when to hire a personal trainer

When to hire a personal trainer can be a daunting task. If you’re getting ready for your wedding, or you’re new to fitness and getting started, you can benefit with a trainer. If you’re an athlete looking to train for your next meet or competition, having a trainer can make a vast difference.

I’ve had many new female clients come to me and tell me they want to wear shorts. As strange as it seems, this is a big goal. Once people to train, their confidence builds. They find an undiscovered and assertive voice. As they see that change in their muscle and they tone up, they are increasingly more capable outside of training. That confidence permeates into other facets of life. They have a voice where you would either shut down or agree with whatever is being said. They feel more assertive because they’re capable. I’ve seen this in my clients who are years old! They felt younger again.

Another reason to hire a trainer/strength coach is for program revision. Intermediate trainees, athletes, or older lifters can get stuck in a rut. Many have turned to me for program redesign. They look at me for a fresh set of eyes. They might try to set a personal best bench press record. Others are getting ready for their first or next physique competition. Some youngsters have come to me to get speed in fighting, or to be faster on the ice for hockey. It’s my job to help them complete that goal (and surpass it). It’s one of the best feelings to watch them at their events and see the fruits of their labor. I have gone to many of my clients’ shows, meets, and games because I invest in them as much as they invest in me.

When I train folks, I don’t expect them to stay forever. I appreciate it, and I have clients who have stayed with me for over 10 years. But the end goal has always been the same: I want that person to learn how to train and sustain. To ask and answer their own questions once I complete my tenure. I was a special education teacher for 15 years and I have always tried to teach my students what to do after they leave me. I want the client or athlete to plan the question, research, and understand the answer. Only then do I feel I have done my job right. Before you hire a trainer, research them. Google their names. Look for their business listing. Have they written blog posts, articles? Are they an authority on your goal?

So, to end this off, when should hire a personal trainer? When you understand your “why,”. Why are you asking for help? What is your time frame? Do you have a time frame? Can you endure the uncomfortable feeling of awkwardness in the first few weeks? Shop around. Trainers have different attitudes, distinct personalities, and different theories. Don.t just jump in because he or she is cheap or has a great Instagram following. Be secure that you made the right choice to invest in your health, your game, and your personal goals.

I hope I have answered the question! Reach out if you have questions. Advice is free!