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fit tips might have to try out a few trainers to get the right fit . Trainers understand that , and they won ’ t be offended if you decide to train with someone else .
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Be clear about your goals .
If you are not clear about what you want to accomplish , you are asking your trainer to help you hit a moving target . Do you want to tone up ? Work on your balance ? Lose weight ? Increase your endurance ? All of the above ? It is important that you and your trainer are on the same page about what you want to accomplish . Over time , as you make progress or life changes happen , your goals may shift . You should periodically re-assess your goals and discuss them with your trainer . As my goals have evolved during the last few years , Dina has adjusted my training to help me meet those goals .
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Show up .
Seems simple , but it ’ s not always easy . “ Show up ” as in keep your appointments . Trainers are often in demand , and a “ no show ” deprives someone else of the training slot . “ Show up ” as in come a few minutes early so you are warmed up and ready to go when it ’ s your appointment time . You paid for that time – you want to get the most out of every minute . “ Show up ” as in having your head in the game . Leave your mental “ to do ” lists at the door and for the time you are with your trainer – focus solely on the work at hand .
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Work Hard .
Whether you have a trainer or not , the reality is that getting fit requires hard work and consistency . When you work with a trainer , you need to have realistic expectations . A personal trainer can guide you and help you focus your efforts to meet your goals , but they can ’ t do the work for you . If you work with a trainer 2 hours a week , that ’ s about 1 % of your week . The decisions you make during the remaining 99 % of the week – in terms of your nutrition and your workouts — are up to you .
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Communicate .
Open communication with your trainer is important . Ask lots of questions . Your trainer is an expert – take advantage of that knowledge . Ask your trainer what you should be doing for your workouts the rest of the week . If something is going on – maybe you haven ’ t been sleeping well , or something was particularly sore after a workout – let your trainer know , so they can make adjustments to the planned workout if needed . If there is something you ’ d like to try during your workout , or something hurts , don ’ t hesitate to speak up .
And when trainers ask you questions about your diet or your activities , just be honest . They are trying to help – not judge . If it ’ s been a week when I didn ’ t get many good workouts in on my own , it helps Dina to know that so she can adjust her plans for the session . And , if I have been renewing my acquaintance with Ben and Jerry , she always seems to know anyway , so there ’ s no point in trying to con her .
Hiring Dina to help me on my fitness journey has been one of my better decisions . If you are considering working with a trainer , just do it ! It ’ s one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your health . I hope these tips help you and your trainer build a strong working relationship that will help you meet and perhaps surpass your goals .
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