Advice needed – Personal Trainers – functional v conditi

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lucycaz
lucycaz Posts: 191 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Due to unforeseen circumstances I have had to change my PT (those of you who have read my posts will understand the trauma this has been – lol)

During my last session with my old PT on Friday we discussed the trainer I have chosen to try out with.... He explained that the training may be very different as he uses a functional style of training exercises where as my new trainer is known to focus on conditioning and strength.

I know I should have asked him more about this at the time but as I am nervous about changing anyway I did not want to raise my anxiety further, however my first session with my new trainer is tomorrow and my anxiety is through the roof...

Can anyone tell me the difference and what I might expect tomorrow.....

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  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Sorry, I can't explain the difference.
    We do know that change is good for our bodies. Why not go and try to enjoy the difference? You have been doing great and will continue to do so. You hold the strength here and your trainer is an important tool. It will work out! Good luck!!! I'd love to hear how it goes tomorrow!
  • TrainingWithTonya
    TrainingWithTonya Posts: 1,741 Member
    Functional Fitness is typically more body weight type activities and whole body movements. Conditioning or Strength and Conditioning as it is referred to here in the US is typically more resistance and cardio focused. So, a functional fitness professional will do more push ups, pull ups, and non-traditional equipment like balls and a strength and conditioning specialist will do some of those things but will use more weights. It's all good for you though, so enjoy trying the new exercises. And remember that you always have the option of telling your trainer you don't like a specific exercise and not doing it. A good trainer will work with you to find the activities you like so that they are things you can maintain for life, regardless of whether it fits with their normal style or not.
  • Jo2926
    Jo2926 Posts: 489 Member
    Personally I think it is more important that you 'click' with a trainer than the exact style they use. I am sure if you explain your goals that they will be able to help you to achieve them within their own ways of working. For various reasons I have used 3 different trainers (and tested out about 5). They were all different, but I'v enjoyed each one, and have never been bored!

    You are testing this person out so, if its not right, you can say 'thanks but no thanks' and look for other alternatives. I think you are based in London? If so you have lots of options, so try not to stress out thinking this *has* to work. (I know that is much easier said than done!

    Try to relax and enjoy the session. Good luck!
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