The Truth About Private Training & Weight Loss

Ever get stuck listening to two people discussing their private trainers and their workouts?  It can be frustrating no doubt, to feel like you can't afford a trainer, don't have the time to train or maybe are just not sure how to pick a trainer for your needs.

For the record, not every trainer works in 1-hour increments.  In fact, 30-minute sessions are getting more and more popular when coupled with self-motivated clients who will stick around after the session to do their own cardio (nobody needs to pay a trainer to watch them walk uphill on a treadmill).

Here are a few Myths and Truths about Private Training. Hope this give you some motivation!

MYTH:   Working out with a private trainer is the best way for me to get in shape.

TRUTH:  The best way for you to get in shape is to stop eating foods that are high in sugar, artificial ingredients, empty calories and that are processed foods.  Having a trainer will help you because your trainer will (hopefully) inform you of better food choices to compliment your workouts.   The best ways to get in shape is to MOVE YOUR BODY and reduce your calories to a healthy level of calories that are rich in fiber, nutrients and proteins.

MYTH:   Working out with a private trainer is motivating.

TRUTH:  While this can be true, studies have shown that people who workout with friends actually are more motivated to show up for their workouts and train harder because of the “friendly” competition.

MYTH:  In order to lose weight, I have to do a LOT of cardio

TRUTH:  Cardiovascular exercise is a great way to burn calories when done properly, this is true. However it doesn’t matter how much cardio you do if you’re going to go home and have a pint of Hagen Daaz ice cream after dinner.    What many people don’t know is that the first 20 minutes of ANY exercise burns off glycogen (sugar).  So getting to the gym and doing cardio first is not most efficient way to burn fat.  Do your weight training first (which only uses glycogen as a primary energy source) and end with cardio.  By that time, your body will be able to use fat as its primary energy source and you will make the most of your efforts on the treadmill or elliptical.  Also, watching TV or playing on your Kindle will not be an effective calorie burn.  You need to push yourself out of your comfort level in order to get your heart rate into a fat burning zone.  So answering e-mails while on the bike might seem like a good way to multi-task, it simply is not going to get you to your goal anytime soon.

MYTH:  Working out with a private trainer is expensive!

TRUTH:  Not all private training is expensive.  Yes, an in home trainer can be a luxury and expensive and I don’t recommend it unless the paparazzi is following you or you are housebound for some reason.  But if that’s not the case, I recommend you get a couple friends who have similar goals and instead of meeting for lunch, meet at the gym for a fun training session.  It’s much more cost effective and in the end your results will likely be better because you’ve stuck with it longer, had accountability buddies and found it an enjoyable way to bond with your friends. 

AND NOW...  THE SHOCKING TRUTH...

I offer semi-private training (up to 3 people) on the following days & times:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

8:00am

9:00am

10:00am

For adults over 18

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And

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

3:30pm

4:30pm

5:30pm

For  13-18 Year olds

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If you would like to schedule yourself to attend any of these time spots, please visit my on-line scheduling site:  lmaltz923.appointy.com and start training with me as soon as tomorrow!

P.S.  Today only 1 person showed up for the 9:00am class.  That means she got a “private” session with me for only $30.  My normal hourly, in-gym, private training rate is $100!  You can’t get a better deal even  on Groupon!