You wake up one morning and find yourself trying different clothes before heading to work. You grab one of your favorite shirts or tops. And the reality hits you! It’s too tight and doesn’t fit.

Has this ever happened to you?
Insecurities often arise when we realize our clothes no longer fit. Or maybe you find it hard to get yourself to the gym to workout. Something always seems to get in the way.  Hiring a personal trainer can be the solution to these problems. What are the benefits of hiring a personal trainer, and why should you consider doing so? In this article, you’ll find a few reasons why getting a personal trainer is a good idea. And you’ll discover why it might be the best decision you’ll ever make for your health.

Why You Should Work With A Personal Trainer

The Best In The World Rely On Their Coaches

You don’t have to do it on your own. The best in the world surround themselves with expert team members, and coaches, who better their life. 

Michael Jordan had a close relationship with his coach Phil Jackson, who helped him lead the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships. Simone Biles, a five-time Olympic medalist in gymnastics, worked with several coaches throughout her career, including Aimee Boorman, who coached her from a young age and helped her become a world champion. Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter who holds the world record in the 100m and 200m dashes, has worked closely with his coach Glen Mills, who helped him develop his speed and technique. The pros train with trainers!

Customized Training Programs
You can go and download a free workout plan online in 2 seconds. But the problem is that it may not be designed for you. It might be for a 225-pound male who’s on performance-enhancing drugs, which means he can recover a lot quicker than most people, and who’s training for a bodybuilding competition.

One of the best reasons you should work with a personal trainer is to have a custom-designed workout just for you! A personal trainer will take into account your goals, fitness level, and any injuries or health concerns you may have to create a customized training program for you. This program will be tailored to your specific needs and will help you achieve your goals safely and effectively. A personal trainer can also adjust your program as your fitness level improves, ensuring that you continue to make progress.

For Example:

Imagine that you’re working with a trainer and they tell you to do burpees. A burpee is when you drop down to the floor, do a pushup and jump back up to your feet with a hop. Now, let’s say when you do those burpees you get lightheaded after one or two. 
If you were just following a generic plan you may not know what else to substitute. But when working with a personal trainer you can ask them to not include those at this time because you get lightheaded. 

Removing Obstacles
Something that most people don’t think about when going through their fitness journey is what plateaus and obstacles might come up. And of course, they can never know or predict what those are because they haven’t been through it. 

This is where having a personal trainer helps you work through those obstacles and proactively do things to stop those obstacles from happening in the first place. 

Obstacle: Too Much Too Quickly
There’s something called the yo-yo dieting effect. Essentially, the person goes on a diet and is successful for about 2 weeks. The diet requires them to drop all carbs, alcohol, sugar, and processed foods, and to do a “cleanse.”  But what happens after about 2 weeks of that Complete failure! The person might have lost 5 pounds but then they go right back to how they ate before.

What was the problem? The problem was they did too much too quickly. There was no runway built in. No on-ramp. It was all highway. You need to onboard yourself slowly and steadily to see long-term progress. Having a personal trainer guide you along the way will ensure you don’t burn out after 2 weeks. 

Accountability

Another huge benefit of working with a personal trainer is the accountability factor. When you have a scheduled appointment with a trainer, you’re more likely to show up and put in the effort. Especially if you’re going to get charged for that session, then money’s on the line too. A trainer can help you stay on track and push you to your limits, ensuring that you get the most out of your workout. Also, just having someone to “report to” about your fitness and nutrition itself is helpful. You’ll find you’re on your best behavior. 

Proper Form and Technique
One of the biggest mistakes people make when they’re working out is not using the proper form and technique. This can lead to injuries but most commonly it’ll slow progress. You must have good form when exercising so that you don’t create muscle imbalances. A muscle imbalance is when you have weak muscles on one side of a joint capsule and too tight muscles on the other side.

Form Breakdown: Upper-Crossed Syndrome
An example is when someone has tight chest muscles but weak back and neck muscles. They start to have poor posture, their shoulders roll forward, their head protrudes forward and their back hunches over. This creates neck and back pain. By doing the correct form, and strengthening certain muscles, on each exercise you prevent this from happening and can even reverse it if you have it going on now. 

Injury Prevention

Injuries can happen when you’re working out, especially if you’re not using the proper form and technique. A personal trainer can help you prevent injuries by teaching you how to use proper form and technique, and by providing you with modifications if you have an injury or health concern.  They can also help you recover from an injury by providing you with exercises that will help strengthen the affected area.

Example: Injured Femur Bone
Let’s say a hockey player is great at his sport. But in the last game, he ran into the boards at a bad angle and broke his femur bone. He’ll then have to go through surgery, recovery and physical therapy before he can even think about exercising.  By the time he’s done with that, it’ll be months. He will then have to workout in a way that doesn’t get him injured. This is where having a personal trainer is helpful because the trainer can give him exercises that strengthen his legs with minimal injury risk.

Motivation
Working out can be challenging, especially when you’re just starting. A personal trainer can provide you with the motivation you need to stick to your program and achieve your goals. They can help you stay positive and focused, even when the going gets tough.

Nutrition Advice
Fitness isn’t just about working out; it’s also about proper nutrition. Nutrition is especially important when trying to lose fat or build muscle. A personal trainer can provide you with nutrition advice, helping you make the right choices when it comes to what you eat and drink. They can also help you create a meal plan that will support your fitness goals and ensure that you’re getting the nutrients your body needs.

Nutrition Example: Breakfast
Cereal companies market their breakfast cereal as “heart healthy” to the public. Yet those same cereals are loaded with sugars, processed ingredients and unhealthy oils (like canola oil). An unsuspecting person may eat them thinking they’re being healthy, which is why it’s important to discuss what you’re eating with a personal trainer. An expert certified personal trainer who has a nutrition certification can guide you in a better direction and help you plan a more nutritious breakfast – something like eggs and fruit. 

Goal Setting
A personal trainer can help you set realistic and achievable goals, whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, or improve your overall fitness. They can help you create a plan to achieve your goals and can provide you with the support and guidance you need to succeed.

So you don’t go too hard too fast and burn out. And so you have the right strategy for what you want to achieve, without guessing. 

Goals: Proper Weight Loss Timeline
Sometimes people expect to lose 20 pounds in a month because they saw their favorite celebrity do it. But a more realistic goal is 1 to 2 pounds lost weekly (4 to 8 pounds down a month). That’s a sustainable weight loss goal that most people should strive for. A personal trainer will help set this customized goal for your desired outcomes. 

Saving Time
When you work with a personal trainer, you can save time. A trainer can create a workout program that’s efficient and effective, helping you get the most out of your workout in a shorter amount of time. They can also help you make the most of your time by providing you with workouts you can do at home or when you’re traveling.

If you’re trying to do it on your own it can take longer than if you had a personal trainer coaching you through it. You’re paying for faster results because you don’t have to figure out every step on your own.

Support
Working out can be challenging, but when you work with a personal trainer, you have someone in your corner who’s there to support you. A trainer can provide you with the emotional support you need to stay positive and focused, even when the going gets tough.

Results
When you work with a personal trainer, you’re more likely to see results. Because they’ll be able to push you to higher levels that maybe would’ve taken you longer on your own.  In conclusion, working with a personal trainer can provide you with numerous benefits, including customized workouts, accountability, expert guidance, efficiency, personalized nutrition advice, and support and motivation. If you’re serious about reaching your fitness goals and making lasting changes to your health and well-being, investing in a personal trainer might be the best decision you’ll ever make.