Personal trainer, yay or nay?

IllustriousBee

I've had a personal trainer for well over a year now. It is very much worth it to me because she pushes me to do things that I know I wouldn't do on my own. I train with her 2 days a week for 30-minute sessions, and I pay $240 per month. I have a lower rate because I only get training for weightlifting. I do most of my fitness-related stuff (cardio, some strength training, and meal planning) all on my own, so I think $300 a month is VERY reasonable for all the extras the trainer OP mentioned offers.

liz60625

I was hesitant about a personal trainer when I started 2 years ago, very overweight. Reasons I’ve stayed and love it:

I like the 1:1 teaching and accountability.
She pushes me further than I would push myself
She keeps track of what I can and can’t do and helps me grow even 5 seconds at a time
She understands my body and what it can do
I get a personalized plan and just have to compare myself to me, not everyone else at the gym.

Highly recommend whatever you can swing.

hannahfkaye2021

Hey everybody,

Just a quick update. Still going strong over here, I am no longer seeing my PT face to face, life and bills got in the way, but she is still doing my programme with me and providing me with online support and accountability.

It was the best thing I ever did. I feel confident in the gym now, I know what I'm doing and how I should be doing it.

Well worth the money, I am so blessed to have found such an amazing PT!