Lack of certified trainers/resources

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BigS

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First off, I'm a complete noob when it comes to fitness/nutrition so I've actually spoke with people locally in the course of learning it and found some great books to read and get the basics down, but when it comes to resistance training, the sheer amount of opinions and "No, do it this way" I've run into is staggering.

I looked into hiring a professional trainer to help me start my way down a healthier lifestyle, but unfortunately because I live in a rural place, I don't have access to said resources.

I'll be speaking with people at the local gym but to my knowledge there are no certified people on staff and they have someone presently filling in that knows a bit about it but is not certified.

I'm just wary starting weight training and don't want to get into a routine where I can potentially hurt myself and get discouraged. I've personally take a great deal of interest into human nutrition and seriously considering taking a course at the local university now and I'm wondering if I should do the same with physical/resistance training.

Not that I don't trust people but I want to ensure my information I'm receiving and applying to use is accurate and in my best interests.

I welcome discussion on what other people in rural communities do in situations like this. I know the internet is a vast source of information but sometimes weeding through it and making sure the information you get is correct is a troublesome task.

thanks in advance for your opinions.
 
just where exactly are you from..what country?
 
I'll look into online trainers through the experiences on threads here and other sites.


I live in rural area of the Atlantic Provinces in Canada Matt182.
 
Ah very good. Might I ask how a virtual trainer perhaps overcomes the inability to demonstrate proper technique and such to ensure the client doesn't injure themselves?

I'm going to hit that virtual trainer thread I just saw a page back
 
That's a great idea. Are there any public resources you'd reccommend for proper form technique? I recently and it's helped me understand a great deal the different exercises and allows me to visualize a bit but as I learn everything but there's no better learning then doing hands on and having it corrected or watching it being properly executed.

Most people think it's completely overkill, but I like understanding why I'm doing a specific movement and if it's done correctly.
 
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BigS said:
Ah very good. Might I ask how a virtual trainer perhaps overcomes the inability to demonstrate proper technique and such to ensure the client doesn't injure themselves?

I'm going to hit that virtual trainer thread I just saw a page back
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You should be able to request visual materials from any decent trainer. Most trainers should have access to a pretty wide array of pictures and videos that could send you to help you with with some of the technique stuff. There are also plenty of online resources that could help you get started while you locate a trainer. It's always good to have a little background knowledge so you can know that you're hiring someone that knows what they are doing... I love this site: ExRx (Exercise Prescription) on the Net

It's a great resource.
 
great link illiniphase4, thanks!
 
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