Anyone ever use a Personal Trainer?

Topaz · 05-24-2002, 11:14 PM

I am in the process of joining Gold's Gym. I had a consultation with one of their personal trainers the other day. We did a lot of questionnaire type stuff (to figure out how much I *don't* know!) and took height, weight, body fat, etc. I was really, really impressed, and I am thinking of spending the money to get 12 weeks of sessions with my membership. Has anyone on here ever gone that route? And if so, how did you like it? Did you discuss PCOS with your trainer at all? I'm almost afraid to bring it up because I'm afraid he will just think I am trying to have an excuse or something like that.

Thanks!

Erin31CA · 05-24-2002, 11:40 PM

Topaz, I have used a trainer in the past and found it really, really helped me to get on track with my workout program. If you can afford it, I would say go for it. Not only do they design a workout program especially for you, they also help to keep you motivated. Good luck.

KatCarney · 05-25-2002, 03:10 PM

I've had a trainer twice (I'm I'm getting ready to get another one for boxing...)

The last time I had a trainer, I only worked out with him twice a week, but the workout was so tough that I dropped a size and a half in 6 weeks! It was amazing (but it was a TOUGH workout.)

At the time I was 'moderately' low carbing.

He knew about my pcos, and that's why he trained me harder than his 'regular' clients...he said I'd need it to overcome the syndrome.

My other trainer was not so aggressive...I worked out with her 4 to 5 days a week, and my body didn't really change that much. As torturous as the other guy was...RESULTS was what I was looking for.

Now I'm kickboxing (not tae-bo, the 'real deal' with heavy bags, gloves, etc) and weight training (and getting ready to throw in some yoga.) I'm probably going to get a boxing trainer once a week.

hope this helps!

Kat

LauraEE · 05-25-2002, 04:51 PM

how much do personal trainers typically cost??

Laura

Erin31CA · 05-26-2002, 10:48 AM

LauraEE, I think it varies depending on the club you belong to. But it isn't that expensive really. In fact, a lot of clubs will give you free training every six weeks or so.... So, they design a program for you and you do it for six weeks, and then about the time you start to need something new, they design a new program for you. If you aren't already a member at a gym and you are thinking about joining one, definitely ask about their trainers and whether or not they are included.

Topaz · 05-26-2002, 01:00 PM

LauraEE....the Gold's Gym where I am has several different training programs ranging in prices all over the place! They do have a deal where, if I join up with the trainers (who actually aren't a part of Gold's Gym, they are located in there but they are a separate business), I get a reduced membership fee at the gym. I think I am going to do a 12 week program that has 24 sessions with a trainer (2 per week). The trainer I met with is ex Army, *very* muscular, and very honest and straightforward...I'm thinking if anyone can help me whip my butt into shape, he can!!! Plus, when we went through all the questionaire stuff I realized just how much I don't know about working out and nutrition. My sessions are going to include times with a nutritionist, too. They have this forumla that let me know, based on the knowledge I had, that I would only have a 13% chance of reaching my goals. !!!!! Maybe it was a propaganda trick, but it got me thinking!

Thanks everyone else for your input, too. I think, even though it will stretch my purse strings for a bit, I am going to do it. It is for me, after all....and I deserve it!!!

annegia · 05-30-2002, 06:32 PM

Topaz,

I just joined a gym and was wondering if I should have a personal trainer as well. I met with one for my assessment and was impressed, just like you. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find it within my budget to pay for a trainer (I wish it were free). I'm saving to get a place of my own and can't bring myself to risk screwing up my finances. However, once I move, if I can budget it in, I'm definitely going to hire a trainer because you're exactly right...we deserve it

I'm so glad you decided to hire a trainer after all. Good luck!

-annegia

DivaTeacher · 05-09-2008, 12:19 AM

I actually have a personal trainer that I have been with for 16 weeks and counting. The training is great & I have learned a lot but I still haven't found it to help me lose weight any faster than if I had joined the gym on my own.

deelish · 05-09-2008, 08:08 PM

I once enlisted a trainer for help in highschool. I didn't know then that I had PCOS and could not get my eating under control to make the training beneficial. I ended up quitting as my workouts would make me nauseous.

