Thoughts on personal trainers?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Thoughts on personal trainers?

Posted: 2/27/2002 1:01:30 PM EDT

Hey guys,

I'm what many of you would call a "skinny-ass mo-fo" [:D]

And while it doesn't totally bother me anymore, I would like to be a little bit bigger if possible (not in LT's sense...got that covered already [;)]

I'm not weak by any means, but being small certainly makes it hard to conceal a handgun, and sometimes the recoil of larger rifles really pushes me around.

With that in mind, I found a personal training studio nearby. For $450, you get 1 hour of personal training, 3 days a week, for 8 weeks. Or, $350 for 2 days each week. Included in that price is the ability to come use their gym any day of the week (don't know about hours yet).

I would think that 2 months of supervised, good training would go a long way towards achieving my goal.

This isn't a regular Bally's or anything...it's a place dedicated to personal training.

So...I'm curious what you guys think of places like this. Do they work well at all? Worth the cash if I get results?

Posted: 2/27/2002 2:18:19 PM EDT

[#1]

My mom had to have arthroscopic work done on her shoulder about 1 1/2 years ago. She got a personal trainer to help her build a little lean muscle mass, as well as to help rehab her deltoid. It wasn't cheap, but 3 days a week in the gym followed by a diet rich in protein and amino acid really made a difference in her body structure.

Final verdict: if you get the ends to spend, then go for it. My 5'3" 115lb mother is proof positive skinny people can add bulk.

Posted: 2/27/2002 2:31:22 PM EDT

[#2]

No offense dude but I think personal trainers are for people who are to weak to stick to a workout regiment. Save your money and just workout on your own. Besides in 8 weeks you ain't gonna gain any bulk.

Posted: 2/27/2002 2:33:10 PM EDT

[#3]

I highly advise Power Lifting.
Aim for strength, and your body will follow.
Personal trainers tend to think about appearance, not strength.

Squat, Deadlift, Bench-press.

NEVER more than 6-7 reps, EVER.

I put on 20+ lbs of muscle, since last February.
My waist has increased 1", but that's to be expected.

I work out twice a week, never for more than an hour.

Bodybuilding is gay.
Powerlifting is about athletic achievement.

Posted: 2/27/2002 2:46:01 PM EDT

[#4]

brouhaha, my wife just passed her personal trainers cert. (she is also certified in aerobics, spinning, yoga, and kickboxing) and I went back to the gym recently. At 6ft and 182(I'm shooting for about 175-180 with a flat stomach)Over the past year I have lost 25lbs following her advise about diet and I do some light running, but now it's time to build some muscle. I may be slightly biased, but trainers are definately worth the $ until you at least know how to perform all the exercises and get a program going. I know it sounds stupid, but it made a big difference with me. (also good motivation) That's my .02

Posted: 2/27/2002 8:27:33 PM EDT

[#5]

do some research and find out if this trainer is certified and by whom?
i use a synergy trainer at body plex,it's not about being unable to follow a workout schedule it's about doing it right and safely.
i am in the same boat you are(a lightweight) and over 40,but i wanted to get back into shape and working out with weights.
instead of just bouncing back to the gym and running the risk of getting a back injury i went with a trainer to help me do it right,do it safe and injury free.
if you mess up your back,your done....
rescue92

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