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Personal Trainers

  • 16-08-2014 10:56AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 Heregoes


    Hi All,

    I'm hoping you can help me. Over the last ten years, I have let myself go due to one thing or another. Diet was and still is terrible. No exercise and smoking heavily.

    However, in the last couple of months I've managed to start turning my life around. In the process of giving up the smokes etc. so now I want to build up my core fitness and and build myself up too. But I don't feel comfortable going to the gym as of yet.

    So my plan is to get a PT that will help me over a 2-3 month period with diet and fitness (and as a result confidence to go to the gym myself). Can any of you recommend any PT? I'm living out Carpenterstown way and working in the IFSC. I would like to be get someone near there as it would be easier to build it into my schedule.

    All recommendations, comments and advise are welcome!

    Thanks,
    HG


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Heregoes wrote: »
    Hi All,

    I'm hoping you can help me. Over the last ten years, I have let myself go due to one thing or another. Diet was and still is terrible. No exercise and smoking heavily.

    However, in the last couple of months I've managed to start turning my life around. In the process of giving up the smokes etc. so now I want to build up my core fitness and and build myself up too. But I don't feel comfortable going to the gym as of yet.

    So my plan is to get a PT that will help me over a 2-3 month period with diet and fitness (and as a result confidence to go to the gym myself). Can any of you recommend any PT? I'm living out Carpenterstown way and working in the IFSC. I would like to be get someone near there as it would be easier to build it into my schedule.

    All recommendations, comments and advise are welcome!

    Thanks,
    HG

    You dont really, need a personal trainer theres plenty of information online, as for losing weight, diet is your foundation, id suggest going to a dietitian i cant stress this enough to people its just money well spent! they ll sort you out with a realistic, healthy easy to follow diet that will 100% work.

    As for you re workout you ll want to be well rounded its no good having a strong core and weak everywhere else compound movements are a great place to start squats, deadlifts bench press ect body weight exercise such as pull ups are very good push ups are great dips ect.. jogging and skipping or swimming/cycling even are great for shedding pounds.

    You ll want to do these things consistently, follow you re diet strictly, and do any exercise you re doing with good form, its better to do 5 good ones than 20 bad ones!

    More than anything else you ll need to stop being lazy because thats what alot of this boils down to! put in the effort and you ll get the results they re are no short cuts!

    Best of luck anyway! :)


  • Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Liv Tender Peanut


    Eh ... getting a PT is a great idea. Partly for confidence to go in and get things done and partly for a good program and showing how to do stuff

    Good PTs posting on these parts OP I am sure they will pop up ...


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Trust me.. you dont need a personal trainer, do abit of research, an you ll be on you re way, nothing more rewarding than getting things done yourself.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Trust me.. you dont need a personal trainer, do abit of research, an you ll be on you re way, nothing more rewarding than getting things done yourself.

    Just because YOU don't need a personal trainer doesn't mean others don't.

    A huge part of having a PT is the motivation factor which a lot of people fail on.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Just because YOU don't need a personal trainer doesn't mean others don't.

    A huge part of having a PT is the motivation factor which a lot of people fail on.

    What happens when the PT goes away then? you havent learn to do things under you re own steam

    Treating the symptoms not the problem me thinks.

    99.9% of people that think they need a PT dont they are just looking for the most convient way to get someone else to plan out there work out for them because they re too lazy to do it themselves i just see this as counter intuitive.

    Its like when i see people go to the gym to exercise yet they re too lazy to put back the weights lol

    LAZYNESS is most peoples problem.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,394 ✭✭✭Transform


    evo2000 wrote: »
    What happens when the PT goes away then? you havent learn to do things under you re own steam

    Treating the symptoms not the problem me thinks.

    99.9% of people that think they need a PT dont they are just looking for the most convient way to get someone else to plan out there work out for them because they re too lazy to do it themselves i just see this as counter intuitive.

