By Steve Evans Jr., CSCS, USAW Level 2, TPI Level 2
More than ever, people are heading back to the gym with ambitious fitness goals. While well-intentioned, many quickly get bogged down and lose steam, quitting their plans altogether. Here are a few reasons why having a personal trainer can maximize your time and money spent in the gym.
Accountability & Support
Starting and maintaining a fitness routine can be undoubtedly difficult for most people. As motivation comes and goes, having a personal trainer’s support can make all of the difference. A powerful tool of personal training is developing shared accountability toward your goals.
Understandably, going to the gym can be the last thing we want to do on certain days. Our clients often express how helpful it is to have a regularly scheduled training session in order to avoid skipping. Mapping out sessions in advance and regularly checking progress can build lasting habits to set the stage for major results.
Perspective
People seek a professional when looking to service a specific task. Our personal trainers have a professional’s perspective when it comes to your fitness goals. With degrees in exercise science and related fields, certifications from nationally recognized organizations, and experience training a wide variety of clients, you’ll be happy to have a personal trainer’s insight at your reach!
Safety, Efficiency, & Effectiveness
Nothing can derail a fitness program quite like an unexpected training injury. Our highest priority is the safety of our clients during each session. Having an experienced and knowledgeable personal trainer is key to ensuring a safe training experience. Top personal trainers will also have the ability to increase the efficiency of your training by maximizing what you do in the gym over a strategically designed program.
Challenge
Little growth happens while inside of a comfort zone. Plans to change body composition or increase performance takes significant change and commitment. Our personal trainers excel in finding ways to push clients outside of their comfort zones while still feeling supported and confident. We’ve had clients lose over 50lbs, compete in athletic competitions, end medication, and lift over twice their body weight!
Independence
As clients grow accustomed to working with a trainer, they will develop the independence to train on their own. Personal trainers teach you how to perform exercises properly, stick to a training program, and recover between sessions. Whether a client may intend to stay with their trainer short or long term, understanding the basics of working out is a great convenience.
Special Population
Personal trainers are able to work with clients from many backgrounds. At Training Ground, we have personal trainers who are certified in working with specific groups including pre and postnatal women, seniors, and clients dealing with various injuries/limitations.
Sports or Event Specific Training
Looking to prepare for an event like a wedding, reunion, or vacation? Or do you participate in a specific sport like golf, Olympic weightlifting, or boxing? Our personal trainers specialize in developing effective programs to prepare for any event you have planned. We’ve serviced clients from newlyweds getting married in 6 months to professional athletes looking to train year-round for their sport.