Its been nearly ten years and I'm now turning to a trainer again. The gym at the university I work at does a buddy training thing so that we pay half the price of a normal session. A normal session would be $48 and I will only pay $24. However, I can imagine how fast this would add up. We're talking once a week for 24bux. Imagine an entire 12 week program.

Anyway, I should be starting next week, so I will keep you all posted. I'm waiting to hear back with the trainer that is available. I'm hoping for a guy who will crack the whip.

mkp831 · 05-12-2008, 04:42 PM

I bought a membership for my dh and myself and paid the extra to get 4 personal training sessions incl for each of us. I am on my 4th week and have lost 7 lbs and went from a 16 to a 14- yeah!!! I would definately say it is worth it. He works me hard and knows that I have IR. He has been working me on weight and strength training more since I get really sick with heavy cardio.

jc1978 · 05-18-2008, 05:30 AM

I used a trainer last spring to start up a program along with seeing a nutritionist. I dropped 10 pounds last summer and have kept it off, despite falling off the program after a month. I am going back again to start up another session to get me motivated to work out again and lose another 20-30lbs. I do think it's worth seeing a trainer and it sounds even better that he's going to help you with the nutrition part of losing. My trainer costs about $50/session. I thought the same thing when I got a trainer to set me up with a plan (skeptical). I wasn't able to work out with her but she showed me what I needed to do to efficiently lose weight.

05-24-2002, 11:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Topaz Tennis playing cyster! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 948 Points: 3,028.83 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 3,028.83 Donate	Anyone ever use a Personal Trainer? I am in the process of joining Gold's Gym. I had a consultation with one of their personal trainers the other day. We did a lot of questionnaire type stuff (to figure out how much I don't know!) and took height, weight, body fat, etc. I was really, really impressed, and I am thinking of spending the money to get 12 weeks of sessions with my membership. Has anyone on here ever gone that route? And if so, how did you like it? Did you discuss PCOS with your trainer at all? I'm almost afraid to bring it up because I'm afraid he will just think I am trying to have an excuse or something like that. Thanks!

05-25-2002, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
KatCarney SoulCyster #1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16,846 My Mood: MyEbay : Points: 1,173,368.97 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,173,368.97 Donate	I've had a trainer twice (I'm I'm getting ready to get another one for boxing...) The last time I had a trainer, I only worked out with him twice a week, but the workout was so tough that I dropped a size and a half in 6 weeks! It was amazing (but it was a TOUGH workout.) At the time I was 'moderately' low carbing. He knew about my pcos, and that's why he trained me harder than his 'regular' clients...he said I'd need it to overcome the syndrome. My other trainer was not so aggressive...I worked out with her 4 to 5 days a week, and my body didn't really change that much. As torturous as the other guy was...RESULTS was what I was looking for. Now I'm kickboxing (not tae-bo, the 'real deal' with heavy bags, gloves, etc) and weight training (and getting ready to throw in some yoga.) I'm probably going to get a boxing trainer once a week. hope this helps! Kat __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. COMING SOON - The New Soulcysters! - CLICK TO READ!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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05-30-2002, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
annegia Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: TX Posts: 169 Points: 848.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 848.00 Donate	Topaz, I just joined a gym and was wondering if I should have a personal trainer as well. I met with one for my assessment and was impressed, just like you. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find it within my budget to pay for a trainer (I wish it were free). I'm saving to get a place of my own and can't bring myself to risk screwing up my finances. However, once I move, if I can budget it in, I'm definitely going to hire a trainer because you're exactly right...we deserve it I'm so glad you decided to hire a trainer after all. Good luck! -annegia Last edited by annegia : 05-30-2002 at 06:34 PM.

