When I tell people what I do for a living, I am often asked, “why would people need a personal trainer?”
In their eyes, there are endless cheaper or free fitness options out there available at a touch of a button?” They are not wrong and their logic is sound.
There are countless other options out there and the majority of them COST far less and are possibly more accessible than Personal Training- PT.
However, my response is almost always the same. I ask them “what is their health, fitness and quality of life WORTH?”
I explain that PT is an investment! One that pays dividends to them and their loved ones for the rest of their life.
Reasons people seek out a Personal Trainer
Busy professionals that are time-poor want a professional to ensure they maximise the time they do have available for exercise.
Busy people that recognise the benefits of hiring a specialist to improve overall performance
The individual knows they lack the knowledge on what is best to do and feel overwhelmed by this.
They want to hand over the responsibility of their exercise needs and the anxiety that comes with this to a professional.
The person wants to become a more effective exerciser and recognises that paying a professional with years of experience is the safest and quickest way of doing this.
They prefer the personal touch and an environment that is not crowded or intimidating.
They have an injury or a condition which makes exercise even more challenging and with the peace of mind of knowing any exercise prescription given is appropriate and will not harm them.
They need/desire an accountability framework that will keep them on target with their health and fitness aspirations.
Benefits you will receive
You can relax safe in the knowledge that your fitness requirements will be met each week
You will exercise regularly and efficiently
The time you require to commit to exercise will reduce as your skill set and work rate capability increase
You (and your family/friends) will have a trusted source to turn to for advice on all things health and fitness- exercise, lifestyle, nutrition, sleep etc.
The value you place on your health & fitness will increase by spending regular time with your PT
You will learn how to exercise properly and be more resilient to injury
You will likely be positively influenced by his/her other clients who are probably seeing him/her for similar reasons you are. You might even make some new, health-conscious friends.
I appreciate that personal training is out of reach for a some people. When this is the case I will happily take that person through all the other options I offer and others offer to find the best fit t