Working out with a friend is better than working out alone because you can motivate each other. However, working out with a certified personal trainer is even better than working out with a friend because in addition to motivation (Great Job, You can do it), a certified personal trainer will make sure that you do your workouts properly for optimal results and minimal injury. A certified personal trainer will teach you proper form and technique which will improve your strength and posture. Granted, personal trainers, especially those who have taken the time to become certified, will most likely cost you more than friendship, but the knowledge that s/he brings to the session will undoubtedly produce better results than you and your fellow layman can.
The first criteria in choosing a personal trainer is his/her certification. The difference between working out with your neighborhood gym rat and working out with a certified personal trainer is that the education the certified personal trainer has extends beyond just exercising. They also study anatomy and nutrition. I can’t tell you how many times my body has been burning from lunges and I’ve heard “it’s supposed to….you’re working your transverse abdominus, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius/minimus, quadriceps, hamstrings and obliques.” Right. Because a certified personal trainer is familiar with the body, how it’s put together, and how it works, s/he can create “multi-joint” exercises that work multiple areas of the body simultaneously. These are a favorite of Marc Holder, Dorchester’s Premiere Personal Trainer. I guess this explains the maximum results he delivers in minimum time. Go figure.
Another reason why working with a certified personal trainer is beneficial is the customization. In addition to making your workouts more effective s/he will give you a specific plan of exercise. Every person has different levels of strength, balance and stamina. When the body is used to a particular routine, it stops growing. It will need variation to continue towards your objective, whether that is weight loss or muscle building. This is where the trainer plays a role. He will give you a personal plan that is suitable for you to reach your individual goal.
In addition to calisthenics, aerobic exercise, strength training and endurance training, a certified personal trainer should also be able to offer nutritional counseling. For example, the trainer will recommend pre and post workout snacks. Before your workout, carbohydrates should make up 75% of your meal and protein the other 25%. Meanwhile, a protein shake or meal within 2 hours of and intense workout will help your body build lean muscle. Armed with this type of knowledge, a certified personal trainer can help you supplement your time in the gym with a healthy and properly timed diet.
And finally, another reason to work with a certified personal trainer is the consistency of the workouts. The knowledge that you have made an investment should motivate you to keep your appointments and give the workouts your best effort. I would imagine that the investment alone solves the biggest problem of people who have the desire to craft a lean body but lack the discipline of regularity.
I’m sure there are as many reasons to work with a certified personal trainer as there are people who have chosen to do so. For me personally, I am motivated when someone holds me accountable. I enjoy the instruction I get when I am doing an exercise incorrectly. I also enjoy the variety of exercises that I have in my workout quiver – in the off chance that I’m out of town or working out alone. If you live in the Dorchester area, are serious about fitness, and want the most bang for your buck, reach out to Dorchester’s Premiere Personal Trainer, Marc Holder at [email protected].
The first criteria in choosing a personal trainer is his/her certification. The difference between working out with your neighborhood gym rat and working out with a certified personal trainer is that the education the certified personal trainer has extends beyond just exercising. They also study anatomy and nutrition. I can’t tell you how many times my body has been burning from lunges and I’ve heard “it’s supposed to….you’re working your transverse abdominus, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius/minimus, quadriceps, hamstrings and obliques.” Right. Because a certified personal trainer is familiar with the body, how it’s put together, and how it works, s/he can create “multi-joint” exercises that work multiple areas of the body simultaneously. These are a favorite of Marc Holder, Dorchester’s Premiere Personal Trainer. I guess this explains the maximum results he delivers in minimum time. Go figure.
Another reason why working with a certified personal trainer is beneficial is the customization. In addition to making your workouts more effective s/he will give you a specific plan of exercise. Every person has different levels of strength, balance and stamina. When the body is used to a particular routine, it stops growing. It will need variation to continue towards your objective, whether that is weight loss or muscle building. This is where the trainer plays a role. He will give you a personal plan that is suitable for you to reach your individual goal.
In addition to calisthenics, aerobic exercise, strength training and endurance training, a certified personal trainer should also be able to offer nutritional counseling. For example, the trainer will recommend pre and post workout snacks. Before your workout, carbohydrates should make up 75% of your meal and protein the other 25%. Meanwhile, a protein shake or meal within 2 hours of and intense workout will help your body build lean muscle. Armed with this type of knowledge, a certified personal trainer can help you supplement your time in the gym with a healthy and properly timed diet.
And finally, another reason to work with a certified personal trainer is the consistency of the workouts. The knowledge that you have made an investment should motivate you to keep your appointments and give the workouts your best effort. I would imagine that the investment alone solves the biggest problem of people who have the desire to craft a lean body but lack the discipline of regularity.
I’m sure there are as many reasons to work with a certified personal trainer as there are people who have chosen to do so. For me personally, I am motivated when someone holds me accountable. I enjoy the instruction I get when I am doing an exercise incorrectly. I also enjoy the variety of exercises that I have in my workout quiver – in the off chance that I’m out of town or working out alone. If you live in the Dorchester area, are serious about fitness, and want the most bang for your buck, reach out to Dorchester’s Premiere Personal Trainer, Marc Holder at [email protected].