Finding A Personal Trainer

teenytinyprincesspea

I'm probably gonna quit my morning job soon so I can treat my weight loss like a job. I'm hoping to find a personal trainer for a few months to teach me weight training til I'm comfortable enough with my knowledge and form to do everything on my own and with internet/book help. How did you guys find a relatively affordable person to help you start your journey??

Ben_there_done_that

That's some serious dedication. I think most gyms have personal trainers on staff. I wouldn't put an ad out on Craigslist or anything. Good luck!

cathipa

What is your ultimate goal? Why would you quit work to lose weight? I used a personal trainer once. >20 years ago and it was the biggest waste of $350. There is plenty of free information online, but you have to know what you want to do.

teenytinyprincesspea

cathipa wrote: »

What is your ultimate goal? Why would you quit work to lose weight? I used a personal trainer once. >20 years ago and it was the biggest waste of $350. There is plenty of free information online, but you have to know what you want to do.

So my morning job is just supplemental income. It's 300 every 2 weeks. My night job is where i make all my money.
My huge fear is not having correct form and training myself all wrong.
My ultimate goal is to get down to 130 but build muscle. I have a natural hourglass figure but i want it really enhanced. Also eventually getting cosmetic surgery after I hit my goal weight.

cathipa

Just do your research. Ask for references before you pay them. If they are pushing supplements (especially BCAAs or specific brands) - run. Any one can be a personal trainer (its an online cert). If you already go to a gym there are usually plenty of members who are willing to help with form and give tips for free. Just some suggestions.

JessM822

Be careful on that. Most are just glorified, and don't live the lifestyle you're looking for help with. Do your homework and find someone with a solid running background. Just because they've completed a half marathon and read a book doesn't mean they're good. Personally there's enough information out there for free. I started out running, did a marathon 8 months later, got bored with just running, so I got into Triathlons. My goal was to complete an Ironman, and imdoing that in September. I still runmarathons as well. Never once thought about hiring a personal trainer. I read books, and a lot of internet searches. Found what worked for me.