I never had a trainer except 1 time when I had a fitness assessment done and I took 2 courses in weight training in College but in the first course the teacher only taught us how to use the machines the first class and told us the we need a spotter for free weights and didn't teach us free weights. I got alot of my knowlege for training and diet from this website. I've looked at magazines and read on how to do exercises. I'm making gains in muscle and strength. I already have a program that I set up myself and know what exercises do what. The only reason I was considering one is because I want one to watch my form and tell me if it looks good and maybe as a spotter but the problems are the high price and I don't want him to choose what exercises I have to do and I don't want to do everything on machines.
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Thread: Should I get a trainer?
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04-02-2005, 03:45 PM #1
Should I get a trainer?
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04-02-2005, 03:48 PM #2
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04-02-2005, 03:50 PM #3Originally Posted by MuscleGainer
A good and HONEST book is The Bodysculpting Bible by Hugo Rivera."The only way out of hell, is through it. "
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04-02-2005, 07:41 PM #4
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Yes, if you can afford it and can find the right kind (ISSA educated and certified) then you'll have a better chance of making it a worthwhile decision. Beware of getting ripped off. No respectable program should cost you more than $100-200, diet plan not included (which might be $100 or so.) DO NOT go in for the guy charging hourly so he can stand beside you while you train. lol.
I have a trainer, a good friend of mine, very reputable. My plan cost $100 CDN. Worth every damn penny. BUT . . . I came in with alot of knowledge. I gave him my list of exercises. He asked me to provide my age, weight, goals, full medical profile (had to get a full physical.) I told him I'd take care of the diet myself. Based on what I gave him, he took about a week and a half to perform the required research, and under his company name he provided me with a solid plan. I had to sign a legal waiver, and I was off to the races. That's it. If I need anything more, I go see him. I see him often, since I get my supplements from him. One of the finest people I know. Sure as hell beats trial-and-error crap that might have you doing it wrong for months (if not years.)
I got lucky. Alot of people just get screwed. So, tread carefully.
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04-02-2005, 07:48 PM #5
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04-02-2005, 10:31 PM #6
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04-03-2005, 04:14 AM #7Originally Posted by $AJ
I got a trainer for my first 5 months of working out because I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. My trainer was very well qualified and knew what he was doing, which sadly is a rare thing these days.
But in your case, the only reason you really want one is for form.. do you go to a public gym? I'm sure there's plenty of other people there that can help you with form for free. Just ask them!Last edited by Davtown; 04-03-2005 at 04:35 AM.
cant wait 2 c ur big ugly ass
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04-03-2005, 04:34 AM #8
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