    Its like when i see people go to the gym to exercise yet they re too lazy to put back the weights lol

    LAZYNESS is most peoples problem.
    cool and everyone to their own.

    this is what chris Pratt said about his amazing transformation recently and he nails it - http://www.followingthenerd.com/movies/watch-chris-pratt-gives-good-advice-to-fan-about-weight-loss/

    solution - i have no idea, do what feels right for you


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    evo2000 wrote: »
    What happens when the PT goes away then? you havent learn to do things under you re own steam

    If the PT is any good you can continue on without them and revisit them in the future.

    I'm not suggesting every session you do is supervised by a PT.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    evo2000 wrote: »
    What happens when the PT goes away then? you havent learn to do things under you re own steam

    Treating the symptoms not the problem me thinks.

    99.9% of people that think they need a PT dont they are just looking for the most convient way to get someone else to plan out there work out for them because they re too lazy to do it themselves i just see this as counter intuitive.

    Its like when i see people go to the gym to exercise yet they re too lazy to put back the weights lol

    LAZYNESS is most peoples problem.

    What if you never learn properly and carry on 'on your own steam', is that productive? No, it's dangerous at worst and pointless at best.

    Sounds like a PT would give the OP a lot of confidence to get started, which is his first hurdle. There is a lot of be said for having a plan and having direction, as well as nailing down the basics correctly from Day 1. Once he has an idea of what he's doing and is more comfortable in the gym, he can decide whether he wants to keep it up or work away on his own.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    If the PT is any good you can continue on without them and revisit them in the future.

    I'm not suggesting every session you do is supervised by a PT.

    Well since they are basing they re motivation around having a PT surely when you take away the PT you take away the drive. Where as if you re self-motivated/Driven and learn to depend on yourself from the start that wont be an issue,

    PT are a luxury not a necessity imo


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Well since they are basing they re motivation around having a PT surely when you take away the PT you take away the drive. Where as if you re self-motivated/Driven and learn to depend on yourself from the start that wont be an issue,

    PT are a luxury not a necessity imo

    He is self motivated. He has identified what he needs to get started and he has posted here to ask for some advice on that. A bit of encouragement would be nice instead of shooting him down from the get go.

    (or she!)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,802 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    One session with a good PT will cost a lot less than several sessions with a physio.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    What if you never learn properly and carry on 'on your own steam', is that productive? No, it's dangerous at worst and pointless at best.

    Sounds like a PT would give the OP a lot of confidence to get started, which is his first hurdle. There is a lot of be said for having a plan and having direction, as well as nailing down the basics correctly from Day 1. Once he has an idea of what he's doing and is more comfortable in the gym, he can decide whether he wants to keep it up or work away on his own.

    You dont need a PT for any of that.

    What if you never learn proper? well thats you re own fault, there is a wealth of information put up by good people, that will help you do everything proper, ive read countless forms on here and other sites that have great advice and information,

    Not too mention you can just go into a gym and ask the instructor there to advise you for free.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    One session with a good PT will cost a lot less than several sessions with a physio.

    Never needed a PT, hit all my goals, never need a physio, you re assumption that life without a PT = physio is INVALID


  • Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Liv Tender Peanut


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Not too mention you can just go into a gym and ask the instructor there to advise you for free.

    I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    bluewolf wrote: »
    I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them

    Half the PTs ive seen, they re both as bad as each other just ones free.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,802 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Never needed a PT, hit all my goals, never need a physio, you re assumption that life without a PT = physio is INVALID

    The bit in bold was never stated.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    evo2000 wrote: »
    You dont need a PT for any of that.

    What if you never learn proper? well thats you re own fault, there is a wealth of information put up by good people, that will help you do everything proper, ive read countless forms on here and other sites that have great advice and information,

    Not too mention you can just go into a gym and ask the instructor there to advise you for free.

    Yes you do.

    Instructors are hit and miss. A good PT/coach will identify any mobility issues, programme according to your goals/abilities and take time to correct your form. You can't get that from a YouTube video or an instructor with a 6week cert.

    What's your issue exactly? It's not your thing, cool. But this about the OP remember, not you.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    He is self motivated. He has identified what he needs to get started and he has posted here to ask for some advice on that. A bit of encouragement would be nice instead of shooting him down from the get go.

    (or she!)

