Comments on: We’ve got more questions & this time it’s personal…

By: Suddenly Slimmer

Suddenly Slimmer — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:49:13 +0000

I thought having personal trainer was a waste of money and they can be extremely expensive. Good thing I had the opportunity to “auditioned” the trainers. However,even you have own personal trainer do take advantage such as having discussion about whats latest exercise, diet that might work and open two communication to meet your expectation.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:10:59 +0000

I’m very glad that you posted this, especially for this young lady that probably would’ve not decided to exercise at all due to the jerk at the club.
Finding a good personal trainer can make all the difference in the world, if you can affords em..

By: healthy ashley

healthy ashley — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:51:44 +0000

The woman who submitted the first question is at a pretty good place. She’s already at the gym and here on your site! You have endless helpful resources!

By: Liz Rosenbaum

Liz Rosenbaum — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:39:40 +0000

I agree with you Miz… all of us personal trainers out there are not like that. However, there are some that give us all a bad rep. Many years ago (before I was a trainer myself) I met with a trainer for some advice and I felt like I was talking to a used car salesman rather than someone who was supposed to value my health! It was awful. I left that conversation feeling awful and irritated.

I think it’s important to just FIND the RIGHT trainer. They are out there! There are those who honestly have the clients needs and desires at heart. I get so thrilled to help my clients because it makes me happy to see them succeed. Of course, I can kind of do things my own way because I just train out of my home… but if you search, I really think you can find a trainer who will give you that added push you are looking for!

By: asithi - small Steps to Health

asithi - small Steps to Health — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:56:29 +0000

I love those weight guessing carnival games! I actually won a few lunches from co-workers because they would not believe that I am over 145 lbs at 5’2″. Hey – it is not call taking advantage of the situation if they are the ones that want to bet and we are using their scale.

Whenever I want to learn something, I always pick up the Dummies series. There are even Dummies series for workouts on DVDs that offers great pointers on form.

For strength training, you might want to try:

Shaping Up with Weights for Dummies (love the video instructor!)

15 Minute Workout for Dummies (another one of my favorite video instructor)

The only problem with the Dummies series is that after 2 months, it is time to upgrade because you really do not need the extra instructions after you master the proper lifting technique. Do it might be a good idea to just rent these workout dvds from the library or from Netflix.

By: James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:10:25 +0000

I am glad to see she does not let one personal trainer’s attitude get you down. Find one that fits your personality, goals and has a positive attitude, even if you have to go through a few more.

By: juliet

juliet — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:25:15 +0000

Great advice on the gym! I’m a bit shy and cheap so I generally don’t use trainers. I’ve found a cardio-circuit class that I love (I get challenged and I don’t have to deal with talking to someone for an hour while I exercise).

By: katieo

katieo — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:16:51 +0000

What AWESOME comments and great advice!
I’ve worked out with a couple different trainers at my gym. Holy personality differences. One I COULD NOT STAND. Now that I think about it, I actually haven’t had much luck with the trainer service that the gym has contracted.
You can always hire someone from outside the gym. The one I loved came from a friend’s recommendation.

But I do agree with the commentor that suggested the Body Pump class. It’s a good place to start. (the teacher might be a good reference as well…)

By: Giyen

Giyen — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:33:51 +0000

I am trying to lose 20-30 lbs before hiring a trainer. I have been pretty diligent about increasing my endurance, but since I have a limited budget, getting a trainer near the end of my weight loss goals seems like a good way to break through a plateau.

I have a friend that goes to a trainer and they have helped her to transform her body.

By: Lainie (Fitness Fig)

Lainie (Fitness Fig) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:26:49 +0000

I was happy to be reminded to wear my MBTs today. They felt great and I took a long walk all over town. That ended up being my workout (though I’d planned something else).

Hooray for MBTs! I live in a great hippie town for wearing weird shoes, too, so no one thinks I look odd.