I got a trainer!

hotncmom · May 16th, 2006, 02:01 PM

I start tomorrow

She came and measured my body fat today (currently 24%), and tested my upper and lower body strength (above average), and flexibiltiy (average).

I signed up for 16 sessions over 8 weeks. She said she thought I could get down to 18% body fat or lower in that time. I hope she's right!

I am really excited and nervous too. I hope that I'll be able to hang with it because I know it's gonna be tough. I want to look really good at the beach this year!

DirtyPool · May 16th, 2006, 03:15 PM

i'm interested in doing that too...do you mind mentioning what a trainer goes for and how did you find one?

and good luck!!

twitchy · May 16th, 2006, 03:37 PM

Cool! Keep us posted on how it goes.

bella · May 16th, 2006, 03:44 PM

24% doesn't seem a bad starting point! Hope it goes well for you hotncmom

hotncmom · May 16th, 2006, 03:46 PM

Well, I started in the yellow pages, and just looked up the trainers that had websites. Her website was quite extensive...with lots of client pics and recommendations.

I am actually scheduled with a trainer that works for her...she was booked during the times I was available. Both of them are certified with the Nat. Academy of Sports Medicine.

So, pricing? Well, I booked 16 sessions and it was $760. That would be twice a week for 8 weeks. Enough to get me well under way, I hope. The owner was more expensive, $1080 for 16 sessions (I think), and I was willing to pay that but she wasn't available. So, basically anywhere from $45-65 an hour for a certified trainer.

There are cheaper ones at the gym but I wouldn't think they would be very knowlegable given that I saw a sign in the bathroom saying "Do you want to be a personal trainer? Now hiring!". They have NO certification and probably more sales training than fitness training. After all, they have supplements to sell. I can count my own reps, thank you very much.

Actually, at the YMCA I used to belong to, they had a free body fat testing day, and one of their "trainers" told me I was 31% body fat. Like hell! I am a relatively slender person with some problem areas I need to work. I think the deal was that they made you feel bad so you would sign up for their (additional cost) personal training.

Wonderwoman · May 17th, 2006, 06:53 PM

Good look! I always plan on exercising and getting in shape....

isla · May 22nd, 2006, 02:32 AM

i also need a trainer badly...

Barbara · May 22nd, 2006, 02:53 AM

Cool! Does she come to your place or do you meet her at the gym? My sis got a trainer to come at her place once or twice a week and says it's great!

hotncmom · May 22nd, 2006, 03:24 PM

She will come to my place twice a week. We haven't worked out yet. She came last week to discuss goals, diet, and measure everything for my progress chart. Our first workout is Wednesday! I hope I'll be OK by then...I wrenched my back yesterday and am currently taking muscle relaxants to help.