Personal Trainers

Anyone care to give me a rough idea what it costs for time with a trainer?
(I realize the price varies from city to city, but just give me some
idea...) I'm thinking of doing the weights and want to get a good program in
place, learn how to lift correctly, etc.

I'm wondering how much I can even do to start with. I have virtually zero
upper body strength, though my legs aren't too bad from walking.

Cat

"Cat" wrote in message link.net...
Anyone care to give me a rough idea what it costs for time with a trainer?
(I realize the price varies from city to city, but just give me some
idea...) I'm thinking of doing the weights and want to get a good program in
place, learn how to lift correctly, etc.

I'm wondering how much I can even do to start with. I have virtually zero
upper body strength, though my legs aren't too bad from walking.

Cat

Around here, personal trainers cost from around $40 to $80 per hour.
You might want to just purchase a few sessions with one -- enough to
get you started using the equipment and to develop a program for you.
Look for one who has worked with clients with similar goals and
starting condition to yourself, and -- most important -- someone with
whom you feel a good personal chemistry (i.e., you like interacting
with them and feel comfortable discussing your situation).

And don't worry, you'll be able to do it :-). Everyone can start with
something. If you can carry a bag of groceries or a baby, you have
plenty of upper body strength to get started. And you'll make gains
fast.

Chris

"Cat" wrote in message
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Anyone care to give me a rough idea what it costs for time with a trainer?
(I realize the price varies from city to city, but just give me some
idea...) I'm thinking of doing the weights and want to get a good program
in
place, learn how to lift correctly, etc.

I'm wondering how much I can even do to start with. I have virtually zero
upper body strength, though my legs aren't too bad from walking.

Cat


My DH paid $120 for 4 session with a personal trainer at Gold's Gym here in
Lubbock. It was at the gym and focused more on how to use the equipment
there and form a workout program based on them. He didn't teach him any
exercises to do with weights at home. You might check with the
exercise/sports physiology (or whatever its called) of your local university
to see if they have students who free-lance as personal trainers. I think
some students at Texas Tech do that. Do a google search for "personal
trainers" and you'll probably find a site that will telll you how to find
one and what credentials they should have.

You might consider a work out DVD or tape. Tony Little (despite his pushing
the crappy gazelle thingy) has good weight work out tapes and discs. I just
bought his "Body Express" DVD. I also like the Firefighter's Workout DVD
by Michael Stefano and he has a book also. It's geared so you don't have to
be a man or a strong person to start out. I like variety in my workouts. I
just have to clear the space and time to actually do them!

The website www.rxex.net has little video clips and detailed how-tos of
weight exercises. But the standard reference site is Mistress Krista's
site.

http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html


Tonia

"Cat" wrote in message
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Anyone care to give me a rough idea what it costs for time with a trainer?
(I realize the price varies from city to city, but just give me some
idea...) I'm thinking of doing the weights and want to get a good program
in
place, learn how to lift correctly, etc.

I bought a few personal training sessions at my gym (Lifetime Fitness) in
suburban Detroit. The trainer was $65 an hour.

LW

"LW" wrote in message .com...

I bought a few personal training sessions at my gym (Lifetime Fitness) in
suburban Detroit. The trainer was $65 an hour.

Hi LW,

I belong to Lifetime Fitness in Fairfax, Virginia -- love it! You're
the first person I've seen on asd who also belongs.

Chris

I've been going to the gym for several years, but never got a personal
trainer until the beginning of this year. I'm so glad I did: I
learned a lot of new exercises and workout styles, and how bad my form
on freeweights used to be. He really freshened up my workouts. It
costed 300 for 10 sessions at first, but now we have a little "under
the table" arrangement that keeps the price down by not involving
Uncle Sam. A couple of pieces of advice:

-Ask about your trainers certifications: look for a degree in sports
medicine, exercise physiology, etc, or a certification from American
College of Sports Medicine. (There are a few other respectable
organizations, but I forget their names off the top of my head)

-Don't pay someone 30+ dollars an hour to watch you use the treadmill.
Make sure it is all focused on lifting

-Break up the sessions: work with a trainer once every week or every
two weeks, work on your own between sessions, then come back with
questions and let him/her know what is or isn't working

good luck
AL



"Cat" wrote in message link.net...
Anyone care to give me a rough idea what it costs for time with a trainer?
(I realize the price varies from city to city, but just give me some
idea...) I'm thinking of doing the weights and want to get a good program in
place, learn how to lift correctly, etc.

I'm wondering how much I can even do to start with. I have virtually zero
upper body strength, though my legs aren't too bad from walking.

