and methods. Additionally, your personal trainer can share with you the theories behind certain exercises so that you have a full understanding of why certain exercises are prescribed and how they will help you achieve your goals.
Reach or maintain a healthy weight. Body fat reduction, toning, weight reduction and weight management can be achieved with the aid of a qualified personal trainer. Personal trainerÂ’s help clients set realistic goals and provide safe strategies and encouragement to meet those goals.
Learn to stick to it. Sticking with well–intentioned plans is one of the biggest challenges people face. A certified, personal trainer provides motivation for developing a healthy lifestyle that places a high priority on health and activity and helps clients overcome obstacles to exercise.
Focus on personal, unique, health concerns: Surveys show that 50% of of personal fitness trainersÂ’ clients have special medical needs such as arthritis, diabetes or obesity. Certified personal trainers help with these or other issues including, lower back pain, rehabilitation of an injury, and pre/postnatal training. They will work with clientsÂ’ physicians, physical therapists or other health providers to plan a safe, effective program to help clients reach their health goals. Women, especially, must focus on their bone density. Your PT can prescribe regular weight bearing activities and exercises that strengthen bones as well as muscle.
Stop wasting time: Get maximum results in a short time with private workouts. One–on–one workouts enable personal trainers to tailor a client–specific program for help in achieving goals efficiently and effectively.
Learn new skills: Want to improve strength and flexibility? Personal trainers can develop a sport–specific fitness program to improve overall conditioning and help increase performance.
Your very own personal cheerleader: Your personal trainer will help you turn exercise into a lifestyle– not a chore to be dreaded. He or she will develop new ways for you to reach your health and fitness goals while actually having fun!
The bottom line: A plan for you that includes healthy eating based on your calorie goal, strength training, and cardiovascular exercise is imperative to a successful, training regimen. Your trainer will put an emphasis on proper technique, design a program specifically for you and hold you accountable to your goals. Through this approach, your personal trainer will enable you to reach those goals through constant support, encouragement and personal challenge.
What is more motivating than a perfect, healthier body? Hiring a fitness expert is the solution to all of this! DonÂ’t make excuses. FITNESS TOGETHER is here for you! We make it simple for you. It only takes 3–5 hours a week. We create fitness programs that youÂ’ll enjoy and, workouts that are tailored to your preferences. What is more precious than a more fulfilling lifestyle? At FITNESS TOGETHER we will keep you on track when life gets busy and , motivate you after a long day at work. On a bad day, we will put the smile back onto your face and will , constantly keep educating you on the next steps to your ultimate goals. Together we will achieve and create new goals. If you enjoy having your own private training suite, the knowledge of a well trained and certified, fitness professional, with the amenities of an upscale spa, and high energy workouts to keep you in tune to your fitness, then FITNESS TOGETHER is the right fit for you.
