Lifting without a personal trainer ?

biba_luly

There are no personal trainers in my area where i live ... and the gym which has personal trainer is too expensive for me

so can i lift without personal trainer ... i searched online to find suitable workouts for my body type but i don't know whether to start or not ?

CipherZero

First off, there are no "body type" workouts. Disrupting homeostasis works for all populations.

Yes, easily you can lift without a trainer. Take a look at the "So you think you can Bench" and "... squat" videos on YouTube. Also read the book Starting Strength, in which the author goes into painstaking detail about form for the lifts he details.

DavPul

Yes, on occasion a person has lifted without a personal trainer and lived to tell about it.

1. Pick a full body resistance routine
2. Use youtube to check form
3. Try not to die

rachface1234

I do heavy compound lifts on my own (follow program Stronglifts 5x5), but I have had personal training in the past, was in good cardiovascular shape when I started, and did my research. I think those things have helped me, but I'm progressing super slow. I'm ok with it though . There are excellent books and programs out there that you can follow on your own, just be really careful and educate yourself on good form, check with a doctor if you have any physical issues that may be exacerbated by heavy weights, and if you have someone friendly who looks competent in your gym, you can always ask for an extra opinion or spotter to help.

jimmmer

Yes, on occasion a person has lifted without a personal trainer and lived to tell about it.

1. Pick a full body resistance routine
2. Use youtube to check form
3. Try not to die

Everything above. Especially the bolded part...

Seriously though, get a copy of Starting Strength. Learn the lifts from the book. Film yourself lifting so you can self-correct based on good sources.

That's all there is to it. Just care about it enough that you worry about doing it right and have enough faith to be patient and stick with it.

biba_luly

Thank you all for your replies : )

3laine75

Yes, on occasion a person has lifted without a personal trainer and lived to tell about it.

1. Pick a full body resistance routine
2. Use youtube to check form
3. Try not to die

Everything above. Especially the bolded part...

Seriously though, get a copy of Starting Strength. Learn the lifts from the book. Film yourself lifting so you can self-correct based on good sources.

That's all there is to it. Just care about it enough that you worry about doing it right and have enough faith to be patient and stick with it.

Yes. All this. IMO as a female (unless you are very lucky) a PT would actually hold you back. Starting strength and YouTube are all you need.

MagnumBurrito

A lot of good links in this thread

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1364905-best-online-videos-for-squats-deadlifts

bschoo01

I lift without a personal trainer. I bought the book New rules of Lifting for Woman... pretty cheap. The book explains how to do the lifts and has a program to follow for lifting newbies. I read the entire book and watched lots of youtube videos. I've been going strong for a couple months now and I love it! Start low weight and focus on form at first. Then once you feel that your form is good then start adding weight.

I lost about 10 lbs in 4 months doing cardio. The last 1 1/2 months I've been lifting and only doing cardio for warm ups and some walking on days I don't lift , I have already lost an additional 9 lbs. My body is completely changing already. I enjoy lifting more than cardio and it's working better for me!

Good luck on your lifting adventure!

tuckerrj

roughly 99% of the people that lift, do so without a personal trainer. If they can do it, certainly you can, too. Do a little research and gradually increase the weight, volume (number of exercises and sets) and intensity. You'll do fine!