Why You Shouldn't Get A Personal Trainer
Personal training is a popular option for individuals looking to improve their health and fitness level, but it may not be the best choice for everyone. While there are many benefits to working with a personal trainer, there are also some drawbacks that should be considered. In this blog post, we will explore the 2 main reasons why you may want to reconsider getting personal training.
1) Cost
One of the most significant reasons why you may not want to get personal training is the cost. Personal training can be quite expensive, especially if you are working with a high-end trainer. My clients typically pay between 300 - 600 per month to work with me which can be unaffordable to many and also the fact you have to take into consideration that sustainable behavior change can take 12+ months.
The cost can add up quickly, and it may not be worth the investment for everyone. If you are on a tight budget, you may want to consider other options, such as group fitness classes, our online programs, or working out on your own.
2) Time
The second reason that you may not want to get personal training is the time requirement. Like I said earlier, the process of health behavior change can take 12+ months. Why? Well imagine most of your years are spent doing the same things of eating out, sitting, getting large portions (regular portions in America), with spurts of dieting and exercising here and there. Now, all of a sudden we have to shift and pivot 180 to a much healthier lifestyle of eating smaller portions, cooking from home, and exercising 4 - 5 days a week. Your body and mind is going to be wondering what the hell is going on and try to shift you back to what it perceives as “normal.”
Oh by the way, not only is the length of time long but we get to add on all sorts of things to your already busy life. Like watching what you eat, tracking your food, reading food labels, working out, stretching, being sore, and shopping for healthier food. Kidding aside, it is a lot of work, not only with yourself but setting up the right environment so that you can succeed.
Conclusion
With how much time and money it costs to succeed, is it worth it to you? I don’t know, you will have to decide. As a personal trainer, of course I usually recommend people give it a try because what’s the alternative? Crash diets, and weight loss pills? Unfortunately, our brains are wired for quick results and fast dopamine hits. Though if you are out there going at this alone, I do have some tips that I’ve found helpful.
1) Look at all your past experiences, see what worked and what failed
2) Change your environment. Do you have chips and cookies at home? Get rid of them. Do you have friends that are physically active? Start your fitness journey with them! Trust me when I say this because if you get started again on your fitness journey with someone that is also new, it is a recipe disaster…
3) Track your progress. You may not notice the small changes over time and looking back at pictures and videos might give you a motivation boost
If you need help, feel free to shoot me a message