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Hi everyone,
I'm new here and had to register to find out if this is true about personal trainers:


I've been going to a chain club for a long time and am not seeing a whole lot of results with a stubborn 20 or so pounds, and firming, even though I faithfully work out and watch my diet. So I'm thinking of finally hiring a personal trainer for a series of sessions, so I did some research on the web and came across that article.
Is this something I really have to look out for and be leery of? Is this common with chain club personal trainers? It sounds like a genuine sincere report. I don't want to be taken.
Thanks ahead of time!
McKayla
 
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McKayla said:
Hi everyone,
I'm new here and had to register to find out if this is true about personal trainers:


I've been going to a chain club for a long time and am not seeing a whole lot of results with a stubborn 20 or so pounds, and firming, even though I faithfully work out and watch my diet. So I'm thinking of finally hiring a personal trainer for a series of sessions, so I did some research on the web and came across that article.
Is this something I really have to look out for and be leery of? Is this common with chain club personal trainers? It sounds like a genuine sincere report. I don't want to be taken.
Thanks ahead of time!
McKayla
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I believe your article is missing in your post.


Best wishes

Chillen
 
I made a mistake with my post guys. This site won't let me post an URL until I've made 15 posts.
The title of the article in question is Four Secrets Personal Trainers Don't Want you to Know. I found it at a site called Associatedcontent.com
What do you think?
 
I dont think that article is very useful, It sounds like it is written by someone with a chip on their shoulder IMO.

But like everything you have to be weary
 
McKayla said:
Hi everyone,
I'm new here and had to register to find out if this is true about personal trainers:


I've been going to a chain club for a long time and am not seeing a whole lot of results with a stubborn 20 or so pounds, and firming, even though I faithfully work out and watch my diet. So I'm thinking of finally hiring a personal trainer for a series of sessions, so I did some research on the web and came across that article.
Is this something I really have to look out for and be leery of? Is this common with chain club personal trainers? It sounds like a genuine sincere report. I don't want to be taken.
Thanks ahead of time!
McKayla
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If you are looking for a personal trainer, PM me (I think you need 5 posts or more to PM, though), and I will hook you up with a few persons I respect and trust.


Best wishes,

Chillen
 
Bah.

#1, if I'm interpreting it correctly, claims there are higher fees for more experienced trainers. What's the problem?
#2 is sales 101
#3 & #4 are the same thing, but yeah, trainers that can't keep their clients probably use these tactics

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just be aware.
 
The Trainer him/herself is what's most important

Hey there

I think the best advice is to trust your gut instincts when you start looking for a trainer.

Look for someone who is sincere and genuinely cares about your health, fitness, and results.

If it seems like someone is just trying to get you in as a client so that they can make some more money, don't do it.

Look for a genuine connection. there are lots of trainers out there now, so wait until you find someone you feel really good about.

Jasper C
 
Try and find a trainer through word of mouth, that's what I did, my trainer is my mum's friend. Some of those trainers that work for clubs and gyms and stuff can be like that, but rarely. And now you can look for those things, and no NOT to chose that person.
 
Few words of advice from a trainer,

1. Complexity is the language of a simple mind, if ask the PT a question and he gives a massive answer using loads of big terms you have never heard off they may just be repeating things they don't understand.

2. If they make over use of unstable surface training, this is allot like the above they are just trying to Jazz up what they do to make it appear more diverse.

3. If she he or she cannot gaurantee results, if they are good there will be some kind of gaurantee.

4. If you don't get results, i have seen people train with a PT for years and not change that is the very definition of instanity!

A PT can change your life if you get the right one don't be affraid to fire your PT if your not happy.
 
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Few words of advice from a trainer,

1. Complexity is the language of a simple mind, if ask the PT a question and he gives a massive answer using loads of big terms you have never heard off they may just be repeating things they don't understand.

2. If they make over use of unstable surface training, this is allot like the above they are just trying to Jazz up what they do to make it appear more diverse.

3. If she he or she cannot gaurantee results, if they are good there will be some kind of gaurantee.

4. If you don't get results, i have seen people train with a PT for years and not change that is the very definition of instanity!

