Finding time to really work out (and stick to it) can be challenging. We want to lead healthier lives, we want to stick to a dedicated exercise regimen, but when you work late hours, have social obligations, the needs of your family, and a million other commitments, it’s easy to have working out fall to the bottom of the priority list. And apart from finding the time, motivating ourselves to go is another hurdle — it’s easy to just keep putting it off. Furthermore, once we’re at the gym, what do we do? Many of us might find ourselves in the same workout rut — running on the treadmill, some weight training, etc. — and get bored and stop going after a while. One on one training is a great way to solve all three of these problems and we’ll explain why below.
What Is One on One Training?
You might better know “one on one training” as having a personal trainer. Essentially, it’s working with personal trainers to find an exercise regimen that’s customized for your needs and goals. Whether you’re looking for specific results or need to exercise a specific part (or parts) of their body, this type of training is perfect for you. You’ll work with highly qualified staff and are guaranteed to see results.
What are the Advantages of One on One Training?
Personalized Fitness
One on one training takes the approach that one size does not fit all, when it comes to exercise. What works for one person might not work for another. Whether your goal is to lose weight or body fat, become more toned, or become stronger, each person’s body reacts differently.
The best personal trainers will be able to identify what exercise regimen will work best for you to get you the results you’re looking for, and coach and encourage you through the process.
Staying Accountable
Given that under 5% of adults get 30 minutes of physical activity every day and only one in three adults actually get the recommended amount of physical activity on a weekly basis, it suffices to say that we need to get our butts in gear. Having a personal trainer can keep you accountable — you’ll have weekly sessions that you need to attend, so the choice of “going” or “not going” is taken out of your hands.
Plus, you’re paying a specific amount each week or month to have the sessions (which is likely more expensive than the average gym membership), so it’s another way of keeping you accountable and going to sessions.
Time Commitment
Going to the gym also often feels like a big time commitment and we dread having to make time three or four times a week for an hour. However, the right personal training can have you in and out of the gym with good results in much less time. Slow motion exercise, for example, only requires you to be there once or twice a week for 20-30 minute sessions.
Where Can I Find One on One Training?
Most gyms offer one on one training, though there are some gyms that might just specialize on this type of training as well, if you’re looking for a more exclusive approach. If you’re already a member of a gym, see if yours offers personal training classes or sessions.
You might also ask other likeminded friends where they found their personal trainers — a personal recommendation is always helpful, especially if they’re popular and their sessions fill up quickly. You might also look online to see where local personal trainers are in your area. Online research, in any case, is always a good idea — the trainers will often have profiles on the Internet and/or reviews and testimonials from past clients that you can check out.
Make your health a priority this year. You only have one body and you want to make sure that you’re taking care of it — you’ll thank yourself both now and later in life if you do!