Before I start, let me confess that I am a personal trainer, and I have been so for 15 years. But that should put me in a good position to judge who would benefit the most from the services of professional training.
Personal training is usually tailored to suit individual needs, and so it should help you achieve your health and fitness goals faster. If you prefer individual attention, if you have trouble motivating yourself, or if you liked to be pushed hard, personal training could be of great benefit to you.
On the other hand, personal training is costly. If you have mortgage stress, or an extremely tight budget, then it may be hard to justify the expense. But there are ways to reduce your costs. If price is a concern, most trainers offer discounts for training in pairs, paying for sessions in bulk, 30 minute sessions, and group training. You could also consider a package where you visit a trainer once or twice a month to work in conjunction with your own training program, and keep you on track
It’s also a matter of priority. Most people could afford a fortnightly training session if they cut back on alcohol, soft drink, cigarettes and junk food.
In additional concern is suffering an injury at the hands of a trainer who is not qualified, accredited or insured. Check their credentials and do your homework before signing up.
Whether a trainer is worth it or not is an individual decision. If you are self motivated and have a consistent training history, your health and fitness dollars might be better spent elsewhere. But if you are paying for a gym membership you never use, or if you are unhappy with your state of health, a personal trainer could be life changing.
Have you ever had a personal trainer? Do you think personal trainers are worth the expense?
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