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Should you workout with a personal trainer?

At least use a trainer to teach you the basics

So you have decided to eat right, exercise regularly, lost all the weight that you wanted to, and have now reached a point that dieting or exercising are just second nature to you. You enjoy working out and feel awkward the day you don't. Martha is one of these women who is now so much into staying fit that she has started to workout with weights. "So I borrowed books from the library and I felt confident that I had gained enough knowledge on weight training. But I wonder if I should I hire a personal trainer. I do not have a lot of money to spend and I hear that these folks are typically quite expensive. What do you suggest?” she asks.

A personal trainer is definitely a good advisor to have, especially if you are starting a strength-training program. It does not come cheap, but it is like taking lessons in anything else – it is an investment in you and your health. The trainer has experience and is knowledgeable about different body types and the type of exercises that can produce desired results for each type. First, s/he will determine your initial state better than you can. S/he will also be able to develop a program that is safe, but effective.

A good trainer will be able to teach you how to do the exercises when you are alone. This is one of the most valuable learning from a personal trainer. Most of us, like Martha, do not have the resources to have a permanent personal trainer; so it is always a good idea to learn the technique from the trainer in a few sessions and then workout on your own. You can go back to the trainer every couple of months when you have achieved your goals or if you just want to move to the next level. (Related: How stars get fat)

The personal trainer will vary your routine so you do not plateau or get into a rut in your fitness level and routine. This is a very common problem among those who do not have a trainer. If you have any health problems, such as bad knees, a trainer will design a program that is safe for the knees and that will actually strengthen them.

Alternatives to personal trainers

If you cannot have a personal trainer, there are still a few other alternatives:

Do it online. There are services like online personal trainer services like Gym America that offer online access to a personal trainer who will develop a program for you and you can also ask questions. This service is obviously much cheaper (the communication is either by email or chat) and you can do your workout at home or in your gym.
Get a buddy. Workout with a friend. Most trainers will give a discount for two or more people. You can team up and both of you can later on share your knowledge and help each other.
Books/videos. You can learn many techniques by studying from a book or a DVD, but it will not be as effective as a trainer will be. The best is to combine both so you can learn faster.

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