Getting in shape can be a challenge. However, you can make it happen! Unfortunately, many of us don’t have the right mindset or the right training program to do it all. We don’t have the best eating habits either. Losing weight and getting in shape requires dedication and a holistic approach.
With personal trainers, you will have help to motivate yourself. Studies show that the results are better in the long term when you have the help of an expert. Here are 5 reasons why a coach can help motivate you.
Personalized action plan
A common mistake is to take the plunge to get in shape. Many people are very excited, but before long they give up and go back to their old habits. They may have pushed too hard or didn’t take the time.
Personal trainers will help you create a long-term action plan. They will take into account your current fitness level and goals. You may want to lose weight or you may want to tone up. Maybe you’d like to run a marathon next year and need more conditioning and stamina.
They can also discuss with you what you like and what you don’t. Exercising should not be a punishment. A common mistake is forcing yourself to participate in workouts you don’t enjoy. However, a trainer will motivate you by encouraging you to participate in forms of exercise that you enjoy. Then you will look forward to the sessions and will not avoid them.
Personal trainers will also talk with you about your general health and eating habits. They can help you with meal planning so you give your body what it needs. Changing what you eat means you won’t go hungry but you will reduce your intake of empty calories.
Challenge you
As your fitness improves, you will be able to undertake more challenging training sessions. The goal should be to help you keep moving forward. Not only in terms of the time you spend training, but also in what you do in each session. Personal trainers can help you focus and continue to challenge yourself.
It doesn’t matter where you start, just keep going. They will encourage you to do a few more minutes of cardio or complete a few more repetitions. All of this is increasing your strength and your stamina.
show you
Exercising correctly is important. Too often, injuries occur because a person doesn’t know the correct way to do the movements for a given exercise. Personal trainers will take the time to show you proper form. Remembering to bend your knees, lift with your legs not your back, and warming up before exercising all make a difference.
They will also be there to spot you so you don’t gain too much weight at once. They will show you the correct way to use the machines and to add/remove weight. They will encourage you to be safe every step of the way.
Responsibility
When you work with personal trainers, you have more responsibility. You cannot make an excuse and not show up for a session. They will follow up with you and get you back on track. When you’re accountable to no one but yourself, it’s easier to stop exercising because no one else will know.
Encouraging
A coach is going to be very encouraging and that motivates you to continue. They will help you focus on what you have accomplished and not on how far you have to go. They will help you keep track of the small victories along the way. Each one of them will be a stepping stone on your way to reaching your ultimate fitness goals!
