Is the trainer Right?

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  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Thanks everyone! When she said that it did not click right away, then I got home and was like wait a minute did she say I would not be able to reach my goal??? She did not use any facts or give an explanation to why like, we are going to build muscle or that is too low etc.. nothing. It was just simply it was so long ago that I weighed 130 so I would not reach it now. Then I thought like some have said maybe she said that just to P me off to make motivated me or something. I am going to have ask her about it when I see her next and ask her to explain. It was not my high school weight it was my mid 20's weight and for being 5'1 with a chest and hips 130 is on heavier end of the chart. I will follow up and let you all know what her response is to why she thinks/said that.

    I'm 31, and last year I got down to what I weighed when I was 18.

    Even so, what you were is completely irrelevant. We're talking about what you can be.
  • apatrick106
    apatrick106 Posts: 68 Member
    It was not within a time certain time frame also, she asked what my goal was and that was I told her and that was her response.

    Here are her qualifications;

    AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
    AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
    Certified Classical Pilates Mat & Apparatus Instructor
    Sports Nutrition Consultant
    Certified Spinning Instructor
    Yoga level 1 Certified
    Double Degree: Business Management & Marketing
    College level classes: Health & Fitness Science

    Experience

    Instructing Group Exercise Classes since age 17
    Group Exercise & Pilates Program Director 2002-2006
    Personal Training Coordinator 2007 – 2010
    2 years of Martial Arts – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    Specialties

    Core and balance training
    Running and cycling training
    Interval & circuit training
    Heavy bag-boxing workouts
    Caring for your knees, back and shoulders
    Listening to your needs…motivating you…keeping it interesting!
  • DOElston
    DOElston Posts: 102
    It probably would be best to ask your doctor. Trainers are NOT always educated; a lot of times, they simply pay a fee, take a few classes and they're "licensed". Best to find someone who is truly educated in human physiology.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Your trainer must have looked it up on Google.
  • DominiqueSmall
    DominiqueSmall Posts: 495 Member
    I agree with everyone. Get a new trainer. I NEVER want to be told I cannot do something.
  • apatrick106
    apatrick106 Posts: 68 Member
    Did she tell you WHY she thought that? It seems really reasonable to me. You're just a little peanut, 130 isn't unreasonable.

    LOL thanks!! Love your profile picture!
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  • BeccaLevine
    BeccaLevine Posts: 315 Member
    You're only 5'1? 130lbs is very reasonable! Honestly, that would really piss me off. It's not like you're trying to weigh anything unrealistic. You pay a trainer big bucks not only to work you out but to motivate you, and that's not motivational. I am 5'6 and my goal is 135, and my trainer told me that is a great goal! And I am only 8lbs away from that now. I would not continue to pay money for a trainer who isn't 100% positive and supportive.
  • pduckworth
    pduckworth Posts: 133
    I'm currently 5'1" and I'm 130lbs, looking to get down to 100lbs. I don't see why you couldn't get down to 130.
  • darlilama
    darlilama Posts: 794 Member
    Thanks everyone! When she said that it did not click right away, then I got home and was like wait a minute did she say I would not be able to reach my goal??? She did not use any facts or give an explanation to why like, we are going to build muscle or that is too low etc.. nothing. It was just simply it was so long ago that I weighed 130 so I would not reach it now. Then I thought like some have said maybe she said that just to P me off to make motivated me or something. I am going to have ask her about it when I see her next and ask her to explain. It was not my high school weight it was my mid 20's weight and for being 5'1 with a chest and hips 130 is on heavier end of the chart. I will follow up and let you all know what her response is to why she thinks/said that.

    I think that's an excellent attitude to take. If you don't know why she said it, then ask her! If you don't like the answer - or feel that it's fair, you can find another trainer if you feel that's what you need to do. Best of luck to you!
  • apatrick106
    apatrick106 Posts: 68 Member
    Thanks everyone! When she said that it did not click right away, then I got home and was like wait a minute did she say I would not be able to reach my goal??? She did not use any facts or give an explanation to why like, we are going to build muscle or that is too low etc.. nothing. It was just simply it was so long ago that I weighed 130 so I would not reach it now. Then I thought like some have said maybe she said that just to P me off to make motivated me or something. I am going to have ask her about it when I see her next and ask her to explain. It was not my high school weight it was my mid 20's weight and for being 5'1 with a chest and hips 130 is on heavier end of the chart. I will follow up and let you all know what her response is to why she thinks/said that.

    I'm 31, and last year I got down to what I weighed when I was 18.

    Even so, what you were is completely irrelevant. We're talking about what you can be.

    Thank you! LOVE THIS- what you were is completely irrelevant. We're talking about what you can be!
    Going to write that one down!
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    What is your current weight and bodyfat %? If you are very lean, the trainer might be correct unless you're willing to give up some mucle mass
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    She sounds full of it....
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    It probably would be best to ask your doctor. Trainers are NOT always educated; a lot of times, they simply pay a fee, take a few classes and they're "licensed". Best to find someone who is truly educated in human physiology.

    I wish I knew that before I dated several lol
  • apatrick106
    apatrick106 Posts: 68 Member
    What is your current weight and bodyfat %? If you are very lean, the trainer might be correct unless you're willing to give up some mucle mass

    38% Very high!!!

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