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I think it’s worth while. You learn a ton of movements and how to do them correctly! I lift heavy 4 times a week and do tons of other workouts. I wouldn’t of had this success if it wasn’t for the foundation of having a trainer for a while. Once I got the hang of it I started flying solo. Every once in a while. I’ll book a session to get my butt whooped and see where I need to build once again.
Chief
i’ve been 2x a week for 2.5 years now - totally worth it. mine gives me workouts for the other days as well. programs my periodization. you want someone to help you achieve your goals and train smarter not harder.
your health is an investment - I’d rather spend that money on the gym than on medical bills.
in general you get what you pay for - the exception is mega gyms take a massive cut off the top.
I find it helpful for accountability. I’m definitely not going to skip a workout if I’m meeting a trainer, and I’m not going to slack. It’s also nice for someone else to plan the workout. If you don’t need those things, you could just workout alone, with a friend, or a workout class.
100 a session seems very high. I’d definitely shop around.
Nah. Can’t justify ever paying a trainer for readily available information unless you dnt care about the money. More economical solution is to get an solid app with videos.
‘Shred’ for example; $9.99 a month.
I go to a gym with group training classes. Each class is 2-10 people with one trainer and he alternated upper/lower body days. It costs me an extra $150 per month — maybe find some group training? I noticed a significant difference, I’m always much more sore after working out with a trainer and others (and made new friends) than when working out alone — also shrunk from a size 12 to 6 in about a year. 🎉💁🏻♀️
Chief
The only thing I’ll add is just because you’re sore doesn’t mean it was a good workout.
I use one 2 times per week. I highly recommend, although I assume it’s heavily dependent on getting a good trainer.
Yes! I have had a trainer since August of last year. It has been worth it. I am paying about the same rate as you are. I have injured myself several times over the years and have been in a lot of pain for a while now. Physical therapy could only do so much and I didn't know how to plan a routine myself to fix these functional issues. So decided to give this a shot during the pandemic and it has worked out well. My trainer specializes in injury rehabilitation and movement. Progress has been slow but I am feeling healthier and the amount of pain I am in has gone down a lot.
As long as the trainer is well informed of how to perform movements correctly, and they keep you accountable. I've seen some trainers that just tell ppl what to do and they are doing the movement completely wrong and/or trainer is on the phone/doesn't correct the form. Well worth it if it's a good trainer.
How many months do you recommend and what schedule?
Enthusiast
Totally worth it. It gives you a solid foundation on exercise which you can carry through rest of your life. I trained with a CPT for 4 - 6 months.
Do a few sessions to learn what you should be doing. Take what they teach you and do it yourself
Rising Star
Unless you need it fir a) accountability , get past fear and intimidation or c) have a very skilled trainer for competition prep or athletics - waste of money. There’s so much available free content on YouTube and the internet.
Most big box gym trainers know little and the ones in my area don’t even correct poor form. If they don’t explain exactly how you are hitting different muscle groups, different grips, injury prevention, how to continue to advance etc., you are left paying money fir a babysitter without advancing your own knowledge.
Make friends with people in the gym who have gotten testers and ask - people live to talk about themselves and be seen as an expert.
In the end, if you find it valuable to spend money on it - that’s all that counts. Very good trainers charge much more than 100 bucks an hour and their knowledge is worth it’s weight in gold - but they are few and far between.
I’ve dabbled with personal trainers and while it has been great for knowledge acquisition I just can’t justify the very high cost. I’ve always wondered why trainers are so expensive
Chief
If at a chain - the gym is taking a cut. Usually half.
If independent - they’re paying to rent the space and liability insurance. [plus their own benefits] maybe paying for equipment. definitely paying for licenses.
Many trainers, except in very wealthy areas, have trouble booking during the day. Their clients are all morning, occasionally lunch, after work.
If you’re paying $100 an hour, they’re probably getting $50 of that and billing 5-6 hours. that is why they are expensive. it’s a grind and unless you’re a top trainer, it’s not that lucrative.
What I’ve found as a good alternative is fitness classes, particularly HIIT classes, where you still get the discipline and intensity of having a trainer, without having to pay a dollar extra (comes included at my gym). Although you don’t get the knowledge or the personalized attention
It depends on what you’re looking for. When I first started working out I needed accountability and I didn’t know what I was doing. I would hop on the elliptical for 30-60 mins and call it a day. Working with a personal trainer a few times a week helped me learn the best way to reach my personal goals as well as hold me accountable to not skipping workouts.
I don’t use a personal trainer anymore but having one for 6 months or so was the best investment I made for my fitness.
I think it’s worth it. I was a newbie to lifting, I didn’t know my way around, I trained for 3 months, 4 sessions a week at $110 per session.
Now I work with a virtual personal trainer, who tells me how heavy to go and changes my exercise routine and monitors my diet. She costs me $350 per month, this is more sustainable for me.
Can you DM me her details?
Depends on your goals. There are amazing free resources out there. Check out Caroline Girvan https://youtube.com/c/CarolineGirvan she has excellent routines.
Nicely timed post. Signed up yesterday and the sessions were $90/hr (minimum 8 hrs), but felt like I was overpaying. They provide a nutrition plan and customized workout routine based on my goals so it seems like there are very hands on. Have been trying to lose 10 pounds from where I am now for a few years and cannot break the plateau im at (and they all agreed I have intense workouts) so I’m looking forward to what magic they can work up. That being said, it is pretty expensive and I’m looking to cancel after 8 hrs and see how I can continue the plan on my own.
I use Freeletics for $90/year (I think). I’d rather use the time from the commute to the gym on literally anything else, but I also use a day pass here and there whenever I want to use the treadmills instead of running outside.