Personal trainer session

PollyWolly98
PollyWolly98 Posts: 112
in Fitness and Exercise
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!

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  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    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
    dare2love81 Posts: 928 Member
    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_
    _lizzie_ Posts: 130
    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
    PollyWolly98 Posts: 112
    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
    briebear77 Posts: 253 Member
    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
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    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.

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