Money well spent —
that’s what you want to get out of your fitness training. Unfortunately, that
may not be the case when you find yourself overwhelmed by the heady selection
of machines and exercise equipment. If it’s not the confusing array of machines
in your gym, it’s the crowded fitness classes that prevent you from considering
your fitness regimen as “money well spent.” And pretty soon, you’ll throw in
the towel and simply not workout.
Giving up on getting fit
is like giving in to getting sick and weak. Both will not only put a cramp on
your nightlife but also make you spend more on health care. Here is a three-step process to get you
started.
Step 1. Work it with the
right trainer.
Choosing your personal
trainer is kind of like choosing your physician: You want someone who is not
only competent and has gained sufficient experience, but you also need to be
comfortable around your trainer. The right trainer may not only help you
achieve your fitness objectives but he or she could even make the entire
experience so phenomenal, you’ll actually come away with a new friend.
Find out more about the
personal trainers you are considering. Discover their fitness philosophies and
training styles. Know if they have helped many clients accomplish goals, from
the results to the time it took to get those results. And, of course, ask about
their training fees.
Step 2.Talk about your
health and fitness goals.
You may go into fitness
training thinking you want to just lose the tummy fat or to look toned for a
beach vacation. Whatever fitness goals you have in mind, make sure to talk it
out with your personal trainer so you’ll get a tailored fitness program. No
goal is too small or too big for the right trainer.
But while you’re talking
about slimming down or toning up, you should also tell your trainer about your
fitness condition. Is this the first time you’ll be following a training
program? Have you worked out before but stopped years ago? Did you recently
have an accident that resulted in an injury? Be honest about your fitness
history so you’ll get a training program that maximizes results and keeps you
safe.
Step 3. Commit to your
fitness training.
Finally, you may have
hired the right trainer with the best credentials in the industry but if you
are not willing to do the work then you will not see results. So focus on your
training. Bring a good attitude to every session. And commit to your fitness
and health — it will be the best money you’ll ever spend.
