Idea about Personal Training if it is too pricey
#290236 - 11/15/06 09:53 PM
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Stephie
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Hi All,
Just thought I would post this on here as I know I would have wanted this info when I was going back and forth a while ago about whether to try Personal Training or not.
I went to my local gym to inquire about PT and was bombarded with information by a very pushing PTer who wanted to take me on as a client, but charge me an insane amount of money. When I finally got a chance to say something, I told her I definitely could *not* afford the personal training - afterall, I am already paying monthly gym membership fees!
I was referred on to an "apprentice trainer" who is still trained in PT but has not done all the exams and everything. I was a little hesitant, but as it was more than 50% cheaper, I thought I'd give it a try and it's GREAT. It is way cheaper, but I get an awesome workout and the woman seems to really know her stuff. She is an assistant manager of the whole gym, but hasn't finished her actual PT exams yet.
Just thought I would pass this along as they don't exactly advertise it - only the expensive option - but it might be available at other places too.
*** Note: If you want to consider this, I would make sure that the person who offers themselves up to train you for cheaper actually knows what they are doing. My gym has a lot of "instructors" that can show you how to use the machines and everything, but are not trained to work one-on-one with clients with other exercises. Make sure you are getting your money worth with someone who does have some qualifications!
Steph
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That is great Steph!! I'm glad you found someone that works for YOUR NEEDS!! Before my PT went indpendant she was one of the very pricey ones....and she would only take those that are REALLY serious....and then ones who just want to loose a few pounds or get in shape for a wedding, reunion, etc etc she sends to the ones not "certified" yet or with less experience.
But with my years of seeing trainers come and go from the gyms (I have an all clubs membership so I can go to several locations) I can tell that some of the ones that others don't want to train with because they are not "certified" YET are missing out...because many of them KNOW their stuff and it is a passion for them and they have everything fresh in their minds about how to train people because they are studying it themselves. So, YES... ASK.... 
Then there are also some that are "certified" that really DON'T know the body and are over working people because they are trying to be "tough" on them and not being safe....
It also helps to have one that knows what eating different types of foods do to your body and that they don't PUSH supplements... but like my PT told me before she went independent... she HATED pushing them, but she HAD to hit her numbers in supliment sales as well as session sales in order to bonus and get all the money she worked so hard for with the clients. Once she went independent her clients were no longer PUSHED into using them even though many of them still do......
OK, I'm just rambling now... Steph I'm just happy you are getting the help you need now....
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Stephie,
Two questions.
1) How come you need a PT?
2) How can you find an AT?
Thanks.
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#290969 - 11/22/06 01:28 PM
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Stephie
Reged: 03/10/04
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Quote:
Stephie,
Two questions.
1) How come you need a PT? I have been trying to lose weight and make exercise and better eating part of my regular lifestyle for a long time now, but I have a big problem with motivation. So one of the reasons I chose to do PT is because you make appointments, and you have to show up. Also, the workouts are hard so it makes me want to get in shape when I'm not with my PT faster so they don't hurt so bad.  The other reason is because although I do have a general idea of what one should do at the gym, I found myself "wandering" a lot when I was there. I'd start to do one exercise, get bored with that, move to another, do half a set.. Having someone there keeps me accountable and shows me how to do things properly so that when I do go on my own, I am in a routine.
2) How can you find an AT? Well, at my gym I asked about PT and when it was too pricey, they offered the apprentice training (rather than lose all my money, hee hee). At other places, though, I'm not sure... I'd maybe ask around at local gyms/community centres and stuff and see what they have to offer. They might call them something different as well.
Thanks. No problem! I hope that answered your questions. I am really enjoying my workouts with my AP and am definitely glad I went for it.
Steph
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