A PT can change your life if you get the right one don't be affraid to fire your PT if your not happy.
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Only the client can gaurantee results. If a client wants to lose weight, how can a trainer guarantee results if the client overeats? I'm just saying, there are no gaurantees. You probably have to give one anyway to get clients, though.
 
True but you have clauses written into the contract regarding length of time and sessions per week. I ve never had any one challenge it as they know for themselves if they have really tried or not.

Most people once they comit the money will give it a really good go and once they see results there is no stopping them.
 
I totally experienced the whole "pretending you're lowering the price for them" thing two days ago when I joined Fitness First. Their joining fee was $100, admin $70, Pro rada dues $30, Results Pack $75 and weekly rate of $22.95. I was like omg I can not afford all of that today. I literally had $100 in my bank account, and it was my payday!
The reason I went to join that day was because they had a 5 days for $10 thing going, and I kept trying to mention that to her and she was like "well you're so keen, why would you want to do that? Just join" and I said, the problem is, my bank balance today! So she went off to "talk to her manager" and came back and was like "good news! we're going to drop the joining fee to $10! I just spoke to my manager about it" And I was like, ok, but what about everything else? So the manager came over and I said, I want to pay the absolute minimum today, so I only had to pay the $70 admin fee, but all this **** is going to come out of my account next week :( grrr. BUT, the gym is really nice lol
 
hey McKayla

Just want to add that the personal connection between you and a PT is extremely important here. As someone said there are TONS of them out there and in my experience you have to find the perfect fit for you (personal connection, common goals and results, finacial affordability, to name a few).

I had to shop around a bit but found one that is worth every penny spent. Someone who wants results for you as much as you want them for yourself can make a world of difference. Not only are you inspired to see the changes yourself but also want to make them proud (so to speak) of their hard work with you. I believe they should be teaching you the hows and whys of what you do also.

I suggest if you are serious, look around at PTs working with their clients and question the clients in private to get honest answers. I have people stop me quite often and ask questions about my PT and workouts and I shoot directly from the hip.

If you are willing to work hard and spend your hard earned money, I think "shopping" for a PT is the way to go.

Good Luck : )
 
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Hi McKayla,

Have to agree with NBS 4life in his initial comments on it sounding like it was written by someone with a chip on their shoulder.

I am a personal trainer from Australia and to be honest, I have not come across the first 2 points/scenarios although I am sure it does happen, but can certainly offer some advice on 3 and 4.

The first thing we want to do (well hopefully most trainers do) is help our client get into shape and show them how to exercise correctly so that they can make this a part of their life forever. Any trainer that intentionally uses exercises because they are worried they might lose the client is an absolutely terrible trainer and it's people like this that give the this and any industry a bad name.

Clients choose a trainer for lots of reasons but the fundamentals of training someone should always relate to what's the best exercise for this person. I don't know how many time I have seen trainers use "personal training exercises" that are not only useless but waste the clients time trying to offer variety instead of the exercises really good trainers know and use repeatedly. That doesn't mean you can't have variety but for a trainer to continually use this method for fear of losing clients will lose them regardless.

The person who wrote this article was no doubt looking for some bites and he obviously got some. With any luck they are no longer training or if they are, have changed their approach.

Hope this is of some use to you mate.
 
Numbers 1 and 2 are just obvious; I sell access to data systems, if you were to take the first price I quote you then you're a mug. You should haggle whenever you're faced with a salesman, it's easy to knock a price down, just 4 little words 'I'll think about it'. That's the kiss of death for any sale and a new improved deal will come back at you in seconds
 
McKayla

As a personal training and gym rat, I have seen some personal trainers just stand there with a clipboard and do nothing. I have also seen some PT that are very passionate about helping their clients. Then again I have also seen personal trainers who look like they havent touched a weight since freshman year of high school. I personally think that in this job you have to do your best to look the part, and that is be in shape. It is much more motivating for someone when their PT is in shape and has lean muscle mass, it provides so much positive energy. If after reading this article you are questioning, maybe you want to try online personal training sessions.
 
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