Personal Trainer Required

gman100

Hi all,

I need a personal trainer for a limited number of sessions, say 5. My aim to get a good program, have a few sessions with PT, and then be in a position to go back to my own gym and take it from there. I don't want to spend more than €50 per session.

Please let me know of any PT you can recommend.

BossArky

Location?

gman100

Sorry, forgot to put in location: D2/D4 area.

imported_guy

most people dont "need" a personal trainer, you should just post here if you need advice, or on bb.com, most people will be willing to help you for free, there is alot of stuff on youtube etc...

doesnt matter what your goal is you need 3 things

1)diet
2)workout programme
3)read what 1 and 2 are and stick to them.


P.S. no hate on personal trainers.

gman100

imported_guy wrote: »

most people dont "need" a personal trainer, you should just post here if you need advice, or on bb.com, most people will be willing to help you for free, there is alot of stuff on youtube etc...

doesnt matter what your goal is you need 3 things

1)diet
2)workout programme
3)read what 1 and 2 are and stick to them.


P.S. no hate on personal trainers.

Thanks for reply.

I have been messing around with programs for many years and I've put on a lot of muscle. I went from being 6"4 and 12 stone, to 16 stone, over past 3 years. I now want to just get lean. I feel that I am carrying too much bulk so want to get rid of it as I still play soccer.

My weights programs have always been based on bodybuilders programs: 1/2 muscle groups per day, 5 exercises, 4/5 sets per exercise, 6-8 reps.

I feel the need for a PT, someone who is in top shape themselves, to give me the right instruction on how to do reduce this bulk, get lean and lose a few stone.

justsomebloke

gman100 wrote: »

Thanks for reply.

I have been messing around with programs for many years and I've put on a lot of muscle. I went from being 6"4 and 12 stone, to 16 stone, over past 3 years. I now want to just get lean. I feel that I am carrying too much bulk so want to get rid of it as I still play soccer.

My weights programs have always been based on bodybuilders programs: 1/2 muscle groups per day, 5 exercises, 4/5 sets per exercise, 6-8 reps.

I feel the need for a PT, someone who is in top shape themselves, to give me the right instruction on how to do reduce this bulk, get lean and lose a few stone.

get your diet sorted and play more football should get you to were you want to be, it really is that simple and that will be what you would be paying a trainer for and has diet will make the biggest difference chances are you will get better advise from here then from a trainer

imported_guy

Joe the Santa wrote: »

get your diet sorted and play more football should get you to were you want to be, it really is that simple and that will be what you would be paying a trainer for and has diet will make the biggest difference chances are you will get better advise from here then from a trainer

+1

if you want to loose some fat (i.e, if you dont have a 6 pack your fat as fk and you need to loose it ........... sorry for the dramatic reality but it is what it is)

theres 2 things you need to do

1) caloric deficit (i.e burn more calories than you take in)
2) do cardio (dont ask how much, what kind, swimming or jogging, rowing or walking, JUST DO IT FOR AN HOUR)

i dont even know why we have personal trainers these days, we have the internet, it knows everything.


edit :: you can start doing drop sets/high rep low set excersises with lifting, 4/5 sets with low reps are more for adding mass/power lifting, and the high rep/low sets with make you use more energy, and get definition

Transform

imported_guy wrote: »

+1

if you want to loose some fat (i.e, if you dont have a 6 pack your fat as fk and you need to loose it ........... sorry for the dramatic reality but it is what it is)

theres 2 things you need to do

1) caloric deficit (i.e burn more calories than you take in)
2) do cardio (dont ask how much, what kind, swimming or jogging, rowing or walking, JUST DO IT FOR AN HOUR)

i dont even know why we have personal trainers these days, we have the internet, it knows everything.


edit :: you can start doing drop sets/high rep low set excersises with lifting, 4/5 sets with low reps are more for adding mass/power lifting, and the high rep/low sets with make you use more energy, and get definition

its because of the internet there are so many so called experts out there - my advice is go to a trainer and yes post up your diet here also if it helps.

mloc

imported_guy wrote: »

if you dont have a 6 pack your fat as fk and you need to loose it ........... sorry for the dramatic reality but it is what it is

Are you saying if you don't have a 6 pack you are fat?

imported_guy

Transform wrote: »

its because of the internet there are so many so called experts out there

i didnt call my self an expert, or tell him to follow my advice, i would actully tell him to do research rather than following what i said, or going to a personal trainer and wasting alot of money.

no need to get that sore mate.

imported_guy

mloc wrote: »

Are you saying if you don't have a 6 pack you are fat?

yeah, technically, you need to have less than around 12% body fat to see your abs, and around 15-20% is consdiered "fat" and 25% body fat means your obese


source http://holisticonline.com/remedies/weight/weight_obesity-introduction.htm

Most health care providers agree that men with more than 25 percent body fat and women with more than 30 percent body fat are obese.

