Personal Trainer?

billandme Posted: Nov 11, 2007 12:39 AM

Personal Trainer?

Have you had one before? Did you like it?

I'm thinking of starting with one this week ....... but they can be SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

twinkletoes807 Posted: Nov 11, 2007 12:41 AM

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I've never had one, but always wanted one. I say GO FOR IT!! You can always stop if you don't like him/her.

billandme Posted: Nov 11, 2007 12:49 AM

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Posted by twinkletoes807

I've never had one, but always wanted one. I say GO FOR IT!! You can always stop if you don't like him/her.

I agree!!!

My DH asked why I won't let him help me and I told him that I don't want that 'emotional' attactment with the person I am working out with.....if my trainer pisses me off, I want to be able to YELL at him and not feel bad......I wouldn't be able to do that with my DH.......

rfilipofornow Posted: Nov 11, 2007 01:22 AM

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omg, i LOVED having a trainer!! about a month after DH proposed, i decided that after 4 yrs of trying to lose weight (which i did manage to lose about 15lbs on my own), i needed help for the extra 15 lbs i needed to lose. i trained twice a week from sept 06 - april 07 and then once a week from then until the wedding (sept 07 - i ran out of money) our personalities didn't always mesh, but she totally kicked my @ss and got me in GREAT shape! while i'm glad i'm not 'obligated' to go to the gym anymore, i miss it at the same time however, i've NEVER gotten more compliments on how great i looked and it's something i'll never forget (nor will i ever re-gain the 30 lbs i lost, unless i get knocked up )

mandc722 Posted: Nov 11, 2007 02:53 AM

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I had a personal trainer before our wedding. I got in amazing shape! As soon as I move home (to the US) and join a gym I want to get one again.

AllJoy Posted: Nov 11, 2007 06:08 AM

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Posted by twinkletoes807

I've never had one, but always wanted one.

Same here. I wish I could afford one.

diva7531 Posted: Nov 11, 2007 07:37 AM

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You have to find someone you can gel with, who inspires you! I used to have the BEST trainer, but shortly afyer I started dating DH he left to go back to school. My waistline disapeared shortly after that too!

Brian and Marie Posted: Nov 11, 2007 09:59 AM

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I loved having one!! I was in the best shape of my life!!

vintagegirl Posted: Nov 11, 2007 10:28 AM

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I thought it was ok.. I did like ten visits. at lucillle roberts.. I dont' know I felt like I was unsure of what the trainer was doing it felt to random to me and not structured

Pinkiegirll07 Posted: Nov 11, 2007 10:52 AM

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I love my personal trainer at Lucille Roberts.
In fact, I'm having a hard time parting with her now that I'm married...
I just bought another 12 sessions, they're very reasonable and my trainer is AMAZING and FUN!!
FM if you need her info!!

joan_db Posted: Nov 11, 2007 11:41 AM

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Yes..I had a personal trainer from NYSC, they are really good..they will push you to the limit and you'll definetely loss weight in a week. I wish I could have them all the time but its very pricey.

HamptonsBride Posted: Nov 11, 2007 02:01 PM

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I used one before my black belt test & just before the wedding...only for a few weeks to help really tone & strengthen...the gym by me had them pretty cheap and without having to joing which was great! I was already working out on my own...but he made me look amazing!!! He was definitely a motivator and it helped me keep on track because i wanted to be able to say 'i ran 5 miles this morning' when i met up with him at nite...so instead of being lazy i went out and ran...too bad i am so lazy now Still working out but nothing like then!

PeteysBride Posted: Nov 12, 2007 09:14 AM

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depends on the trainer-ones at NY sports club are mostly skinny or FAT kids who pass a test but are not motivating to look at which makes me think PULEEAZE why am I paying THEM!!!! I did have one guy who whupped my BUTT OMG!! I would act all tought and keep taking what he threw and then be crippled next day lmao. He was worth it but shop around,,,make sure yyou like the person and they understand what they are doing and understand YOUR body and YOUR limits...one woman injured me. made me do something I KNEW I couldn't but she pushed me....ended up with a hairline fracture in my ankle... SO yea..be careful.

Kara and Todd Posted: Nov 12, 2007 09:24 AM

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I have one at my gym at work that I see 2 - 3 days a week. She's great! She's not scary at all, but she keeps me motivated, makes sure my form is correct, etc.

Don't be afraid! Most are VERY nice.

Kara and Todd Posted: Nov 12, 2007 09:25 AM

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Posted by PeteysBride

depends on the trainer-ones at NY sports club are mostly skinny or FAT kids who pass a test but are not motivating to look at which makes me think PULEEAZE why am I paying THEM!!!! I did have one guy who whupped my BUTT OMG!! I would act all tought and keep taking what he threw and then be crippled next day lmao. He was worth it but shop around,,,make sure yyou like the person and they understand what they are doing and understand YOUR body and YOUR limits...one woman injured me. made me do something I KNEW I couldn't but she pushed me....ended up with a hairline fracture in my ankle... SO yea..be careful.

This is a really good point. There are a LOT of bad trainers at there, especially at some of the gym chains. I'd ask around for personal references before you try one. My friend has a great trainer out in the Ronkonkoma area (I think) who has his own gym. I think he's only $25 per half hour. She highly recommends him. I can't recommend mine b/c she only works for my company's private gym!