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Morpheus99
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 Posted: 12/16/02 - 09:41 Post subject: Personal Trainers (Fitness) advice/thoughts
While most folks do their x-mas shopping (finished mine back in Oct), I spent the last 2 weeks on vacation/exile home.
The gym I go to has several listings for personal trainers, and saw two that were geared to my current fitness goals while adding some extra time in the gym on weights, without the bulk so I can still continue my running.
Looking for advice for those that have hired PT and your opinions, and both of the PT are women.
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copteacher
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 09:44 Post subject:
would consider it only for weight training
running i am on my own
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akern
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 09:55 Post subject:
I don't work well with others. 
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Morpheus99
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 11:03 Post subject:
I'm not worried about the Carido part, more the working on specific areas in my training that I did on my own in the past, but wanted a more detail specific program.
Thanks so far.......
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copteacher
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 11:11 Post subject:
i hear mindy (flarunner) is reasonable
her rates that is
she is reasonable the other way too
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purple hayes
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 11:18 Post subject:
I'm considering getting my wife some personal trainer time for Christmas. She's been doing machines at the Y since March and both the PTs and I think that it's time she moved to free weights. She's just intimidated because the free weight room is 99% guys.
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kristin31
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 13:50 Post subject:
I personally wouldn't use one in my current situation; if I were just becoming familiar with weights or an exercise program in general I would definitely use one until I became comfortable with form. etc.
I think I am much better at giving orders rather than getting them.
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Morpheus99
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 15:11 Post subject:
| kristin31 wrote: | I personally wouldn't use one in my current situation; if I were just becoming familiar with weights or an exercise program in general I would definitely use one until I became comfortable with form. etc.
I think I am much better at giving orders rather than getting them. |
You live too far, other wise I'd hire you. 
Going tonight, the one I'm leaning towards is working and see how it goes.
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 15:13 Post subject:
The only knowledge I have of PTs is what I've seen at Bally's. Usually a woman, young, in good shape (or at least Shapely), and a hunky guy in shorts and a tight shirt, squatting down to watch as the woman jumps on and off a Reebok stepper.
Dunno.
I don't think I'd care for it. I have a very short list of people I feel comfortable with touching me, and I think rather than be flattered and have a fantasy fed through this whole process I'd probably deck the guy.
As for how it works the other way around, I'm not sure. But be prepared for what looks like hands-on, up-close-and-personal, one-on-one... make sure you can deal with that before you commit yourself.
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 18:17 Post subject:
Well, I would have to say that having a personal trainer can be a wonderful thing, if you actually, really need one.
Morph, make sure the trainer you talk with, does that first; talks with you. How can someone help you reach your goals if he/she doesn't talk with you first about those goals. And don't be afraid to question her education and experience.
Most of the clients I've had worked specifically on weight training. But because of my education and experience, I've worked with people on improving their running and even swimming.
Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.
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Morpheus99
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Posted: 12/17/02 - 11:45 Post subject:
Trainer Update.
Well I went to gym Monday night and spent some time with the PT I thought would best suit me in my 2003 goals.
Bio:
5' 8
Female
Age (did not ask) guessing 33-------36
Years experience: 4
Current clients: 3
Sports related likes: Triathlete, Roller-blading, running.
Felt really good around her and told her my goals, and some of my own set backs (injuries), motavation, and inexperience in creating a true plan.
So we spent about 20 minutes making out an outline of the next three months, and the allmighty price either per week or per month.
So I gave her all this info along with hight and current weight and she will have something for me on Thurs (my platies class), and decide from there if this is the direction and if I will hire her or not.
One thing I stressed was a plan that incorporates my current cardio a way to increase it during the winter months, without hurting my running mileage if possible.
Not eating red meat and drinking helps, here and she was excited about haveing a possible client who was a little more involved instead of starting from scratch.
Oh, and for Genie.........she's divorced (she told me).
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