    I am encouraging he/she to go and do it on they re own to belive them selfs and that they dont need anything more than there own determination to get the job done.

    Way to try and twist things!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    evo2000 wrote: »
    I am encouraging he/she to go and do it on they re own to belive them selfs and that they dont need anything more than there own determination to get the job done.

    Way to try and twist things!

    You're de-railing the thread via your own agenda.

    OP wants advice/recs on a PT.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Yes you do.

    Instructors are hit and miss. A good PT/coach will identify any mobility issues, programme according to your goals/abilities and take time to correct your form. You can't get that from a YouTube video or an instructor with a 6week cert.

    What's your issue exactly? It's not your thing, cool. But this about the OP remember, not you.

    Tell me where did this PT wizards of all knowing knowledge come from? who thought the first PT instructor?

    My issue here is the lack of belief in ones own ability to get things done or the sheer lazyness not to put in the proper effort to learn how.


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    You're de-railing the thread via your own agenda.

    OP wants advice/recs on a PT.

    Read my first post. and you ll find its you that doing the derailing


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    The bit in bold was never stated.

    One session with a good PT will cost a lot less than several sessions with a physio.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,802 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    evo2000 wrote: »
    One session with a good PT will cost a lot less than several sessions with a physio.

    And it will.

    There's a much higher risk of snapping your sh*t up after a session with a good PT than there is if you never go to one.

    Even with your immaculate form, I'm sure you'll have observed plenty of people with poor form.

    Anyway, enjoy your trolling.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,104 ✭✭✭✭bucketybuck


    I can definitely see the argument that searching for a PT is searching for the easy path. Its deflection, instead of getting out there and just starting the hard work the OP wants to faff about getting things ready and getting prepared. Its like having an assignment to do but instead you spend half your evening arranging your notes rather than just getting stuck in and getting it done. The smoking is another sign of this, the OP hasn't given up, but instead is just "in the process" of giving up.

    There are lots of very simple exercises that anybody can do, the internet is chock full of suggested exercises but the OP hasn't even been in a gym yet. He/she doesn't need a personal trainer, he just needs to stop licking the can down the road, get out there and do them!


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    And it will.

    There's a much higher risk of snapping your sh*t up after a session with a good PT than there is if you never go to one.

    Even with your immaculate form, I'm sure you'll have observed plenty of people with poor form.

    Anyway, enjoy your trolling.

    Thats you re opinion and you re entitled too it,


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    evo2000 wrote: »

    My issue here is the lack of belief in ones own ability to get things done or the sheer lazyness not to put in the proper effort to learn how.

    You learn by being taught.

    And don't underestimate the motivation it gives you to know you know what you're doing.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    I can definitely see the argument that searching for a PT is searching for the easy path. Its deflection, instead of getting out there and just starting the hard work the OP wants to faff about getting things ready and getting prepared. Its like having an assignment to do but instead you spend half your evening arranging your notes rather than just getting stuck in and getting it done. The smoking is another sign of this, the OP hasn't given up, but instead is just "in the process" of giving up.

    There are lots of very simple exercises that anybody can do, the internet is chock full of suggested exercises but the OP hasn't even been in a gym yet. He/she doesn't need a personal trainer, he just needs to stop licking the can down the road, get out there and do them!

    Exactly my point! great to see someone else shares the same point of view! we must be a dying breed according to this thread lol


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    OP,

    Two posters here off the top of my head are PTs in the city centre - COH and Hanley.

    -PM one
    -set up a session
    -work out a plan- be it a session a week or a session a month
    -join a gym
    -do what you're told
    -in 8 weeks time, see where you're at and continue/re-assess based on that.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    OP,

    Two posters here off the top of my head are PTs in the city centre - COH and Hanley.

    -PM one
    -set up a session
    -work out a plan- be it a session a week or a session a month
    -join a gym
    -do what you're told
    -in 8 weeks time, see where you're at and continue/re-assess based on that.

    Just out of curiosity how much do these personal trainers charge?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,802 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Just out of curiosity how much do these personal trainers charge?

    Less than their knowledge and direction is worth.


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