Why Hire a Trainer?

Deciding whether or not you should hire a personal trainer or nutrition coach can be tough.  Sometimes the first service that a trainer or coach will provide is just helping you find the motivation to get started.  After you’ve had a session or two and been given a program, you might be just fine on your own.  If you continue to progress, then follow up sessions can be helpful to make sure the effort you’re putting in is providing results.  I can’t stress this enough; trainers and coaches provide services, and that service comes in many shapes and sizes depending on the client.

Experience and Knowledge

There are thousands of exercises, foods, supplements, and methods that can be used to reach your fitness goals.  Just like any other industry, experience and knowledge matter.  Trainers and nutritionists have spent hours learning in the gym and reading labels, so you don’t have to.

Accountability

When the session is over, the coaching doesn’t stop.  Knowing that there is someone invested in your success and expecting you to continue progressing towards your goals between sessions can be all the motivation you need.  Simple check-ins can also go a long way to making sure your goals stay in the front of your mind.

Efficiency

Training sessions are roughly 60% more efficient when working with a trainer, and over 85% of clients show an improvement in nutrition behavior when using a coach.  It’s more than just being given a program.  Observing key indicators, managing pace, measuring progress, and keeping you focused on your goals are benefits of trainers and coaches.  All that’s left for you to do is execute.

Without a doubt, you can accomplish your fitness and nutrition goals without a personal trainer or nutrition coach.  However, just like any other task, having the right experience and tools can make hitting your goals less stressful and more manageable.  At the end of the day, that is the service trainers and coaches provide.  They can’t do the work for you, they can just give you the direction to get where you want to go.