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Personal Trainers

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  • #32
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    I love n=1 threads.

    I've never had some leave the gym and not come out stronger or in better shape than when they started. Regardless of their level.

    If for not other reason than I'll write something down they'd never force themselves thru, but once it's written on paper by an experienced trainer, it must be doable right? So they do it.

    I'm pretty confident that enough people value my services to make it thru another month with food on my plate and a roof over my head. That's enough for me.

    It's not for everyone - but it's not for anyone else to say either.


  • #33
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Hanley wrote: »
    I love n=1 threads.

    I've never had some leave the gym and not come out stronger or in better shape than when they started. Regardless of their level.

    If for not other reason than I'll write something down they'd never force themselves thru, but once it's written on paper by an experienced trainer, it must be doable right? So they do it.

    I'm pretty confident that enough people value my services to make it thru another month with food on my plate and a roof over my head. That's enough for me.

    It's not for everyone - but it's not for anyone else to say either.

    But how did you learn all this? being a personal trainer you must be somewhat driven, so id imagine you did alot of the learning/training by urself without a PT right?


  • #34
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    evo2000 wrote: »
    But how did you learn all this? being a personal trainer you must be somewhat driven, so id imagine you did alot of the learning/training by urself without a PT right?

    By competing as an international level powerlifter for 6 years. And studying extensively every day.

    Everyone should go and do that so they can learn as well right?

    Why worry about work, social or family commitments when they can lock themselves away for a few years, devote their life to something and then go off and look after themselves.

    I have to run, reading some employment law handbooks and case history before I go learn how to code my new website.


  • #35
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Hanley wrote: »
    By competing as an international level powerlifter for 6 years. And studying extensively every day.

    Everyone should go and do that so they can learn as well right?

    Why worry about work, social or family commitments when they can lock themselves away for a few years, devote their life to something and then go off and look after themselves.

    I have to run, reading some employment law handbooks and case history before I go learn how to code my new website.

    Ok well i musta done it wrong then because i just went off an learned myself and reached all my goals, without paying someone, just by reading.

    I guess your push up must be different to mine since you did powerlifting for 6 years.


  • #36
    SaoirseRose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Ok well i musta done it wrong then because i just went off an learned myself and reached all my goals, without paying someone, just by reading.

    I guess your push up must be different to mine since you did powerlifting for 6 years.

    I'll try this one more time.

    OP≠You
    You≠OP


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  • #37
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,912 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Ok well i musta done it wrong then because i just went off an learned myself and reached all my goals, without paying someone, just by reading.

    Did you teach yourself to read as well or did you, you know, have someone show you how to?


  • #38
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    SaoirseRose wrote: »
    I'll try this one more time.

    OP≠You
    You≠OP

    what?


  • #39
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    Did you teach yourself to read as well or did you, you know, have someone show you hwo to?

    Lol pathetic keep trying tho! lol


  • #40
    SaoirseRose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    evo2000 wrote: »
    what?

    My work here is done.


  • #41
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    SaoirseRose wrote: »
    My work here is done.

    ok....


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  • #42
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,912 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Lol pathetic keep trying tho! lol


    You seem to have taken that tack with your trolling.


  • #43
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Anyways moral of the story personal trainers are a waste of money you dont need em, look at all the people that never hired a personal trainer that have excellent fitness and physiques.

    Thats my opinion/advice to the OP


  • #44
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    You seem to have taken that tack with your trolling.

    By trolling you mean my opinion differs from yours, go back to your crossfit and dont be annoying me you gimp.


  • #45
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    I've never used a PT, but trainers in a lot of different sports have taught me a lot. I like to think I've passed on some wisdom to younger players/cyclist along the way.

    Will be embarking on a new weights programme in Autumn/early winter will definitely be looking up a good instructor with good references before starting. Of course I could chance youtube, read a lot and maybe do just as well but I believe a good PT will be worth it for me in this instance.

