does anyone have a personal trainer abs are the more efficient to reaching your goal?

Duck_Puddle

ecjim wrote: »

Both the the trainer who is muscled - in shape - and the trainer who looks like he does not train may have a lot of classroom , book , or internet knowlege or a certifacation or a degree. I feel that the trainer who has actully trained and had some success will be a better choice, as he / she also has experiance. That is what I'm saying, maybe I wasn't clear with my statments.
Today a person can get a certifacation via the internet with out leaving his house or computer keyboard. How is that person going to be a succesfull trainer unless he has signicicant gym time? If he has put in time time & work he will probably look the part, like in carrying a little muscle.
As to your use of "Bro " that is implyling that the guy with muscle also has no IQ . I there an inverse relationship between muscle & brains?

I’m unsure who the “you” is in your post. My use of “bro” and “looks like a mess” was in response/quote to the language used by the person I quoted.

There’s no relationship (inverse or otherwise) at all in muscles and knowledge. Which is my point. Visible muscles or lack of visible muscles has zero correlation to knowledge and ability to Leverage that knowledge in an effective way for a client.

The best coaches aren’t always the best players. I want a good coach. I don’t care how well he/she plays. I do care how well he/she coaches.

I will continue to say that the results/looks of a trainer’s clients (not the trainer) are what is important. Successful clients indicate that the trainer is able to effectively train/coach his/her clients to achieve.

GaryRuns

People, people. If you read the posts I don't see anyone saying a "buff" trainer can't be a good trainer, as many of you seem to be assuming. That's just as bad as assuming a "chubby" trainer can't be a good trainer. Anecdotally, I had a competitive body builder as a trainer for a year and he was exceptional. I also had a guy who looked like he ate donuts for breakfast every day and hadn't worked out in a year and he was every bit as good as the body builder guy.

The point that many of you seem to be missing is that you can't make a judgment on who is a good trainer based on how they look. If that's a big decision factor for you then absolutely include it as one of your criteria, but I'd personally rather have someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the latest science on hypertrophy, whose personality meshes well with mine and who has a nice list of current and former clients that look good. His or her looks would be the last item on my list.

ecjim

Sometimes we just like a lively discussion -

kiela64

I ended up getting some training for a student program designed to help people who were uncomfortable in the gym as long as we also agreed to participate in a study. I have found it incredibly motivating.

While I saw the trainer once a week, I made an effort to keep to the goals I set and replicate my routine at least once if not twice. Before then I wasn’t going. It turned the gym into a commitment and a challenge rather than just a scary place where I felt uncomfortable and embarrassed. Now I’m drowning in assignments and I’m not going but I’m done in a few days and I will be going back. And now I think I know what to do somewhat.

I think it depends what your goals are: if you think you could benefit from guidance or motivation or accountability & goal-setting with an expert it might be worthwhile!

lkpducky

Some folks might brush this guy aside if they saw him and didn't know anything else about him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Rippetoe

sardelsa

It really depends on you and your goals. If you think you would be better off with a trainer... if you feel lost, overwhelmed, need guidance, you might need that extra push and accountability, go for it.

Me personally I never had one nor needed one. I do follow programs and received help/advice from coaches/trainers with specific things, but otherwise I go about it on my own and that works best for me. I think if I ever wanted to compete (in powerlifting or bodybuilding) I would consider it. However there are very few trainers I trust so it would definitely cost me.

Hooliekom

lkpducky wrote: »

Some folks might brush this guy aside if they saw him and didn't know anything else about him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Rippetoe

I was almost at the end of the thread and had just got my 'Rip' link sorted but you have beaten me to it.. ) !

HoneyBadger302

OP, in your case, if you're not sure where to begin, aren't sure on form, haven't had training in proper technique and putting together a routine around your goals, then working with a trainer would probably be a worthwhile investment.

After the basics, it's going to depend on your goals, personal knowledge, experience, etc. For example, I've used trainers a couple times to help me put together a program for my sport - I sought out trainers, however, who are familiar with what it takes to do what I do, since there are a lot of - misconceptions - if someone isn't familiar with the particulars. Their training plans, combined with my my own requests was very helpful. I didn't work out with them, just had them help me put together specific exercises/combinations to do what I already knew I wanted.

For someone without specific goals, there are plenty of online resources to help you put something together if you're familiar with general form and technique to avoid injury.