Any Personal Training Success Stories?

I've been working with a personal trainer for just shy of a year now, and it truly is a motivating way to stay on track. My trainer keeps me accountable, teaches me new moves and routines which keeps me from being stagnant, and gives me words of encouragement or a push when needed. In the past I've belonged to gyms, but it was easy for me to make excuses to skip a day. . .with my trainer, I know I have to show up!

When I first started getting serious about weight loss about 2 years ago, I bought 6 sessions with a personal trainer. For someone who had never been to the gym before, she helped me a lot. At the time I needed the guidance and it gave me a lot of confidence to start working out at the gym alone.

If I could afford it now, I would definitely start working with her again!

I love my personal trainer. He encourages and motivates me. He has taught me how to work more effectively on my workouts. I use to get bored at the gym but he taught me how to make wgt training challenging and fun. I was in a plateau for 3 years and he helped get over it by going over my workouts and diet. If it wasn't for him, I don't think I would be enjoying workouts as much as I do now

I have a knee injury, and I have an athletic therapist who is helping to rehabilitate safely. A very important part of my rehab is weight loss, and my weekly appointment with him keeps me accountable and focused. Well worth the investment!

I love, love, love my personal trainer. I have to bring my food log and she reviews and critiques what i eat. Knowing she is going to see what i eat makes me think twice. She makes a schedule. She also teaches all the classes i take at the gym and I train once a week. She is available for support and it keeps me accountable. I also love the strength training we do because prior to her i did not know the importance of this and was doing all cardio. Give it a try.

did you lose all your weight from a Personal trainer?

With Erica, 16 pounds, 35 on my own..and still going with her

I have been using a trainer off and on for years.

I feel like a success story.

THE MOST important thing to look for in a PT is the answer to the question "Does he/she actually care?"
THE NEXT MOST important thing to check "Who are his/her clients? And are they happy?"
Answer these to find the best PT.

I also love my trainer and don't think I would be this far without him. I joined the gym last June and did some things on my own after an introduction from a trainer. Then in January, I decided to make a change and hired a trainer. He had me face some unpleasant truths but has been with me every step of the way. I have learned the proper way to exercise, tried new exercises and have done more than I ever thought possible. I train with him twice a week for one hour. He does push me to achieve harder and gets on my case when I am not working hard enough. On my own I lost about 8 pounds, but with a trainer I have lost 41 pounds in six months. The nice thing is he is always willing to listen to me vent if needed or to encourage via text when needed.

I think it is worth it only if you find a GOOD trainer. They are few and far between. Don't be afraid to interview them and ask about their qualifications, experience, areas of specialties, style of working with clients, etc. Then, make a decision after a couple of sessions. Don't feel bad about hurting their feelings if you need to discontinue and try another trainer if you are just not benefiting/enjoying sessions with them. Always feel comfortable about asking questions and if something doesn't feel right.. say something! Don't be intimidated, thinking they are the expert. They should push you beyond your comfort zone, but in a safe manner.

I also used to think I knew everything and didn't need a trainer to tell me what to do (I have a history of team athletics, marathons, triathlons, etc. I also used to work at a gym and was taught by my colleagues proper free weights, etc.) HOWEVER, a good trainer pushes you harder than you would push yourself (and also will do interval sessions with you, if that supports your goals), keeps you steady with your workouts, keeps your workouts varied and also helps you maximize what you can safely do if you have some acute or chronic injuries.

Strength training is key to your fitness and weight goals, so it's important to do whatever it takes to make it happen. A personal trainer is certainly an investment, but anything that contributes significantly to your health and well being is worth it in my opinion.... if the average American would look at what they spend on cable, internet/data services, movies, coffee, eating out, etc. there is usually room to shift budget around to better support your priorities.

(and yes, I do work out with a personal trainer .... BUT keep in mind that weight loss is 80%+ nutrition - they can't lose the weight for you! :happy: )

i loved having a personal trainer!! i lost 50lbs after having my baby cuz of her!! i knew what i had to do but she pushed me farther then i thought i could go ..(i honestly would have never pushed myself the same way she did) and because i had to "answer" to her it held me accountable....so i forced myself to the gym even on days i didnt feel like doing anything!! go for it! its well worth the money!