G86

In my opinion if you're going to do something then you might as well do it right, and that means going to the right people for advice.

There's loads of info on the net, but not all of it is accurate and none of it is tailored to your specific needs, what works for someone else might not necessarily work for you. If you want direction and to know you're doing all that you can to achieve your goals then you're right, a PT is the way to go, even if it's only for a few sessions to get you on the right track. With regards to price - you get what you pay for, so I'd be a bit flexible with the 50Euro limit, especially if you only need a few sessions.

If you're willing to pay a bit extra in order to get a reputable trainer and see some decent results then PM Transform.

Transform

imported_guy wrote: »

i didnt call my self an expert, or tell him to follow my advice, i would actully tell him to do research rather than following what i said, or going to a personal trainer and wasting alot of money.

no need to get that sore mate.

no need to get that sore yet you call going to a trainer a waste of money - well i better pack up my bags as by your reckoning i am going to be out of business soon as people can just learn from the net and youtube.

one minute you are saying do not go to a trainer and the next you are saying do research - which is it?

How many trainers have you used before as i would say your opinion counts for zilch if you have not. He originally said he wanted a RECOMMENDATION not someones opinion on the value of a trainer.

Personally i would recommend John O'Connell - i am fairly sure he is based in jackie skellys in ballsbridge still which is in the area you are looking for. PM me for his number

ilovelamp2000

Transform wrote: »

Personally i would recommend John O'Connell - i am fairly sure he is based in jackie skellys in ballsbridge still which is in the area you are looking for. PM me for his number

+1 on that suggestion.

John is excellent, he was taught very well.

cmyk

G86 wrote: »

If you're willing to pay a bit extra in order to get a reputable trainer and see some decent results then PM Transform.

+1, getting me some good results.

jeawan

imported_guy wrote: »

yeah, technically, you need to have less than around 12% body fat to see your abs, and around 15-20% is consdiered "fat" and 25% body fat means your obese


source http://holisticonline.com/remedies/weight/weight_obesity-introduction.htm

I wouldn't believe everything as Gospel you read on the internet , according to that web page i'm overweight @ 88.8kgs , yet i have 10% bodyfat and and a outline of a six pack

Tony3004

Im going to college for 3 years doing health and leisure and i would hope that i could do a better job training someone than the internet . Every person is different. motovation is a big factor . keeping sessions fresh etc. Tedium is one of the biggest reasons people quit working out .
I know when i was training to lose weight about 2 years ago i was more motivated when in the company of a super fit trainer who knew what they were talking about.

If only it was that easy to just get programmes from the net and do it properly . There are other factors . My 2 cents

gman100

G86 wrote: »

In my opinion if you're going to do something then you might as well do it right, and that means going to the right people for advice.

There's loads of info on the net, but not all of it is accurate and none of it is tailored to your specific needs, what works for someone else might not necessarily work for you. If you want direction and to know you're doing all that you can to achieve your goals then you're right, a PT is the way to go, even if it's only for a few sessions to get you on the right track. With regards to price - you get what you pay for, so I'd be a bit flexible with the 50Euro limit, especially if you only need a few sessions.

If you're willing to pay a bit extra in order to get a reputable trainer and see some decent results then PM Transform.

Couldn't agree more. Direction is required.

PTs are professionals. If i was sick I'd pay a doctor, so if I have to pay a reputable PT to get in top shape then thats what I'll do.

