What can a personal trainer do for me?
Working with a certified FOF personal trainer can benefit you in various ways, including:
Knowledge: A certified and educated personal trainer will give you access to the most accurate and up to date information in the field of fitness and personal training.
Safety: While exercising there are an infinite number of ways in which you can hurt yourself. By choosing to have a personal trainer on hand you will: 1) greatly reduce or even eliminate your risk of injury, 2) be sure that you are learning the proper technique for and execution of each exercise, and 3) ensure that the equipment you use is properly adjusted to suit you.
Individual Attention: By hiring a good personal trainer who takes the time to carefully assess your needs, and what you want to achieve, you will receive a training program that is specifically designed to meet your goals and capabilities.
Variety: An experienced trainer will be able to demonstrate and teach you a wide variety of exercises, equipment, and training methods over time. By adding new exercises to your training program on a regular basis, both boredom and discouraging plateaus in progress are avoided.
Motivation: If you are like most people, you know it is hard to give your all when you work out on your own. A skillful personal trainer will know when to push you and when to back off, so that you get the most out of your exercise time.
Accountability: For those of you who relate to the comments about motivation above, you know that many people will not go to the gym or workout unless someone is standing over them. Knowing you have a scheduled appointment you paid for with a trainer is bound to get you moving.
Will lifestyle coaching be beneficial for me?
You can benefit from lifestyle coaching, if you wish to:
- Set clear fitness goals and make maintaining your health a priority.
- Find a solution to permanent weight management.
- Develop a support network of caring people.
- Improve time management, reduce stress and eliminate procrastination.
- Develop consistent and internal motivation to maintain an exercise inclusive lifestyle.
- Shift your perspective or attitude and increase your confidence.
- Understand the basis for your current habits, while taking steps to create positive new ones.
- Hold yourself accountable for attaining your desired lifestyle.
- Enjoy a more satisfying personal and/or professional life.
- Create a balanced, harmonious life.
How long is each personal training session?
Generally, personal training sessions run for 60 minutes. You are expected to be dressed to work out and ready to go when your FOF trainer arrives for your appointment. The hour you spend with your personal trainer will include a brief warm up (which may include stretching), a training session that is specifically designed for your goals and needs, and will close with a cool down and stretching.
Can I get a good workout in my home or office even if I don't have any exercise equipment?
It is not necessary to have a home gym to benefit from residential personal training. Let a FOF personal trainer show you how your own body weight, stairs, chairs, walls and other common items in your home can result in an tough and effective workout!
How often will I speak with my lifestyle coach and how long are the calls?
For most clients each lifestyle coaching session lasts 30 minutes and the sessions occur on a weekly basis at a mutually convenient time. However, based on your schedule and other commitments, the duration and frequency of sessions can be tailored to suit your needs.
I'm an experienced/advanced exerciser, how can personal training help me?
An FOF personal trainer and lifestyle coach can help you even if you are a seasoned athlete/exercise participant by:
- Providing you with a new training program designed just for you every few weeks, which prevents boredom from setting in when you are working out.
- Motivating and guiding you through and past discouraging plateaus in your progress.
- Offering you professional advice on ways to accelerate gains in physical strength, flexibility, cardiovascular health and much more.
- Assisting you in preparing for sporting events or performances.
What should I expect if I hire a FOF personal trainer and/or lifestyle coach?
Upon hiring a FOF personal trainer and/or lifestyle coach in addition to a highly professional and client-centered training and/or lifestyle coaching experience, you can expect to have fun, achieve your goals, and eventually REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL!