5 Tips to Get Your Money’s Worth From Your Personal Training Sessions

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You’ve worked out for months yourself but you’re just not seeing any results. And now, you’re seriously considering if you should spring for a personal trainer to help you achieve those fitness goals. Having a professional watch your every move and coach you through a workout sounds really good but, at the same time, you want to be sure your money’s not going down the drain. Well, not to worry, because here are five simple tips to ensure you get the most out of your personal training sessions.

Figure out your fitness goals

Every great success story starts with a solid plan. The same goes for your fitness goals. That’s why before you even start hitting the gym with your personal trainer, it’s important for you to know what you want to get out of it. And the best time to do that, just before your training session. That way you don’t waste those precious minutes you’ve paid for. So schedule a meeting with your trainer beforehand and go over exactly what you want to achieve and any limitations you might have. Set short-term, mid-term and long-term goals to chart your progress. This will also make it easier for your personal trainer to prepare and develop exercise plans specific to your goals.

Be on time

If you’re not someone who’s usually punctual for things, you’ll want to be for your personal training sessions. That’s because most personal trainers have packed schedules, with back-to-back appointments. So if you’re late, you won’t get an hour’s worth of training because your trainer will be rushing off for their next appointment. Not being on time can also disrupt the exercise routine your trainer has planned for you. To maximise your personal training sessions, always be on time or, better yet, show up early.

Warm up before your session

Warm-ups are crucial to ensuring a great workout and preventing the risk of muscle and tendon injuries. That’s why one of the first things you should pick up from your personal trainer is a quick and effective warm-up routine. Once you’ve mastered the proper stretching techniques, make it a point to warm up before your session starts. That way, you don’t waste any time when your trainer arrives and can focus on more intense or important exercises.

Be completely open and honest

Opening up about your difficulties and limitations to a complete stranger can be tough. Especially when you’re already feeling guilty enough about all those cheat days you’ve taken. But being honest is the only way your personal trainer can help you figure out how to achieve your fitness goals. Claiming that you’re exercising more or eating better than you really are causes more harm than good. Your trainer needs to know everything so they can decide what works and what doesn’t to plan a more effective workout. So keep it real and don’t be afraid of being judged. Remember, your personal trainer is there to help you achieve a healthier and fitter you.

Give it your all

Keeping fit is all about having the right attitude. There will be days when your workouts seem tougher than usual and times when you feel like you’re being pushed beyond your limits. And even with your personal trainer’s encouragement, you might feel like giving up. But that’s when you need to remember that getting stronger and healthier is a marathon, not a sprint. Having a positive mental attitude to exercise motivates you to stay on course for success and push through the pain. And at the end of the day, it’ll all be worth it.

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