Thanks for your comments.

ragg

imported_guy wrote: »

+1

if you want to loose some fat (i.e, if you dont have a 6 pack your fat as fk and you need to loose it ........... sorry for the dramatic reality but it is what it is)

theres 2 things you need to do

1) caloric deficit (i.e burn more calories than you take in)
2) do cardio (dont ask how much, what kind, swimming or jogging, rowing or walking, JUST DO IT FOR AN HOUR)

i dont even know why we have personal trainers these days, we have the internet, it knows everything.


edit :: you can start doing drop sets/high rep low set excersises with lifting, 4/5 sets with low reps are more for adding mass/power lifting, and the high rep/low sets with make you use more energy, and get definition

The statement i just bolded is why e have PT's and we dont rely internet experts

imported_guy

ragg wrote: »

The statement i just bolded is why e have PT's and we dont rely internet experts

are you saying i should do my cardio sitting on the couch watching TV?

Transform

man climb down of your soap box you have said your piece.

Leave it be

aye

jeawan wrote: »

I wouldn't believe everything as Gospel you read on the internet , according to that web page i'm overweight @ 88.8kgs , yet i have 10% bodyfat and and a outline of a six pack

The website does actually talk about the shortfalls of using BMI as a method for measuring obesity

"Because measuring a person's body fat is difficult, health care providers often rely on other means to diagnose obesity. Weight-for-height tables, which have been used for decades, usually have a range of acceptable weights for a person of a given height. One problem with these tables is that there are many versions, all with different weight ranges. Another problem is that they do not distinguish between excess fat and muscle. A very muscular person may appear obese, according to the tables, when he or she is not."

ragg

imported_guy wrote: »

are you saying i should do my cardio sitting on the couch watching TV?

Im saying a trainer more then likely wouldn't tell you to do an hours cardio
Actually, any trainer worth their salt would give you a nutrition programme and a weights program.

ragg

Transform wrote: »

man climb down of your soap box you have said your piece.

Leave it be

Hey Transform - thanks for answering that question for me on your blog- was really detailed answer and the blog is fantastic - keep up the good work :pac:

Transform

no problem and i would have to put up more training stuff real soon (just did a piece on getting in shape for xmas and a piece for RSVP magazine also) -

its really important for people to know that getting in great shape and having more energy is less about just plain lifting weights, doing cardio and having an ok diet and more about how to get your body to be more responsive to the training, using the right exercises for your mechanics i.e. working on weaknesses and eating the right foods for what works for you.

Is all this info available over the net and youtube?

Possibly but it takes someone in the industry to seperate the bullsh1t that does not apply to you from the good stuff that will give you more bang for your buck - a perfect example is that the vast majority of people (particularly those looking for fat loss and gaining strength) will work better off some variation of a full body program than a typical bodybuilder split program.

ragg

Transform wrote: »

no problem and i would have to put up more training stuff real soon (just did a piece on getting in shape for xmas and a piece for RSVP magazine also) -

I've already read it. :pac: Great stuff once again

Transform wrote: »

its really important for people to know that getting in great shape and having more energy is less about just plain lifting weights, doing cardio and having an ok diet and more about how to get your body to be more responsive to the training, using the right exercises for your mechanics i.e. working on weaknesses and eating the right foods for what works for you.

Is all this info available over the net and youtube?

Possibly but it takes someone in the industry to seperate the bullsh1t that does not apply to you from the good stuff that will give you more bang for your buck - a perfect example is that the vast majority of people (particularly those looking for fat loss and gaining strength) will work better off some variation of a full body program than a typical bodybuilder split program.

I was skeptical about PT's myself - i thought i knew it all. Then I bought an ebook and it opened my eyes to the fact that i didn't know jack ****.
A trainer or at the very leasy a very reputable source of info is a must for people who want to make real changes..

Transform

every 2-3 years i go through the usual - god if i knew then what i know now!

So its never ending

corkcomp

Transform wrote: »

no problem and i would have to put up more training stuff real soon (just did a piece on getting in shape for xmas and a piece for RSVP magazine also) -

its really important for people to know that getting in great shape and having more energy is less about just plain lifting weights, doing cardio and having an ok diet and more about how to get your body to be more responsive to the training, using the right exercises for your mechanics i.e. working on weaknesses and eating the right foods for what works for you.

Is all this info available over the net and youtube?

Possibly but it takes someone in the industry to seperate the bullsh1t that does not apply to you from the good stuff that will give you more bang for your buck - a perfect example is that the vast majority of people (particularly those looking for fat loss and gaining strength) will work better off some variation of a full body program than a typical bodybuilder split program.

