If You Missed The Show/Partnering With a Personal Trainer…

If you missed the show this morning, Michelle and I got a little Personal!  Well, we talked about all the various reasons and benefits of working with a Personal Trainer anyways.  We all know there are benefits to getting physical activity be-it aerobic or strength training.  Where some of us fall short is in knowing what the true rewards are and perhaps how to go about being physically active.

Here just a few of the vast benefits:

•  Reduces the risk of premature death

•  Reduces the risk of heart disease

•  Reduces the risk of high blood pressure

•  Reduces the risk of high cholesterol

•  Reduces the risk of various cancers

•  Reduces the risk of diabetes

•  Reduces the risk depression and anxiety

•  Maintains a healthy body weight

•  Builds healthy muscles, bones, and joints

•  Improves psychological well-being

•  Enhances work, recreation, and sports performance

So what can a personal trainer do for you?  Their job is to assess your fitness level, set up a program for you and keep you motivated.  They will push you past your comfort zone which is difficult to do on your own, and will provide guidance on reaching your goals and tracking your progress.  A trainer will give you the education and tools you need to go it alone, and the sense of accountability that will keep you showing up to the gym each week.

Now personal trainers aren’t for everyone, but here are ten reasons one…or two might be right for you:

1.  They provide motivation to stick with it.

2.  They develop individualized programs to fit your needs.

3.  They help make your workouts more efficient.

4.  They improve activity specific skills.

5.  They provide the confidence and knowledge for beginners.

6.  They help break through plateaus.

7.  They give you the knowledge to work on your own.

8.  They teach you to exercise safely.

9.  They can train you in your home.

10.  The number one reason people hire us is to…lose weight!

But before you hire a personal trainer, you need to be sure they are certified, have insurance and are cpr certified.  You should also have a good understanding of their policies and procedures and most of all…you should feel comfortable with them!

Now if you’re looking for a place to start, you can call Michelle and I at our company; Total-U-Fitness, Inc. and we would be happy to point you in the right Direction.  Give us a call at 800-559-UFIT(8348).  You can also visit us online at www.totalufit.com

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