Trainers.

Petecalzada
Petecalzada Posts: 7 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Spent 90 minutes with an "expert" telling me *kitten* I already know or could have figured out myself. Burned a whopping 50 calories doing it. Hmmm......

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Well done?
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Did you log it?
  • DuckReconMajor
    DuckReconMajor Posts: 434 Member
    i think having a trainer is less about learning/instruction and more about having in-person motivation
  • Petecalzada
    Petecalzada Posts: 7 Member
    Sadly, yes....I logged it. I booked him for another week. Using every resource I can afford.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Petecalzada wrote: »
    Sadly, yes....I logged it. I booked him for another week. Using every resource I can afford.

    :huh:
  • Ironmaiden4life
    Ironmaiden4life Posts: 422 Member
    Good communication with your trainer is a cornerstone to having a good working relationship with your trainer and being able to reach your goals.

    If your unhappy then go back and discuss the reasons why you were left feeling frustrated. A good trainer will discuss and address your concerns.

  • Petecalzada
    Petecalzada Posts: 7 Member
    Insightful iron maiden. Thanks for the tip. ;)
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Choosing a good trainer:
    www.body-improvements.com/articles/industry-articles/how-to-select-a-personal-trainer/
    www.dailyburn.com/life/fitness/personal-trainer-break-up-signs/
    :+1:
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    Experience will usually matter when choosing a trainer. Someone who just looks fit may be the "oooh they must know what they are doing" conviction that some use to decide, but really all that means is that that trainer knows how to train themselves correctly. It doesn't confirm that they know how to deal with someone who may have metabolic issues, lack of mobility, lack of flexibility, prior injured joints, ligaments or tendons, etc. Unfortunately sometimes it's a trial an error test for some.
    Myself, I get specific reasons why they are doing what they are doing. The "I just want to lose weight" isn't specific. I'll usually ask "if you got to your goal, what would be the first thing you do?" Many times that helps me to understand their reasoning for wanting to lose weight.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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