I guess the internet can be a good source for people who are already pretty clued in and who might be loking for new ideas on how to tweak workouts or shake things up .. but defo beginners, those who lack motivation and people who genuinely dont have a clue could benefit from having a good PT .. the problem is that some people who might use the net as a training guide will end up jumping from one program to another, and one diet to another on a weekly basis and never actually get anywhere!

Roper

I reckon PTs are worth the money to some people for the shout factor- the same reason a training partner is priceless, there are some things you just won't do on your own and when you've invested €€€ in a process you are more likely to get off your hole and stick with it. Mind you I've had people pay me good money and then never show, so it takes all sorts. One guy paid me in advance for 8 hours and never showed to one of them. I sent him a text asking if he wouldn't mind sending my number on to any of his friends as he was the best client ever and hopefully there are more out there just like him.

If you can afford it, why not get a trainer. If you can't, then there's no reason why you can't get great results with a well thought out plan of your own, but a lot of the time just relinquishing control over your training and leaving it in someone's hands is worth the money.

Red Cortina

Roper wrote: »

I reckon PTs are worth the money to some people for the shout factor- the same reason a training partner is priceless, there are some things you just won't do on your own and when you've invested €€€ in a process you are more likely to get off your hole and stick with it. Mind you I've had people pay me good money and then never show, so it takes all sorts. One guy paid me in advance for 8 hours and never showed to one of them. I sent him a text asking if he wouldn't mind sending my number on to any of his friends as he was the best client ever and hopefully there are more out there just like him.

If you can afford it, why not get a trainer. If you can't, then there's no reason why you can't get great results with a well thought out plan of your own, but a lot of the time just relinquishing control over your training and leaving it in someone's hands is worth the money.

I have highlighted in bold 2 of the very good reasons why I fork out for a PT. Having never done anything weights related in my life before, my sessions with the PT are invaluable in teaching me the correct form for each of the exercises.

GOOD PT's are just like any other GOOD business. They provide solutions to something that needs to be solved i.e. in this case, losing weight/getting in shape/competing in the olympics whatever.

Imported Guy is just talking complete trash. I think he is a troll to be honest. Look at the state of this, what does this even mean ? He said this in another thread.

its because the ammount of casien you need can be easily obtained naturally, unlike protein (unless you eat alot of meat)

THIS in BOLD is the primary reason why it's good for people to go to a good PT because if you read CRAP like that, how in the name of christ is anyone meant to do anything good ? ? ?

You should be banned for trolling in my opinion.

itsallaboutheL

imported_guy wrote: »

+1

if you want to loose some fat (i.e, if you dont have a 6 pack your fat as fk and you need to loose it ........... sorry for the dramatic reality but it is what it is)

theres 2 things you need to do

1) caloric deficit (i.e burn more calories than you take in)
2) do cardio (dont ask how much, what kind, swimming or jogging, rowing or walking, JUST DO IT FOR AN HOUR)

i dont even know why we have personal trainers these days, we have the internet, it knows everything.


edit :: you can start doing drop sets/high rep low set excersises with lifting, 4/5 sets with low reps are more for adding mass/power lifting, and the high rep/low sets with make you use more energy, and get definition

Fo' Serious?

john_cappa

imported_guy wrote: »

most people dont "need" a personal trainer, you should just post here if you need advice, or on bb.com, most people will be willing to help you for free, there is alot of stuff on youtube etc...
.

He recommends bb.com

That explains an awful lot.

To any one reading this who need information/advice the last place you should go IMO is the forums on bb.com

ilovelamp2000

john_cappa wrote: »

He recommends bb.com

That explains an awful lot.

To any one reading this who need information/advice the last place you should go IMO is the forums on bb.com

I'ev never been on bb.com, what's so bad about it ?

The forum seems to have loads of 60kg lads with 8 packs showing off their photos and just loads of poor advice really.

john_cappa

Rosco1982 wrote: »

I'ev never been on bb.com, what's so bad about it ?

There are many good articles on it. And in some of the sub forums there are some knowledgable people

The majority of the forum is full of trolls and mis-informed teens etc.

Badly moderated, flaming is rife.

Every thread reads like the comments under a youtube video lol