Personal Trainer

kabrina30
kabrina30 Posts: 94 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Thinking of treating myself to a few months of sessions with a personal trainer as my next mini goal reward. I'm down nearly 90 pounds with around 40 to go and think focusing on fitness will be beneficial to me. So far I've mostly worked on my diet and have struggled finding a workout routine I'll stick to.

I know it'll be pricey but I was wondering how pricey? I don't want to overpay. Or does it vary too much to really get a good idea?

Fyi I'm from a small, rural area but I know several gyms around that offer these types of services. If that helps any.

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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Also google "choosing a personal trainer" and read a few perspectives on how to avoid the bad trainers.

    Why couldn't you stick to a workout routine before?
  • nstock
    nstock Posts: 135 Member
    Congrats on the weight loss!

    Trainers are great especially when you are learning how to use weights, as you want your form to be okay. Training is usually quite expensive. When you go to the gym, they usually have information on the wall about each of the trainers. Read about them, their qualifications, what they specialize in, and then see if they would be the right fit by scheduling an orientation. Will it be cheap? Doubt it. Will it be worth it? More than likely. You don’t need to commit to a 1 year contract- try a shorter one if that’s more comfortable for you.
  • kabrina30
    kabrina30 Posts: 94 Member
    Cherimoose wrote: »
    Also google "choosing a personal trainer" and read a few perspectives on how to avoid the bad trainers.

    Why couldn't you stick to a workout routine before?

    Because I wasn't sure if I was doing enough or the right exercises. I'd jump from one thing to another. I did get pretty focused on jogging/walking but I've let the weather and a terrible bout of vertigo slow me down on that. I'm actually under restrictions from my doctor not to exercise other than walking for at least a month to try and get over the vertigo. Having to take a break has me realizing I should have not taken being able to exercise for granted. Hoping to jump into it with both feet soon and feel a trainer will help with motivation and form, etc.
  • Chelle8070
    Chelle8070 Posts: 165 Member
    I signed a year contract with a trainer in May of 2018. I pay $200/month for 8 sessions ($25 per 1/2 hour session). I don't know if that's high or low or anything but... I LOVE it and am so happy I did it! I had tried doing various workouts at home, etc with no success. I like making my appointments and having to go to them.

    My boyfriend was worried I wouldn't "be able" to stick with it... but he was wrong :P
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    My trainer is $50 per hour session...it's likely to be variable depending on where you live. For NM, that is slightly above average cost.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,746 Member
    As far as price, call the gyms in your area and ask them. They should all be about the same.

    Remember, it's the same as anyone else you would hire: check their credentials, their experience, client reviews, etc. When you decide to meet with one (or a couple) make sure they clearly understand your specific goals and avoid ones who promote certain diets or supplements or insist on a routine that either doesn't suit you or interest you.
  • CeeBeeSlim
    CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,359 Member
    I’ve seen $125 per one hour session in NYC. Depends on education, experience, accreditations. Pricey but worth it to some.
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