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As a fitness institution, a question we get asked a lot by both our students and their
potential clients is "Do people really need a Personal Trainer?", and so we’ve decided to
clear up the issue once and for all
There are so many reasons why a Personal Trainer is essential to achieving your fitness
goals, whether they be weight loss-based, sports-driven or for athletic purposes. Here,
we’ve put together the most critical reasons why you should have a Personal Trainer, as well
as the benefits that you are likely to achieve
1. It’s Educational
One of the primary reasons that someone should have a Personal Trainer is that they are
trained in teaching others how to exercise. And while exercise in itself is only a part of
fitness, with nutrition and lifestyle playing an essential role in the overall picture if you don’t
get exercise right then you will never achieve your goals. The importance of education when
exercising is important for two primary reasons:
1) If you don’t know which exercises are most effective for the goals you have, you are
unlikely to achieve those goals. For example, if your goal is to build core strength but
you spend all your time on cardio exercises, then you are unlikely to hit your goal.
2) Education when performing exercises is essential in reducing the risk of injury. Many
people every year are seriously injured by performing exercises they have not
received training for, and this can impact their health and fitness for a long time.
Having someone trained in how to execute certain tasks will greatly reduce the level
of risk and increase the effectiveness of your fitness routine.
As well as helping their clients set realistic goals, Personal Trainers are the perfect
tool to help you achieve a specific goal. This is ideal for those who are training for a
specific event, or need to achieve a certain level of fitness before they are able to do
something they really want. For example, if you have a bucket list with ‘Skydiving’ on
it but are over the maximum weight, then hiring a Personal Trainer to assist with
helping you lose weight is a great start to achieving this goal. Or if your goal is to be
able to run a marathon in six months, then hiring a Personal Trainer to put you on
the right track could be all you need to complete a marathon.
It can take weeks to form good habits, and even longer to break bad ones - and
trying to do it on your own is hard work. Having a Personal Trainer is like having a
good angel on your shoulder encouraging you in the right direction. They can help to
argue with the bad angel in your head, and keep you on track to achieve your fitness
goals.