Repost from Slim Down: Personal Trainer Vent

eogara Posted: Jan 13, 2005 09:12 AM

Repost from Slim Down: Personal Trainer Vent

Had my first appointment yesterday and I wasn't impressed

I was already doing so much of what he said so I guess that's good on me. He just had me doing three sets of 20 instead of 15 and added in more weights over machines but the process was the same. But the thing that really got me is this:

When I met him he asked me about my goals. I said I still have about 3 1/2 lbs to lose but that's not as important to me as really toning my arms (I am aiming for Jennifer Aniston-esque arms for the wedding), my back and my stomach because my wedding is 2 1/2 mos away and my first fitting is in 4 weeks. So he tells me his sister is getting married at the end of May and she's trying to do the same thing 'but I don't understand, you both look fine to me.'

Ok, first of all, fine is not AMAZING. Second of all, I absolutely have many things I can work on and this guy's a personal trainer - aren't they supposed to be as nitpicky as I am?!?! I wanted someone to really push and yell at me.

Maybe I should have asked for a woman trainer

jimmysgrl Posted: Jan 13, 2005 09:26 AM

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Yea, maybe you can talk to someone about getting a different trainer just because it doesn't sound like he is going to be push you like you want to be pushed. And you are paying all this money you need to be satisfied!

snowprincess805 Posted: Jan 13, 2005 09:27 AM

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i would change trainers- you are paying some one to push you -

QueensBride Posted: Jan 13, 2005 09:45 AM

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OMG I had the total opposite when I had a trainer. He worked me so badly that I couldn't walk down the stairs after the hour. I am so not fit and that did contribute to it but after a few sessions my ankles swelled and he just didnt care. I had a bad experience :(

Bebalina Posted: Jan 13, 2005 09:48 AM

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Posted by QueensBride

OMG I had the total opposite when I had a trainer. He worked me so badly that I couldn't walk down the stairs after the hour. I am so not fit and that did contribute to it but after a few sessions my ankles swelled and he just didnt care. I had a bad experience :(

sounds like the jack@$$ at the gym i used to go too....now ii'm going to another gym, well just started, and i'm sticking to the elliptical machine for now....and i'm staying away from trainers. they make me

Bunnymonkey Posted: Jan 13, 2005 09:58 AM

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get someone else! you are not a good match and he sounds like a bad trainer.

MrsA814 Posted: Jan 13, 2005 09:59 AM

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I hope it works out for you. How much did he cost is it alot for one

jesslangen Posted: Jan 13, 2005 10:04 AM

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Im also wondering, how much does it cost? I recently started weight watchers. And one of my co-workers and I walk everyday for our lunch break to get our bodies pumping. But I really need someone to yell at me and make me work. I have 8 months till the big day which is ample amount of time for someone to push me back in shape. But Im not sure how much they cost? TIA!

nylibride Posted: Jan 13, 2005 10:49 AM

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Sorry about the bad experience. Sounds like it's just not a very good fit. I'm sure if you explain that to him, or the gym, they can figure out someone who is more your style. If you're going to spend your time, money, etc....make sure you're enjoying it and getting what you want!