Many individuals get started on their fitness journey with an idea in mind of what they want to achieve and how they want to look physically at the end of the process. One astounding statistic is that %80 of people who join a gym and start a fitness trial DO NOT make it passed the 5 month mark. This could be due to lack of motivation, Improper goal setting, lack of a solid plan, not enough positive reinforcement, or just a busy life schedule. Is it fair to assume that hiring a personal trainer could help overcome some of these setbacks? YES!! A trademark of a great personal trainer is their client retention rate. In my 12 years of training experience I can confidently say that %85 of my clients stay on track with my programs for a year or longer. So if you are one of those individuals wondering why your stuck in your routine, or tired of not seeing results then READ further for more details on how a personal trainer can help you achieve fitness glory.

1) Accountability

In every day to day life it is easy to get distracted or to start making excuses for ourselves. You may have had a stressful day at work and the thought of going to the gym and working out is the last thing you want to do. Sound familiar? One of the top benefits of hiring a trainer is that they will stay on top of you in terms of making sure you are getting your workouts in and staying on track with your goals.

Having a standing appointment: There's nothing like a regular standing appointment to get you in gear for a workout. You don't want to disappoint the trainer or yourself.
Money plays a role: Knowing that you are paying for a planned workout time will help keep yourself accountable, if you don’t show up that is money waisted.
Checking in: A good trainer will frequently check in with you and ask how your day is going, how are the workouts coming along, are you eating what you are supposed to?

2) Supervision, Comfort, support

Building good rapport with clients is a top priority for elite personal trainers. We want to get to know you, understand what you like and don’t like, hell we even want to see you laugh from time to time. Lifting weights can feel redundant at times, but when a friendship is built and established it makes it that much easier to show up for appointments and get through those tough workouts.

Correct form: One major benefit to having a trainer is utilizing their knowledge of body mechanics, We will guide you through each movement and make sure you are in the correct position and engaging the correct muscle groups. For many people there is nothing more embarrassing then having an entire gym staring at you because you are doing something completely wrong.
Your own personal spotter: Our job is to challenge you in day to day workouts. Part of that challenge may be having you attempt to lift a weight that may be out of your normal comfort range. By spotting you we give you the added confidence to push a limit you have never seen before.
Checking in: We want you to get results and we want you to make it to your sessions. We work with you to help keep you in line and fight those day to day excuses that would ultimately keep you from working out.

3) Training with injury or other conditions

If you have some specific injury or condition, your doctor may want you to exercise. But how do you do that if you're in pain or have to work around an injury?

That's where an experienced trainer comes in. Trainers work with all kinds of people and many of them may have specialties that allow them to work with clients with special needs.

Just some things your trainer may be able to help you with:

Exercising with arthritis
Exercise with heart disease
Exercising with diabetes
Dealing with old or chronic injuries
Helping overcome back or neck pain
Helping to increase your balance, core strength, and stability if you've had a fall or need to work on those areas.
Helping you come up with a plan if you're pregnant
Creating a program that works on the areas you need without re-injury or other issues.

Just some things to think about before going this route:

Always talk to your doctor and get clearance for exercise. If you have a condition, your trainer may require it before he or she will train you.
Work with your physical therapist, if you have one. Your trainer may want to get in touch with your physical therapist to find out what exercises you should or shouldn't do.
Make sure your trainer is experienced with your condition. Ask about any classes or certifications he or she has taken to make sure that trainer knows what he's doing.

4) Athletic event prep

Most trainers will have a background in sport and may even hold specific certifications that aim to benefit specific sports. Whether you are a off season football player looking to stay in shape, a marathon runner looking to shed some time on a race, or a golfer looking to have a longer drive at the range. A personal trainer can be a huge benefit in your success in sport.

Sport specific routines: If you are training for a specific sport or event it is crucial that you are on the right program.
Increase strength A major benefit of resistance training is the muscle strength that comes with it, if you are a football player this could mean a more explosive tackle.
Increase endurance: If your a sprinter this could mean more powerful strides or faster start time off the block.
Increase aerobic capacity: High intensity training will allow you to have a more efficient body meaning if will take less energy to do more work.

5) Tired of same old workouts? Time for a fresh start

If you're an experienced exerciser, maybe you haven't considered working with a personal trainer. However, it can be a great choice if you need some variety in your workouts. Many people get stuck in the same old routine and stop progressing.

Here's what a trainer can do for you:

Bring a fresh perspective to your workouts: A trainer is coming at this with an objective eye and may see some things about your program or workouts right away that can make them more interesting and fun.
Bring new ideas to the table: Trainers are experienced in all kinds of workouts like:
- Circuit training
- High intensity training
- Using different methods of strength training like supersets or pryramid sets
Help you set new and more challenging goals: maybe you have never gone for a personal record on squat or deadlift but a trainer can help you push to new limits.

6) Don’t know where to start??

Many people like the idea of working out but have no clue how to get started. What gym do you go to? how long do I exercise for? How to I make the correct program? How often do I rest? sound familiar? The good news is there is a easy solution. Hiring a trainer will solve all of this for you.

Educate one of out main objective is to educate you on the workout process and have a clear understanding of what you are doing and why you are doing it. We want you to be successful in your fitness journey. Like a jedi and his apprentice it is the trainers job to push you to a point where one day you can teach others or inspire others to make the leap into fitness.
- Figure out the right activities for you: Maybe you don't even know what would work for your body, schedule or available equipment. A trainer may be able to suggest activities that fit with all of those areas.
- Help you put together a reasonable program: A trainer can help guide you in exactly how to start and how much exercise you can handle at first.
- Help you with the basics: The workouts you do are based on the F.I.T.T. principle meaning you choose the frequency, intensity, time and type of workout you're doing and manipulate those elements over time. A trainer can help you navigate all of those things, showing you how to:
- Figure out how hard to work during exercise and how to monitor your exercise intensity
- With weight training, he or she will show you how to choose exercises, weights, reps, and sets
- Use different tools like a heart rate monitor or activity tracker to enhance your workouts.

7) What should you look for in a personal trainer?

Typically, the cost will be anywhere from $30 to $100 a session. Look for these credentials and qualities:

Qualifications and certification: A personal trainer should be certified through a reputable source such as ACSM, ACE, IDEA, YMCA, or NSCA. Your trainer should have an updated certification in CPR and/or first aid.
Business policies: The trainer should have liability insurance and provide a copy of policies and procedures for services, costs, cancellations, and refunds.
Experience: Make sure your trainer has experience, especially in relation to your goals. For example, if you're a bodybuilder, you want someone knowledgeable in that area.
Specifics: If you have a specific medical problem, injury or condition (such as being pregnant, difficulty getting pregnant, heart problems, diabetes, etc.) make sure your trainer has education in these areas and will work with your doctor.
A good listener: A good trainer will listen closely to what you say and make sure he understands your goals.
Attention: A good trainer will be focused only on you during your sessions.
Tracking progress: A good trainer will regularly assess your progress and change things if necessary.

Feel free to reach out for more information on personal training in the LA area

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