Personal trainer experiences?

THECaptainObvious
THECaptainObvious Posts: 399 Member
edited February 7 in Fitness and Exercise
So does anyone here use a trainer? In support of my weight loss goal my parents are offering to hook me up with one from the YMCA. I just want to know what kinds of experiences anyone has had with theirs? Thanks!

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  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
    I've had three personal trainers through different periods of my life. All three of them worked me beyond my perceived limits and helped me to achieve the results I was after.
  • THECaptainObvious
    THECaptainObvious Posts: 399 Member
    Awesome! Thanks! I have a history of bulging disks and pinched nerves and I don't want to get hurt and/or have a trainer ignore the fact that I have to be careful. I'll need to do my research on the trainers there.
  • rbcrawford1
    rbcrawford1 Posts: 29 Member
    It's important to find one that clicks with you, but I love my trainer. I worked with another one years ago and had a great experience as well. A PT helps me stay motivated and continually raises the bar. When I might have made excuses or taken shortcuts, he keeps me moving forward.

    He's sensitive to my weak spots, but it really is on me to communicate with him. A PT won't know if I'm feeling twingey in my lower back or if cleans are hurting my wrist unless I tell him, so it's important that the client remain open and honest throughout the entire process.

    If your parents are willing to foot the bill, you should go for it!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Finding one that's knowledgable and passionate and clicks with your personality.

    I had people I worked with and they weren't interested in ACTUALLY working- so they lasted one or two sessions and pfftabba that was it.

    All depends on your goals- their dedication/professionalism/education and personality.
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