Want to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life? Hire a Trainer!

Want to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life? Hire a Trainer!
I have been working out at a gym since I was 13 and have
kept to a fairly steady routine ever since. Although a bit
cardio heavy at times, I felt that my workouts were
consistent and effective. I scoffed at the thought of
paying someone to train me -- after all, I can motivate
myself, right?

Two years ago, I decided that I wanted to build more
muscle. I have the "long and lean" look which is nice, but
I wanted to actually see a bicep every once in awhile! As I
started down the muscle building path on my own, I finally
came to realize that it might be beneficial to have some
guidance. I wanted to make sure my form was perfect and
that I was following an appropriate rep/set scheme for my
body type. In addition, I wanted someone to push me farther
than I could push myself and someone to help get those last
reps in when my muscles were near failure.

I found my trainer by doing a search on the Internet.
Actually, I was looking for someone to take boxing lessons
from as well, and it worked out that my trainer-to-be did
both personal training and boxing lessons. Doing a search
online with the words "personal trainer" and your city name
is quite effective. You can also look in the phone book,
the classified ads section of your local newspaper, and, of
course, your gym (although my trainer is actually at a
different gym than my "main" gym).

Don't get caught up in the package deals and purchase six
or eight lessons before even training once with a potential
trainer. You want a trainer you can get along with and who
understands your fitness goals. If you are unhappy with the
results you are seeing or want to change focus, tell your
trainer. If they're worth keeping around, they will be
happy to help.

In closing, here are the main benefits I have experienced
from having a personal trainer:

1. Even if I'm not feeling motivated on a particular day,
my trainer will push me anyway.
2. Although I know a lot about fitness, my trainer has been
able to set up a great workout routine for me that has been
better than anything I have been able to do myself. Plus,
she keeps track of my progress and modifies my workouts
accordingly.
3. My form is always correct.
4. My trainer spots me on heavy lifts, allowing me to push
myself further than I would be able to safely do on my own.

I have found that having a personal trainer is well worth
the money and has helped me tremendously with my fitness
goals, and I would highly recommend it to anyone trying to
take their workouts to the next level.

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trainer or boxing trainer? Cardio Boxing and Training in
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