Whilst I’m perfectly happy on spending money on indulgences such as nights out, shopping and beauty products one thing that this has never extended to is a personal trainer.   Over the past few months one of my main worries when I’m working out has always been am I doing each movement correctly.  There has been the odd occasion where a fitness instructor in my gym has eyed me doing a particular movement wrong and has kindly taught me the correct way to do things.

Admittedly, I am a dedicated gym goer and actually enjoy my time whilst I’m there, my gym membership is definitely not wasted every month.  However, I have been wondering if I would benefit from having a personal trainer on hand as opposed to going it alone. Here are some of the benefits that personal trainers can provide:

Gym membership be gone

Generally, personal training sessions are 1-on-1 and therefore don’t have to take place in a gym.  This is your dedicated time to workout and this can be in the park, on the beach or in the pool, basically anywhere you like (within reason).  If the gym isn’t for you then this can be a great option rather spending money on a gym membership which you may regret signing up to. 

Getting those results

Everyone’s goals are very individual as to why they choose to work out, perhaps you would like to lose a few pounds, tone up, increase your endurance or even increase your muscle mass.  Regardless, a trainer may help you achieve these results faster than if you were to continue to workout alone.

Keeping you accountable

Personal trainers are excellent in keeping you accountable.  You have made the time in your schedule and already paid your money, essentially if you don’t show up, you will be loosing out.   Even if you’re not in the mood to workout, meet your personal trainer who will greet you with a smile and push you through your workout.   

Getting in to a routine

So you get to the gym with every intention of having a kick-ass workout, you run for 30 minutes on the treadmill, but then what do you do?  If this applies to you, and every workout is a mystery as to what to do next a personal trainer will already have this sorted.   Having a planned and tailored workout can potentially take any unnecessary stress that may be associated with exercise, a routine will be developed based on this to help you keep on track.

A motivational boost

For me this is one of the most beneficial things about the possibilities of having a personal trainer. On the days where I just can’t seem to drag my butt out of bed other than the fact that I’m being lazy, I think a personal trainer would really give me that extra boost in my enthusiasm.  Don’t get me wrong I love to work out, but there comes a time where you just cannot be bothered.  Also, I think it would be great to have a sparring partner to exercise along now and then.

A personalised workout

Not everybody has the same workout goals and we are all looking to obtain different things.  An individualised workout program that is tailored to your specific needs can be created by a personal trainer, with the additional benefits of everything mentioned above.  

Naturally, everyone has their own idealised preferences as to how they like to exercise, alone or with a personal trainer.  I’ve been going it alone for years now and I think after my baby arrives and I get the all clear from my doctor I will be seriously considering hiring a personal trainer to help me get back to my pre-pregnancy fitness and shape.   Even though it will be a massive difference to my usual workout program, it’s something that I believe I will find enjoyable and benefit from in leaps and bounds.  

Have you ever worked with a personal trainer?  Did you find these sessions beneficial rather than going it alone?

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