Personal trainer session

PollyWolly98

I have a free personal trainer session tomorrow and I want to make the most of it. I have been running 3 days a week and taking strength classes 2 days a week. I usually cross train on a few of the days I don't run, so end up having 1 or maybe 2 rest days a week. This session is not at my usual gym, so I'm not sure of the available equipment or anything. I am intrigued by lifting, so thought maybe that is what I should focus on. I don't even have a clue how one of these sessions typically goes. Any advice or suggestions would be fantastic!

SideSteel

I have a free personal trainer session tomorrow and I want to make the most of it. I have been running 3 days a week and taking strength classes 2 days a week. I usually cross train on a few of the days I don't run, so end up having 1 or maybe 2 rest days a week. This session is not at my usual gym, so I'm not sure of the available equipment or anything. I am intrigued by lifting, so thought maybe that is what I should focus on. I don't even have a clue how one of these sessions typically goes. Any advice or suggestions would be fantastic!

1) Be clear with the trainer on your fitness goals. If he's (or she's) any good, he will ask you about this well in advance.
2) In my opinion, one of the most functional uses of a trainer for someone who is just getting started with lifting, is to learn proper technique for various compound lifts.

dare2love81

I have a free personal trainer session tomorrow and I want to make the most of it. I have been running 3 days a week and taking strength classes 2 days a week. I usually cross train on a few of the days I don't run, so end up having 1 or maybe 2 rest days a week. This session is not at my usual gym, so I'm not sure of the available equipment or anything. I am intrigued by lifting, so thought maybe that is what I should focus on. I don't even have a clue how one of these sessions typically goes. Any advice or suggestions would be fantastic!

1) Be clear with the trainer on your fitness goals. If he's (or she's) any good, he will ask you about this well in advance.
2) In my opinion, one of the most functional uses of a trainer for someone who is just getting started with lifting, is to learn proper technique for various compound lifts.

^^This.

ETA: They are also helpful to beginners in helping to write a plan for weight lifting if you are new to the game.

_lizzie_

I worked out with a PT for a few weeks when I was first getting started. I wish I had asked her to teach me more about lifting and proper technique. I told her I wanted to lose weight so she always had me doing circuit training, but now I wish I had just done cardio on my own because its harder to learn proper lifting technique than it is to just run or do something to get your heart-rate up.

PollyWolly98

Thanks a lot for your suggestions, this helps me out a lot! The whole lifting thing is a bit intimidating to me, so I think I will definitely use this session as a way to get started and learn technique.

briebear77

When I had my free training at my gym when I joined I went in with the plan I'd be following so she could show me the lifts I knew I'd be doing. That was really helpful since I was scared to venture into the free weights alone. So, if there is any specific thing you've been wanting to try at the gym but have been too intimidated I highly recommend having the trainer show you that. It really helped me a ton.

dad106

Ask to focus on free weights.. and try to avoid machines if you can.

Also, take note of what equipment is available at your normal gym, so that you can see if any equipment at the PT place is the same.