When considering personal training and selecting a trainer, new and potential clients may have some concerns.  Here’s the most common concerns I hear from clients, and my response to them.

“I won’t be able to cope with the session as I’m unfit”

That issue is the reason you should ask a professional to help you.  A trainer will assess your fitness and give you exercises to your ability and your individual goals.  The sessions should be tailored to your body and your lifestyle.  It means taking things slowly and increasing your fitness gradually.  I will guide you in the correct technique, to get maximum benefit from exercises and protect you from injury.

“A one hour session is too long and I won’t be able to exercise for that long.”

Ready4Living’s one hour sessions are tailored for each client and consist of:  warm-up (5 mins); exercise program (45-50min); and hands-on stretches (5 mins).  At the start you may need to have longer rest between exercises, and as your fitness improves the program changes.  During the session we can discuss any issues relating to your health and fitness goals. I believe in making the exercise experience a positive one.  I will encourage and push you, but I will not yell at you.

“I’ll just lose some weight first, and then start training sessions.”

If you need to lose weight, you should do that in conjunction with an exercise routine. It is easier to stick to a goal if you have someone helping you and keeping you accountable.  So it’s really a matter of just starting as soon as possible.

“I don’t want to bulk up”

This is a common concern for women.  This is not going to happen.  Women do not have enough testosterone in their bodies to bulk up.  It is testosterone that aids in muscle building. Resistance training for women helps increase lean muscle mass, improve bone density (which helps reduce osteoporosis risk) and improve cardiovascular health.  It also helps with insulin control, promotes fat loss and increases strength.  Feeling fit and strong as a woman is a great feeling.   Resistance training with weights is essential to achieve this.

Tips for selecting a personal trainer: 

  • your trainer should be qualified (Certificate III and IV in Fitness)
  • should be registered with Fitness Australia
  • have insurance
  • have Senior First Aid and CPR qualifications
  • pick a trainer that can relate to you and be a good fit for your goals.
  • get in touch and ask questions.That way your exercise experience will be a good one.

If you’d like more information about Ready4Living and my sessions, please contact me to discuss with no obligation

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