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deelish Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 92 My Mood: Points: 1,355.20 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,355.20 Donate	I once enlisted a trainer for help in highschool. I didn't know then that I had PCOS and could not get my eating under control to make the training beneficial. I ended up quitting as my workouts would make me nauseous. Its been nearly ten years and I'm now turning to a trainer again. The gym at the university I work at does a buddy training thing so that we pay half the price of a normal session. A normal session would be $48 and I will only pay $24. However, I can imagine how fast this would add up. We're talking once a week for 24bux. Imagine an entire 12 week program. Anyway, I should be starting next week, so I will keep you all posted. I'm waiting to hear back with the trainer that is available. I'm hoping for a guy who will crack the whip. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Age: 24 Location: Orange County, CA To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Dating current BF for 6 years To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Current Diet: Body for Life (gotta love those cheat days) Other Maladies: AN, Skin Tags, Discoloration of Skin, Apple Shape (ugh). Rx: Yasmin and Metformin (2000mg) Dx: January 2005

05-24-2002, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Erin31CA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 362 Points: 4,443.74 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 4,443.74 Donate	Topaz, I have used a trainer in the past and found it really, really helped me to get on track with my workout program. If you can afford it, I would say go for it. Not only do they design a workout program especially for you, they also help to keep you motivated. Good luck.

05-26-2002, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Erin31CA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 362 Points: 4,443.74 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 4,443.74 Donate	LauraEE, I think it varies depending on the club you belong to. But it isn't that expensive really. In fact, a lot of clubs will give you free training every six weeks or so.... So, they design a program for you and you do it for six weeks, and then about the time you start to need something new, they design a new program for you. If you aren't already a member at a gym and you are thinking about joining one, definitely ask about their trainers and whether or not they are included.

05-26-2002, 01:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Topaz Tennis playing cyster! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 948 Points: 3,028.83 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 3,028.83 Donate	LauraEE....the Gold's Gym where I am has several different training programs ranging in prices all over the place! They do have a deal where, if I join up with the trainers (who actually aren't a part of Gold's Gym, they are located in there but they are a separate business), I get a reduced membership fee at the gym. I think I am going to do a 12 week program that has 24 sessions with a trainer (2 per week). The trainer I met with is ex Army, very muscular, and very honest and straightforward...I'm thinking if anyone can help me whip my butt into shape, he can!!! Plus, when we went through all the questionaire stuff I realized just how much I don't know about working out and nutrition. My sessions are going to include times with a nutritionist, too. They have this forumla that let me know, based on the knowledge I had, that I would only have a 13% chance of reaching my goals. !!!!! Maybe it was a propaganda trick, but it got me thinking! Thanks everyone else for your input, too. I think, even though it will stretch my purse strings for a bit, I am going to do it. It is for me, after all....and I deserve it!!!

05-09-2008, 12:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
DivaTeacher Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 My Mood: Points: 107.47 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 107.47 Donate	I actually have a personal trainer that I have been with for 16 weeks and counting. The training is great & I have learned a lot but I still haven't found it to help me lose weight any faster than if I had joined the gym on my own.

05-12-2008, 04:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
mkp831 John and Matt's Mommy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Grand Terrace, California Posts: 25 My Mood: Points: 89.29 Bank: 527.38 Total Points: 616.67 Donate	I bought a membership for my dh and myself and paid the extra to get 4 personal training sessions incl for each of us. I am on my 4th week and have lost 7 lbs and went from a 16 to a 14- yeah!!! I would definately say it is worth it. He works me hard and knows that I have IR. He has been working me on weight and strength training more since I get really sick with heavy cardio. __________________ Proud mommy of two handsome boys dx: 2002 clomid 2002-2003 yasmin 2004-2005 metformin 1500mg 2004-2005 Pregnant 5/05 John 1/31/06 metformin 1500mg 4/07-8/07 pregnant 7/07 Matthew 3/10/08 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-18-2008, 05:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
jc1978 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 83 Points: 2,149.97 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,149.97 Donate	I used a trainer last spring to start up a program along with seeing a nutritionist. I dropped 10 pounds last summer and have kept it off, despite falling off the program after a month. I am going back again to start up another session to get me motivated to work out again and lose another 20-30lbs. I do think it's worth seeing a trainer and it sounds even better that he's going to help you with the nutrition part of losing. My trainer costs about $50/session. I thought the same thing when I got a trainer to set me up with a plan (skeptical). I wasn't able to work out with her but she showed me what I needed to do to efficiently lose weight.

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