10 Things Your Personal Trainer Is Thinking About You

I Wish You Would Listen to Me

Personal trainers take great pride in their knowledge of the human body and how to sculpt it, and they want you to listen to their suggestions. One of the advantages of working with a trainer is the one-on-one interaction.

I Wish You Would Listen to Me

Your trainer observes you, sets goals, creates plans, and monitors your progress. If you are willing to pay for their services, you should be willing to trust their expertise.

I Wish You Would Talk to Me

You pay your trainer good money to guide you through an exercise routine and keep you accountable for your fitness goals. However, they cannot help you reach goals if they do not know your goals.

I Wish You Would Talk to Me

Talk to your trainer about how you want to change your body and your fitness level. A good trainer will help you determine reasonable goals and develop a plan for you to reach them.

You Can Do More

Your trainer is well aware of your physical abilities and limitations. He or she knows when you are working to your full potential or just going through the motions. Although exercise should not hurt, you have to challenge your body to see results. Try the extra reps or weight. You can always reduce it if it is truly too much.

Stop Wasting Your Time and Money

You are paying for your sessions, and it is a waste of money to show up late, refuse to follow your meal plan, or wimp out on your exercises. If you are not actively training, you will not see changes in your fitness level. Trainers know that your success is their success, and their reputations suffer when you do not make progress toward your goals.

You Are Cheating

Your diet plays a significant role in your ability to lose weight and build muscle. If you are not losing weight, you are either not exercising or you are consuming more calories than you want to admit.

You Are Cheating

Your trainer knows this. "You're cheating!" is the first thought in his or her mind when you stop seeing progress.

Your Fear of Weights Is Holding You Back

Many clients tell their trainers they do not want to get big or bulky and prefer to spend their time performing cardiovascular exercise. Few people have the genetics to build huge muscles and are not willing to invest in the gym time and strict dieting to do so. However, weight-bearing exercise helps you strengthen the muscles you use every day and build bone tissue.

You Need to Spend More Time Improving Your Form

Form is everything. Even a slight variation in the way you hold a weight or the way you move your limbs changes the impact of the exercise. Poor form leads to injuries that can set you back weeks or months. Take the time, especially when you first start working out, to learn how to properly perform each exercise.

Your Goals Are Unrealistic

Changing your body takes time. Yet many people show up at the gym expecting to see dramatic weekly weight loss or six-pack abs after a few sets of crunches. Just because you see someone on a television show lose 12 pounds in a week or sport sculpted abdominals a few weeks after giving birth does not mean you can expect the same results. You have to set goals that fit your body and lifestyle.

You Need to Have Fun

Fitness is serious business. There are times, especially during the final repetitions of your last set, when you need to concentrate on the task at hand. However, taking care of your body should be fun. Enjoy the feeling of moving your body and take pride in your accomplishments.

You Are Amazing

Do not become discouraged by all the criticizing and correcting. He or she is also aware of how hard you work and impressed by your dedication to doing what you can to improve your fitness. It takes a considerable amount of courage and determination to show up for workouts, especially when you are obviously not in shape. Your enthusiasm is contagious and INSPIRING.

If you work out with a personal trainer, you understand the benefit of working with a trained professional to help you achieve your fitness goals. You may surprise yourself with what you learn about yourself based on what they do not say.