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Need a personal trainer or not

  • 12-12-2011 12:22pm
    #1
    astonaidan
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    Ok so ive joined a gym for the first time an as part of the startup deal i get 3 sessions with a personal trainer, these are going grand just the thing is there 60dollars a go after the 3rd one and he said i should keep getting one or 2 a week this on top of my 30dollar a week membership, the thing i want to know is it easy to get fit by yourself without there help, im basically starting from 0%


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  • #2
    G86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭G86


    Dollars? Are you in the US?

    You don't really need to keep seeing him, it can be beneficial in terms of motivation etc., but once you have learned safe technique on the lifts then you can pretty much work away yourself from info available online. You could maybe check in with him once a month then if you wanted, to get a new prog/see how you're progressing.

    What kind of programme has he given you?


  • #3
    astonaidan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭astonaidan


    in australia, he hasnt really given me any programme just showed me some stretches the first day and today abit of weights, looking for some plans on the web but cant find any for beginners


  • #4
    G86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭G86


    astonaidan wrote: »
    in australia, he hasnt really given me any programme just showed me some stretches the first day and today abit of weights, looking for some plans on the web but cant find any for beginners

    Tbh, sure you'd get that for free off any gym instructor. If I were you, I'd either find someone worth paying for and get a decent program, or do it on your own.


  • #5
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,599 ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    What I did when I joined a gym for the first time was 1 session to learn how to use the weights, one to design a program and then check back every 3 months. You don't really need to see a personal trainer regularly but they should be designing programs for you.


  • #6
    eleven1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭eleven1


    well this is a good question , if you think you need professional advice then u can get a PT for few sessions to learn the basic stuff , then carry on alone , the internet is rich in info about trainin & workin out to achieve different goals . a trainin partner will be as beneficial 2 u & a cheaper option.


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