{"id":10661,"date":"2019-07-26T08:05:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T08:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=10661"},"modified":"2022-10-19T15:40:35","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T13:40:35","slug":"how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-personal-training-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-personal-training-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get the most out of your personal training routine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hiring a personal trainer<\/a> can be a fantastic way to get in shape as they will have designed a programme that’s tailor-made for you. If you’re paying your hard-earned money for personal training sessions, you deserve to get great results. Whether or not you get these results depends on you. Here are five tips on how you can get the most out of your sessions with your personal trainer.<\/p>\n

Personal training routine best practices<\/h2>\n

Be upfront with what you want to achieve<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Set up a meeting with your personal trainer before you start training with them. This is to make sure that you avoid wasting time during the sessions.<\/p>\n

During this time, you need to tell your personal trainer precisely what you would like to achieve in addition to what you can handle. They can then help you to set short-term, mid-term and long-term goals<\/a>. This is so you can be sure you’re moving in the right direction during every single session. It also helps your personal trainer to prepare and come up with the exercise plan that best suits you.<\/p>\n

Keep to time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Personal trainers are usually booked each day solidly. More often than not, they have appointments every hour on the hour. Unfortunately, if you’re late for your appointment, this reduces the time that you have to work out.<\/p>\n

If but show up 10 minutes late, but you’ve paid for an hour of personal training, you will only get 50 minutes of the trainer’s time. This is because they have other people waiting for their sessions. It’s even a much better idea to arrive early. This is so that you get started as soon as your personal trainer arrives.<\/p>\n

Warm up before your personal trainer arrives<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Warm up before beginning your session once your trainer has given you tips on how to do this effectively. This is because if you’re adequately warmed up, there will be extra time for your trainer to focus on more challenging or exercises.<\/p>\n

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Tell your trainer if you can’t do something<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sometimes, you may need a more focused workout. A friendly WhatsApp, a couple of days before the session to let your trainer know you have hurt your back, is very useful. In this way, they can adapt your regimen to one that is ideal for your needs. They won’t have to come up with a new routine<\/a> on the spot.<\/p>\n

Value your personal trainer’s knowledge<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you’ve hired a personal trainer, this is because you know that they are professional. You’d have done your homework on them and – as they have a recognised qualification from an accredited institution – you’d have jumped at the opportunity to train with them.<\/p>\n

If you would like to try out specific exercises, tell your personal trainer. However, if they don’t feel that this particular workout will suit you, respect their professional opinion. Keep in mind that they are aware of your fitness goals and they are working to help you get there them. A bad attitude and backchat from you are not only unnecessary but may result in you losing a great personal trainer.<\/p>\n

Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/h2>\n

Want to learn more about the art and science of becoming a personal trainer? Trifocus Fitness Academy’s Personal Training Diploma<\/a> is the best of the best when it comes to personal training qualifications! For more information, please follow this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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