Gift for a personal trainer??
LianaG1115
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Just putting it out there to get ideas or suggestions about what to get my personal trainer for the holiday this year. I have done some Google researching and really some of the ideas out there are not typical of him and then the other thing is not to get too personal either. I have a male trainer, he's been working with me 3 days a week sometimes a day or two more for the past year, he's a body builder outside the gym. He is kinda to me like Dolvett is to his team on the Biggest Loser, he's seen me cry, afraid to do an exercise because I didn't think I could, and also succeed and improve myself in the gym with weights and reps. SO I'm just asking for some insight/advice please, thanks.
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A nice stopwatch, a fancy pen, a favorite sports jersey, a workout tank with a saying on it you know he'd like, or a new water bottle with a gift card to an athletics store or favorite restaurant in it.0
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You pay someone a bunch of money and then still want to buy him a present?! Wow...0
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Money. Tip him an amount equal to one session. And say thank you.0
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I found out my personal trainer liked Shiraz... So I picked her up a bottle of Shiraz called "ball Buster"0
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YOU know what to get him... no one spills sweat in front of another person without getting to know them a little bit.
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zachbonner wrote: »
I'm thoughtful as well (um hello *kitten* ton of cookies I made for co-workers who went out of their way to help me this year) but PT sessions are expensive and I wouldn't tip a trainer.
Then again I wouldn't waste my money on a trainer
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zachbonner wrote: »
Some people are more thoughtful than others.zachbonner wrote: »
I'm thoughtful as well (um hello *kitten* ton of cookies I made for co-workers who went out of their way to help me this year) but PT sessions are expensive and I wouldn't tip a trainer.
Then again I wouldn't waste my money on a trainer
Since you're so thoughtful Zach, what would you get a trainer?
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I'd keep it small. Maybe a workout journal?0
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I just give cash! - I also give cash to the person at the desk that greets me by name several time a week at 5:30 in morning with a smile even though some days I don't smile back
I was taught that you tip for personal services, but any acknowledgment of their services would do.0 -
zachbonner wrote: »
Some people are more thoughtful than others.zachbonner wrote: »
I'm thoughtful as well (um hello *kitten* ton of cookies I made for co-workers who went out of their way to help me this year) but PT sessions are expensive and I wouldn't tip a trainer.
Then again I wouldn't waste my money on a trainer
I don't think that's being thoughtful, I think that's wasting money. If you're actually friends with the guy and want to get him something, then that's cool...but the OP obviously doesn't have that kind of relationship with the trainer, otherwise she wouldn't be asking what to get him.
I give presents to my mailman and my kid's teachers. I'm not giving someone a present whom I already have to pay for services!0 -
nothing work out related. he's probably either really particular about his stuff, or is overly saturated in work out gifts. get him a starbucks gift card or something.0
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Give a little hand made card good for one sleep over.0
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I would go for some bodybuilding supplements- Protein, a pre-workout, post-workout.. If you go to an actual store, it'll be more expensive but you could get some good tips on what brand is more popular among bodybuilders.. ((one tip- If you go to Costco you can get a good deal... Opt for Whey protein or Muscle Milk. )) Most guys don't care what flavor it is, but try to pay attention to which one he drinks the most- if no idea opt for neutral flavors like vanilla.0
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If they went over and above what I paid them to do, I'd consider it.0
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zachbonner wrote: »
Some people are more thoughtful than others.zachbonner wrote: »
I'm thoughtful as well (um hello *kitten* ton of cookies I made for co-workers who went out of their way to help me this year) but PT sessions are expensive and I wouldn't tip a trainer.
Then again I wouldn't waste my money on a trainer
I don't think that's being thoughtful, I think that's wasting money. If you're actually friends with the guy and want to get him something, then that's cool...but the OP obviously doesn't have that kind of relationship with the trainer, otherwise she wouldn't be asking what to get him.
I give presents to my mailman and my kid's teachers. I'm not giving someone a present whom I already have to pay for services!
As the husband of a former teacher .. I beg you .. please please please do NOT get your childrens' teachers gifts. I can't tell you how many teacher themed Mugs, paperweights, baskets, plaques, and other assorted tchotchkes we have around the house. If you HAVE to do something for the kids' teachers .. VERY small food gifts work (like 2 home made cookies in some shiny cellophane with a bow. Anything more than that is an unwanted burden.
My wife would always come home the friday before xmas vacation complaining about the mountains of useless garbage she had to pretend to be grateful for. (wow! another "a teacher opens a window to tomorrow" mug. only my 5th one!!).0 -
zachbonner wrote: »
Some people are more thoughtful than others.zachbonner wrote: »
I'm thoughtful as well (um hello *kitten* ton of cookies I made for co-workers who went out of their way to help me this year) but PT sessions are expensive and I wouldn't tip a trainer.
