Choosing the right trainer for yourself and your needs will be just as important as the workout itself. Choosing the right trainer is the one of the most important factors in success and enjoyment. Another option if you do not want someone to train with on a regular basis ask a trainer to design your program and help yo implement it. Choosing the right Personal Trainer will determine the difference between a sustainable workout program that yields long lasting results and feeling frustrated to the point of reverting to old, bad habits.
Personal trainers can often provide high-quality workouts in your home with only a few portable exercise modalities or everyday items. However, before admitting a trainer into your home, check all references, find out if they have any certifications, and if possible, ask a friend to accompany you during your first few sessions. Certified implies that a trainer displays a basic knowledge of exercise, stretching and nutrition, but does not take into account many factors that ultimately determine a trainer’s competence. For example, would you rather take tennis lessons from Frank because he is certified and works at the local YMCA or from Andre Agassi who has proven results. Certification is more than a piece of paper.
Personal trainers are not just for the rich, famous or elite sports person, it’s for everyone. This is accessible to anyone who wants a better quality of life, to feel healthier, more energetic and able to move without aches and pains.
Personal trainers teach you how to maximize your workout as well as serve as a motivator for you. Choosing the right personal trainer can mean the difference between a sustainable workout program that delivers the desired results and feeling that dreaded sense of failure. Just in the same way you would hire a plumber, a roofer, an accountant, or a mechanic, hiring a personal trainer means getting quotes from 3-5 different Trainers.
Personal training isn’t usually cheap, and you want to make sure you get the most out of the money you’re spending. Even more importantly you want to make sure your trainer doesn’t put you in harm’s way, which would be the opposite of your ultimate objective of being healthier and more fit. Qualified personal trainers can be found in abundance in your city as well in your locality. Search carefully and do your research and you’ll find the right personal trainer for your needs. Remember never give up!
Terrine Pearsall is the owner of Wonderfully Fit Terrine has been working in the fitness industry as a Long Beach personal trainer, yoga teacher and pilates instructor servicing Long Beach, Seal Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and San Pedro.
Terrine thrives on custom designing interesting, creative and fun programs for individual needs. She uses a variety of tools – from conventional weight training with machines and free weights to core focused workouts utilizing: stability balls, BOSU, and medicine balls.
Terrine is constantly networking and scanning the internet for the latest fitness and health information and attends an international fitness convention annually to stay on the cutting edge. Terrine is a member of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the world’s leading membership organization of health & fitness professionals.
