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Does anyone have any tips when it comes to finding a personal trainer? It's a fairly sizeable investment to make and I would like to make sure i'm getting good value.
My problem is that i just can't find the self motivation to go to the gym/workout. I think the lack of structure and the easiness of saying "i'll go tomorrow" is what inhibits me as i'm not mentally strong enough to commit to something I don't particularly enjoy at the moment.
I think a personal trainer would give me structure alongside a financial investment which would encourage me to get in to a pattern and achieve the ultimate goal of changing the way I live. More activities, gym, health and less "i'll do it tomorrow".
Or, any other tips to create motivation would be welcome.
My problem is that i just can't find the self motivation to go to the gym/workout. I think the lack of structure and the easiness of saying "i'll go tomorrow" is what inhibits me as i'm not mentally strong enough to commit to something I don't particularly enjoy at the moment.
I think a personal trainer would give me structure alongside a financial investment which would encourage me to get in to a pattern and achieve the ultimate goal of changing the way I live. More activities, gym, health and less "i'll do it tomorrow".
Or, any other tips to create motivation would be welcome.
OK, so i'll go to the gym and spot the henchest man in there hoping he doesn't need a hand on the last rep? There is no chance i'm popping his weights back on to the stand if he needs that last bit of help.
Assuming he hasn't died, and while he's sat there sagging out in a steroid induced haze i'll ask him who he recommends? Hopefully his answer will be a person, rather than roids.
More seriously, i'll ask around a bucnh of friends who go to the gym more regulairly than I and see if they've heard of/know anyone. Thanks for the help.
Assuming he hasn't died, and while he's sat there sagging out in a steroid induced haze i'll ask him who he recommends? Hopefully his answer will be a person, rather than roids.
More seriously, i'll ask around a bucnh of friends who go to the gym more regulairly than I and see if they've heard of/know anyone. Thanks for the help.
On top of recommendations always check their qualifications. Any t
t can call themselves a PT but do they actually know anything?
If they are going to start giving diet advice do they have a nutritional qualifications? etc.
Do they know first aid? Are they insured?
A lot of charlatans out there need to filter out the good ones.
t can call themselves a PT but do they actually know anything? If they are going to start giving diet advice do they have a nutritional qualifications? etc.
Do they know first aid? Are they insured?
A lot of charlatans out there need to filter out the good ones.
944fan said:
On top of recommendations always check their qualifications. Any tt can call themselves a PT but do they actually know anything?
If they are going to start giving diet advice do they have a nutritional qualifications? etc.
Do they know first aid? Are they insured?
A lot of charlatans out there need to filter out the good ones.
Only a REPS 3 qualified PTer can call themselves a PTer. Anyone else may call themselves that but won't have the correct insurance or any training. Just like I can go around calling myself a gynaecologist.t can call themselves a PT but do they actually know anything? If they are going to start giving diet advice do they have a nutritional qualifications? etc.
Do they know first aid? Are they insured?
A lot of charlatans out there need to filter out the good ones.
And if you want to learn to do stuff like deadlifts then check they have an S&C qualification.
This is where Crossfit is really good as every session is structured and led by the coach (or two). You basically rock up and warm up to a bit of a beasting.
Obviously they will all vary in quality but the gym I train at has excellent coaches, a great atmosphere and it's fun.
Look up your local one anyway a lot of them do free trials so give it a bash. The hardest part is plucking up the courage to go for the first time.... Basically, man up and get on with it.
Obviously they will all vary in quality but the gym I train at has excellent coaches, a great atmosphere and it's fun.
Look up your local one anyway a lot of them do free trials so give it a bash. The hardest part is plucking up the courage to go for the first time.... Basically, man up and get on with it.
dave_s13 said:
This is where Crossfit is really good as every session is structured and led by the coach (or two). You basically rock up and warm up to a bit of a beasting.
Obviously they will all vary in quality but the gym I train at has excellent coaches, a great atmosphere and it's fun.
Look up your local one anyway a lot of them do free trials so give it a bash. The hardest part is plucking up the courage to go for the first time.... Basically, man up and get on with it.
Yeah, I would be very interested in classes but I do have an irrational fear of turning up for the first time! But yes, i'll just book in to circuits at my gym and man up. Hopefully meet some people who can motivate me to keep going.Obviously they will all vary in quality but the gym I train at has excellent coaches, a great atmosphere and it's fun.
Look up your local one anyway a lot of them do free trials so give it a bash. The hardest part is plucking up the courage to go for the first time.... Basically, man up and get on with it.
FrankAbagnale said:
dave_s13 said:
This is where Crossfit is really good as every session is structured and led by the coach (or two). You basically rock up and warm up to a bit of a beasting.
Obviously they will all vary in quality but the gym I train at has excellent coaches, a great atmosphere and it's fun.
Look up your local one anyway a lot of them do free trials so give it a bash. The hardest part is plucking up the courage to go for the first time.... Basically, man up and get on with it.