    Given the variety of people and their goals/knowledge; do PT have a place? Most certainly IMHO


  • #46
    Heregoes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Heregoes


    Hi Folks,

    Thanks for your opinions. I do understand where some of you are coming from.

    Evo, I'm delighted for you that all your training and planning has worked out for you. However everyone is different. I also take offence that because I asked for advice implies that I'm lazy.

    Yes you are right I'm only in the process of quitting smoking. But my definition is far different than yours. I haven't smoked in 16 days. I'm not using patches just gum and until I stop using the gum I will only be in the process of quitting.....

    The reason I enquired about PT was for confidence. Not everyone can be as confident as you when it comes to the gym/training.

    To the others, thanks a mill. I'll check out the two people mentioned and work from there.

    HG


  • #47
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Heregoes wrote: »
    Hi Folks,

    Thanks for your opinions. I do understand where some of you are coming from.

    Evo, I'm delighted for you that all your training and planning has worked out for you. However everyone is different. I also take offence that because I asked for advice implies that I'm lazy.

    Yes you are right I'm only in the process of quitting smoking. But my definition is far different than yours. I haven't smoked in 16 days. I'm not using patches just gum and until I stop using the gum I will only be in the process of quitting.....

    The reason I enquired about PT was for confidence. Not everyone can be as confident as you when it comes to the gym/training.

    To the others, thanks a mill. I'll check out the two people mentioned and work from there.

    HG

    No worries best of luck with it


  • #48
    IrishAlice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 557 ✭✭✭IrishAlice


    Heregoes wrote: »
    Hi Folks,

    Thanks for your opinions. I do understand where some of you are coming from.

    Evo, I'm delighted for you that all your training and planning has worked out for you. However everyone is different. I also take offence that because I asked for advice implies that I'm lazy.

    Yes you are right I'm only in the process of quitting smoking. But my definition is far different than yours. I haven't smoked in 16 days. I'm not using patches just gum and until I stop using the gum I will only be in the process of quitting.....

    The reason I enquired about PT was for confidence. Not everyone can be as confident as you when it comes to the gym/training.

    To the others, thanks a mill. I'll check out the two people mentioned and work from there.

    HG

    Having read through this thread I just want to first of all say well done on deciding to take the step to get in shape and improve your health!

    Back in January I decided that it was time for me to take control myself.

    Having done all sorts of diets and not bothering with exercise I made the decision to join a gym. I was never a member of a gym before, didn't know how to use any of the machines, how to do a correct squat, crunch, plank etc.

    I joined Energie and did the empower programme they have. It was brilliant, my trainer gave me a programme, showed me how to do all the exercises properly and I haven't looked back since.

    8 months on and I'm the fittest I've ever been and now run up the stairs in work whereas before Christmas I would have been out of breath by the time I got to the top.

    It's hard work at the start but it is so worth it and I honestly know that I wouldn't have been able to do it myself. I would have definitely ended up injured if I had of spent my time looking up videos on YouTube and taking the DIY approach.

    Everyone is different but for someone like me who had no previous experience I needed those PT sessions.

    Best of luck with it, would love to hear your progress in the future!


  • #49
    atilladehun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭atilladehun


    I did PT sessions when I started out. I probably would have kept them going longer but I moved.

    After that I joined a gym but wasn't really into it. Finally I spent a lot of time thinking about what the PT had done with me and developed my own work out schedule at home. I read a lot online to learn more but the basics were there and I'm happy out now. Seeing results and enjoying the workouts.


  • #50
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,251 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    OP Congratulations on deciding to make a change that is the most important part.

    A PT is not essential but IMHO having one will accelerate you achieving your goals. For me a PT does the following.

    1. Shows you how to exercise safely.
    2. By setting appointments a PT makes you go to the gym.
    3, A PT makes you accountable for your choices and decisions. By this I mean if you go out on the lash and put on 2kg the PT will say "look here, you cannot do that and reach your goals"
    4. A PT will push you much further than most people will go themselves, they show you that you will not die under extreme exertion.
    5. You will learn about nutrition, how to manipulate your diet to loose or gain weight. How to create muscle mass. How to diet and how to eat on a maintainable basis.
    6. A PT will cut through the all pervasive bull**** field that surrounds health and fitness, and avoid the fads.

