So I have been weightlifting for about a year now, and I'm just getting frustrated. None of my gains are coming, my lifts won't go up, and I don't know why. I think this is largely because I'm doing it on my own and the lack of balance in my program. So I sought after a personal trainer (with bodybuilding competition experience) for help. I know the basics of weightlifting, but I was just going to stick with working with him for about 12 weeks. I want to get the basics under my belt, but because I'm a student finances are an obligation. I can't pay 200 a month forever. I just want to get on a good program, learn what I need to continue, and go on. Is this wrong? I know trainers are trying to make a living like the rest of us, but I don't think I need long term assistance. I am not trying to lose weight, just build muscle and improve my weight.lifting skills. How can I approach the trainer about this?
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02-20-2012, 06:15 PM #1Registered User
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Is this considered "rude" if I'm hiring a personal trainer?
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02-20-2012, 06:38 PM #2husband, father, trainer
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Same as with any service, you just say what you need, and they provide it.
You might stop after a bit, or you might keep going. We've all had people say they'd go forever, and disappear after a few months; and we've all had people say they'd go for a few months and stay for years.
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02-20-2012, 06:47 PM #3O_o \m/
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Definitely not wrong. Especially if you tell him upfront.
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02-20-2012, 06:54 PM #4Registered User
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Simple, tell the trainer you want to do a 12 week program.
Unless the trainer is a piece of **** I can't possibly see them having an issue with that.
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02-20-2012, 06:58 PM #5Registered User
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"An effective personal trainer trains the client to eventually not need the trainer anymore." that being said, we do need to make a living. no, its not rude at all. im sure he/she will appreciate some of your money, more than none of it.
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02-21-2012, 05:39 AM #6Registered User
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I agree with Kyle, just tell him/her what you want. Tell the trainer you'll periodically check back every few months for a new program also when you adapt to the current program.
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02-21-2012, 07:09 AM #7Registered User
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I'm also in agreement with everyone. Honesty makes life a lot easier.
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02-21-2012, 07:21 AM #8Registered User
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Not wrong at all. It should be approached this way anyways.
Why would anyone need a PT for years? The money comes from you telling your friends of the skills you acquired and then the Pt gets a few more $200/month clients and repeat.
It's like putting 2 bunnies in a cage together. If you have a good bunny that know's his bunny **** and a good bunny that is willing to work hard you should get a good amount of jacked bunny babies.
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02-21-2012, 08:21 AM #9Registered User
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Jacked bunny babies... im gonna use that if you dont mind.
I have clients that come in all the time and ask for a short term thing; its the same as if they are moving or have a job that requires them to be gone a lot. If the trainer is a decent human being they will understand and give you the most for your money. Just listen carefuly to what they are trying to explaine and work hard while you are there and you will be just fine.You better enjoy the ride, because its a long road.
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02-21-2012, 04:49 PM #10Registered User
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They are there to help you meet your goals, so what you are asking is fine. Tell them upfront and if the have an attitude, try another trainer who will help you. It's ok to change trainers!
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02-21-2012, 06:48 PM #11Registered User
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A good trainer will totally understand anything as long as you tell him upfront.
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02-21-2012, 07:10 PM #12R[̲̅ə̲̅٨̲̅٥̲̅٦̲̅]ution
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Why would that be rude? I have clients that only see me once every couple months for program design and evaluation.
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03-24-2012, 04:43 PM #13Registered User
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Lessons in how to not appear credible.Originally Posted by kevans023
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03-24-2012, 05:09 PM #14Registered User
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Right. I just took that test without looking at anything and passed with 85% in ten minutes. Pretty easy to get a cert through them! True or false questions are a great way to determine a person's knowledge.Originally Posted by kevans023
Sites like that one are the reason why 90% of the "certified trainers" in our industry have no business programming exercise for anyone.
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