Then again I wouldn't waste my money on a trainer
I don't think that's being thoughtful, I think that's wasting money. If you're actually friends with the guy and want to get him something, then that's cool...but the OP obviously doesn't have that kind of relationship with the trainer, otherwise she wouldn't be asking what to get him.
I give presents to my mailman and my kid's teachers. I'm not giving someone a present whom I already have to pay for services!
As the husband of a former teacher .. I beg you .. please please please do NOT get your childrens' teachers gifts. I can't tell you how many teacher themed Mugs, paperweights, baskets, plaques, and other assorted tchotchkes we have around the house. If you HAVE to do something for the kids' teachers .. VERY small food gifts work (like 2 home made cookies in some shiny cellophane with a bow. Anything more than that is an unwanted burden.
When I was a kid, my gram would make cookie baskets for the teachers. Like 4 different kinds of cookies in a festive tin.
Until recently, it never crossed my mind to give a teacher themed item
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I just give cash! - I also give cash to the person at the desk that greets me by name several time a week at 5:30 in morning with a smile even though some days I don't smile back
I was taught that you tip for personal services, but any acknowledgment of their services would do.
THANK YOU!! I was also taught to tip for personal services, whether that tip is monetary or a gift this is why I'm asking.0 -
In the past, I've always given teachers bottles of lube. Some get the joke, some get mad, some get plans.0
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Those that can will.. those that can't will make up an excuse not to then hide behind their WalMart snobbery... Nothing wrong with offering a service provider a token of appreciation. and UNLESS your independently wealthy YOU are a service provider. (hey notice I spelt indendently right???
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zachbonner wrote: »
Some people are more thoughtful than others.zachbonner wrote: »
I'm thoughtful as well (um hello *kitten* ton of cookies I made for co-workers who went out of their way to help me this year) but PT sessions are expensive and I wouldn't tip a trainer.
Then again I wouldn't waste my money on a trainer
I don't think that's being thoughtful, I think that's wasting money. If you're actually friends with the guy and want to get him something, then that's cool...but the OP obviously doesn't have that kind of relationship with the trainer, otherwise she wouldn't be asking what to get him.
I give presents to my mailman and my kid's teachers. I'm not giving someone a present whom I already have to pay for services!
As the husband of a former teacher .. I beg you .. please please please do NOT get your childrens' teachers gifts. I can't tell you how many teacher themed Mugs, paperweights, baskets, plaques, and other assorted tchotchkes we have around the house. If you HAVE to do something for the kids' teachers .. VERY small food gifts work (like 2 home made cookies in some shiny cellophane with a bow. Anything more than that is an unwanted burden.
My wife would always come home the friday before xmas vacation complaining about the mountains of useless garbage she had to pretend to be grateful for. (wow! another "a teacher opens a window to tomorrow" mug. only my 5th one!!).
I do a Starbucks or DD gift card.0 -
WELL, I think that EVERY personal trainer likes and wants to indulge in a bottle of whiskey.. expensive whiskey,0
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RavenLibra wrote: »Those that can will.. those that can't will make up an excuse not to then hide behind their WalMart snobbery... Nothing wrong with offering a service provider a token of appreciation. and UNLESS your independently wealthy YOU are a service provider. (hey notice I spelt indendently right???
Not the second time.
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zachbonner wrote: »
Some people are more thoughtful than others.zachbonner wrote: »
I'm thoughtful as well (um hello *kitten* ton of cookies I made for co-workers who went out of their way to help me this year) but PT sessions are expensive and I wouldn't tip a trainer.
Then again I wouldn't waste my money on a trainer
I don't think that's being thoughtful, I think that's wasting money. If you're actually friends with the guy and want to get him something, then that's cool...but the OP obviously doesn't have that kind of relationship with the trainer, otherwise she wouldn't be asking what to get him.
I give presents to my mailman and my kid's teachers. I'm not giving someone a present whom I already have to pay for services!
As the husband of a former teacher .. I beg you .. please please please do NOT get your childrens' teachers gifts. I can't tell you how many teacher themed Mugs, paperweights, baskets, plaques, and other assorted tchotchkes we have around the house. If you HAVE to do something for the kids' teachers .. VERY small food gifts work (like 2 home made cookies in some shiny cellophane with a bow. Anything more than that is an unwanted burden.
My wife would always come home the friday before xmas vacation complaining about the mountains of useless garbage she had to pretend to be grateful for. (wow! another "a teacher opens a window to tomorrow" mug. only my 5th one!!).
I do a Starbucks or DD gift card.
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I don't think that's being thoughtful, I think that's wasting money. If you're actually friends with the guy and want to get him something, then that's cool...but the OP obviously doesn't have that kind of relationship with the trainer, otherwise she wouldn't be asking what to get him.
I give presents to my mailman and my kid's teachers. I'm not giving someone a present whom I already have to pay for services!
makes a lot of sense. some might categorize gifts for people you really only know casually as weird.
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