Yeah, I would be very interested in classes but I do have an irrational fear of turning up for the first time! But yes, i'll just book in to circuits at my gym and man up. Hopefully meet some people who can motivate me to keep going.Obviously they will all vary in quality but the gym I train at has excellent coaches, a great atmosphere and it's fun.
Look up your local one anyway a lot of them do free trials so give it a bash. The hardest part is plucking up the courage to go for the first time.... Basically, man up and get on with it.
FrankAbagnale said:
Or, any other tips to create motivation would be welcome.
You need to WANT to do it.It helps if you have something to aim for/achieve.
Do you want to be faster, stronger, heavier, lighter?
Personally, I'm not going to be a world champion at anything, but I enjoy feeling overall fit, being able to run on trails and up mountains, cycle, dig/carry/move things and able to turn my hand to tasks.
Hopefully, my children will see being fit and active, rather than fat and inactive, as normal and something to aspire to.
FrankAbagnale said:
dave_s13 said:
This is where Crossfit is really good as every session is structured and led by the coach (or two). You basically rock up and warm up to a bit of a beasting.
Obviously they will all vary in quality but the gym I train at has excellent coaches, a great atmosphere and it's fun.
Look up your local one anyway a lot of them do free trials so give it a bash. The hardest part is plucking up the courage to go for the first time.... Basically, man up and get on with it.
Yeah, I would be very interested in classes but I do have an irrational fear of turning up for the first time! But yes, i'll just book in to circuits at my gym and man up. Hopefully meet some people who can motivate me to keep going.Obviously they will all vary in quality but the gym I train at has excellent coaches, a great atmosphere and it's fun.
Look up your local one anyway a lot of them do free trials so give it a bash. The hardest part is plucking up the courage to go for the first time.... Basically, man up and get on with it.
It's not for everyone but it's FAR more productive than going solo to your typical gym that's full of machines that you'll get bored of in minutes.
MC Bodge said:
FrankAbagnale said:
Or, any other tips to create motivation would be welcome.
You need to WANT to do it.It helps if you have something to aim for/achieve.
Do you want to be faster, stronger, heavier, lighter?
Personally, I'm not going to be a world champion at anything, but I enjoy feeling overall fit, being able to run on trails and up mountains, cycle, dig/carry/move things and able to turn my hand to tasks.
Hopefully, my children will see being fit and active, rather than fat and inactive, as normal and something to aspire to.
Crossfit below sounds very interesting so will google it now!
FrankAbagnale said:
MC Bodge said:
FrankAbagnale said:
Or, any other tips to create motivation would be welcome.
You need to WANT to do it.It helps if you have something to aim for/achieve.
Do you want to be faster, stronger, heavier, lighter?
Personally, I'm not going to be a world champion at anything, but I enjoy feeling overall fit, being able to run on trails and up mountains, cycle, dig/carry/move things and able to turn my hand to tasks.
Hopefully, my children will see being fit and active, rather than fat and inactive, as normal and something to aspire to.
Crossfit below sounds very interesting so will google it now!
I could only do evenings as traffic coming from Reading to my work will turn a 15 min journey in to an hour, but that's fine.
http://www.reebokcrossfitreading.co.uk/
It all looks very professional - and everyone in the video looks hench.
Your warning sign at a CF gym is basically everyone talking about injuries they have at the moment. If nobody has injuries then it's probably a decent gym. 
FrankAbagnale said:
I do have an irrational fear of turning up for the first time!
Go in, look around, run out. Count to 10. Go back in again. That will be your second time.
Free taster class this weds evening!
I would get in touch via fb or Twitter and express interest in going in for a try. You'll get a good idea how friendly they are.... Or just call in.
The box I train at has a complete mix of people. Don't be put off, the worst that can happen is you'll get out of breath and feel a bit ruined. You might surprise yourself and smash it....
I would get in touch via fb or Twitter and express interest in going in for a try. You'll get a good idea how friendly they are.... Or just call in.
The box I train at has a complete mix of people. Don't be put off, the worst that can happen is you'll get out of breath and feel a bit ruined. You might surprise yourself and smash it....
My top Crossfit tip for anyone starting out is to really take it steady with the prescribed weight in the WOD.
Basically most workouts have an Rx (prescribed) weight which is what you want to aim for assuming you are a seasoned pro and pretty damn strong. There's no shame in just using an empty bar or only lifting 50% (or less) of the Rx weight.
If the coaches let you set off at full Rx weight and don't reign you back in or make a point if checking your form then be carefull.
Basically most workouts have an Rx (prescribed) weight which is what you want to aim for assuming you are a seasoned pro and pretty damn strong. There's no shame in just using an empty bar or only lifting 50% (or less) of the Rx weight.
If the coaches let you set off at full Rx weight and don't reign you back in or make a point if checking your form then be carefull.
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