Cat

"AL DiSanto" wrote in message
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I've been going to the gym for several years, but never got a personal
trainer until the beginning of this year. I'm so glad I did: I
learned a lot of new exercises and workout styles, and how bad my form
on freeweights used to be. He really freshened up my workouts. It
costed 300 for 10 sessions at first, but now we have a little "under
the table" arrangement that keeps the price down by not involving
Uncle Sam. A couple of pieces of advice:

-Ask about your trainers certifications: look for a degree in sports
medicine, exercise physiology, etc, or a certification from American
College of Sports Medicine. (There are a few other respectable
organizations, but I forget their names off the top of my head)

-Don't pay someone 30+ dollars an hour to watch you use the treadmill.
Make sure it is all focused on lifting

I agree - dont' do with your trainer anything you know you can do on your
own, with good form, like ab work or some back work. that way you can cram
more meaningful work into your trainer session by doing your basic work on
your own. Just make sure you don't skimp on it! When I first started using
a trainer, I asked her for work I could do after our sessions as well as a
program to do on my off days from her. That way I still had some structure
when on my own in the gym that fit in with what we were doing together.
Elise.

-Break up the sessions: work with a trainer once every week or every
two weeks, work on your own between sessions, then come back with
questions and let him/her know what is or isn't working

good luck
AL



"Cat" wrote in message
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Anyone care to give me a rough idea what it costs for time with a
trainer?
(I realize the price varies from city to city, but just give me some
idea...) I'm thinking of doing the weights and want to get a good
program in
place, learn how to lift correctly, etc.

I'm wondering how much I can even do to start with. I have virtually
zero
upper body strength, though my legs aren't too bad from walking.

Cat

Thanks for the encouragement, Chris!

Cat

"Chris Braun" wrote in message
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"Cat" wrote in message
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Anyone care to give me a rough idea what it costs for time with a
trainer?
(I realize the price varies from city to city, but just give me some
idea...) I'm thinking of doing the weights and want to get a good
program in
place, learn how to lift correctly, etc.

I'm wondering how much I can even do to start with. I have virtually
zero
upper body strength, though my legs aren't too bad from walking.

Cat

Around here, personal trainers cost from around $40 to $80 per hour.
You might want to just purchase a few sessions with one -- enough to
get you started using the equipment and to develop a program for you.
Look for one who has worked with clients with similar goals and
starting condition to yourself, and -- most important -- someone with
whom you feel a good personal chemistry (i.e., you like interacting
with them and feel comfortable discussing your situation).

And don't worry, you'll be able to do it :-). Everyone can start with
something. If you can carry a bag of groceries or a baby, you have
plenty of upper body strength to get started. And you'll make gains
fast.

Chris

Thanks, Tonia. Lots of good ideas here.

Cat

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"Cat" wrote in message
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Anyone care to give me a rough idea what it costs for time with a
trainer?
(I realize the price varies from city to city, but just give me some
idea...) I'm thinking of doing the weights and want to get a good
program
in
place, learn how to lift correctly, etc.

I'm wondering how much I can even do to start with. I have virtually
zero
upper body strength, though my legs aren't too bad from walking.

Cat


My DH paid $120 for 4 session with a personal trainer at Gold's Gym here
in
Lubbock. It was at the gym and focused more on how to use the equipment
there and form a workout program based on them. He didn't teach him any
exercises to do with weights at home. You might check with the
exercise/sports physiology (or whatever its called) of your local
university
to see if they have students who free-lance as personal trainers. I think
some students at Texas Tech do that. Do a google search for "personal
trainers" and you'll probably find a site that will telll you how to find
one and what credentials they should have.

You might consider a work out DVD or tape. Tony Little (despite his
pushing
the crappy gazelle thingy) has good weight work out tapes and discs. I
just
bought his "Body Express" DVD. I also like the Firefighter's Workout DVD
by Michael Stefano and he has a book also. It's geared so you don't have
to
be a man or a strong person to start out. I like variety in my workouts.
I
just have to clear the space and time to actually do them!

The website www.rxex.net has little video clips and detailed how-tos of
weight exercises. But the standard reference site is Mistress Krista's
site.

http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html


Tonia

Thanks for the input. I'm thinking it will be cheaper here (Idaho). Hope so,
anyway.

Cat

"LW" wrote in message
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"Cat" wrote in message
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Anyone care to give me a rough idea what it costs for time with a
trainer?
(I realize the price varies from city to city, but just give me some
idea...) I'm thinking of doing the weights and want to get a good
program
in
place, learn how to lift correctly, etc.

I bought a few personal training sessions at my gym (Lifetime Fitness) in
suburban Detroit. The trainer was $65 an hour.

LW