    On the downside a PT will cost a fair whack but its a solid investment in your health and well worth it. There are also PT;s of different personalities. Some are boot camp style disciplinarians, some are friendly easy going types. Different people will respond to different types.

    I used a PT for 18 months and now continue on my own. I do return every few months for measurements and to get a kick in the ass.

    Good luck.


  • #51
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    If you re gonna go that route, id suggest you go to a dietitian first, you could have jesus as a personal trainer and if you re diets ****e you ll just be wasting you re time and money, im assuming its bad since you obviously didnt get in the position you re in with a good diet.

    A good diet will accelerate you re results like nothing else.


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  • #52
    Transform
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,394 ✭✭✭Transform


    evo2000 wrote: »
    If you re gonna go that route, id suggest you go to a dietitian first, you could have jesus as a personal trainer and if you re diets ****e you ll just be wasting you re time and money, im assuming its bad since you obviously didnt get in the position you re in with a good diet.

    A good diet will accelerate you re results like nothing else.
    Last word, must have the last word


  • #53
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Transform wrote: »
    Last word, must have the last word

    Is there something wrong with what i said there? you seem to have a problem with everything i say.


  • #54
    SaoirseRose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Is there something wrong with what i said there? you seem to have a problem with everything i say.
    aw6ug.jpg


  • #55
    Transform
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,394 ✭✭✭Transform


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Is there something wrong with what i said there? you seem to have a problem with everything i say.
    And on and on and on.

    Your antagonism seriously bores me.

    The fewer the facts the stronger the opinion


  • #56
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    SaoirseRose wrote: »
    aw6ug.jpg

    Whats your problem? Atleast i mean well and am trying to contribute to the OP unlike yourself and transform that just go around trying to be little and shoot down anything ye dont agree with.

    If my posts bother you that much dont read em, and better yet dont reply to them,


  • #57
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Transform wrote: »
    And on and on and on.

    Your antagonism seriously bores me.

    The fewer the facts the stronger the opinion

    So going to a dietitian is a bad idea then? and wouldnt help the OP achieve he/hers goals better?


  • #58
    Tdoyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭Tdoyle


    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.
    Lots of people (including me) need a personal trainer to get them on the right track. Its mainly a confidence thing


  • #59
    evo2000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭evo2000


    Tdoyle wrote: »
    Lots of people (including me) need a personal trainer to get them on the right track. Its mainly a confidence thing

    Thats fair enough! more power too yeah, it was just my opinion dont take it personally.


  • #60
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 53,068 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    evo2000 wrote: »
    So going to a dietitian is a bad idea then? and wouldnt help the OP achieve he/hers goals better?

    By your very own definitions, it would be a complete waste of money to go to a dietician when all the information you could possible need about diet is online for free.


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  • #61
    SaoirseRose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 68 ✭✭SaoirseRose


    evo2000 wrote: »
    Whats your problem? Atleast i mean well and am trying to contribute to the OP unlike yourself and transform that just go around trying to be little and shoot down anything ye dont agree with.

    If my posts bother you that much dont read em, and better yet dont reply to them,

    Now you're bugging me. Not alot - not in a 'discovering you have a wedgie walking down the street' way, more in a 'tiny little fly buzzing around my apartment' kind of way.

    So lets get a few things clear.

    I (and others) have contributed to the thread without shooting down the OP. I have provided information to answer the OPs query and on top of that..I have waded through your BS posts with as much tolerability as I can handle.

    You however, have ignored the OPs actual query, you have provided 'advice' based on your own misguided opinion and you have completely disregarded anyone elses but your own.

    Feel free to carry on though. It's mildly entertaining.


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