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Starting with Personal Trainer tonight

Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 02:02 PM I am going to start a 6 session program with a Trainer tonight at 24 Hr. Fitness. Is there anything I should look for, questions I should ask, things they should definitely do to set me up on a program? ---------------------------- Gramma
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 02:11 PM Thanks, I don't even know where to begin. But I guess after my "evaluation" tonight I will think of something!!
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 02:30 PM You are definitely RIGHT!!! I met him last Sunday, and he did seem genuinely concerned about the things I want, like losing 55 pounds and shaping up. I do not want to enter any beauty pageants, even though my husband keeps saying I should enter Mrs. America when I am done, but I want to be a great gramma for my grandkids and, hopefully, be able to keep up with them for a long time. -------------- Gramma
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 02:55 PM Thanks again. I will keep you posted. I really do enjoy exercising, even at my age, I had just gotten away from it, but now I am back. -------------- Gramma
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/03/05, 03:42 PM If he has you do curls in the squat rack DUMP HIM! Come back here and fill us in on what he had you do. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 03:51 PM I will let you now tomorrow. Thanks. -------------- Gramma
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/03/05, 04:24 PM Hiya Deby! Sounds like a great plan you have! How did you go about finding a personal trainer? I've looked in the yellow pages and online for one in my area, and I have yet to find anyone at all. -------------- ~Jen
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/03/05, 04:28 PM Hi Deby, Good Luck and let us know what happened. Don't be nervous, I remember my first training session...OY vay! Remember they are NOT there to sell you anything! they are there to evaluate you and train you. He might recomend supplentation. Have fun. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 04:35 PM gwindalyn - he is a trainer from the gym I belong to, 24 Hour Fitness. I am nervous!!! I already drink Whey Protein to be sure to get enough protein, I really would like for him to recommend supplements that would help me. I really want to shape up before my 56th Birthday which is in October.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/03/05, 04:39 PM It's possible and you can do it. Don't forget to take a b4 pic. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 04:56 PM I already have one of those but DO NOT like what I see!!! Actually I tried to upload it here but it just will not come up. Oh well, I really want to do this.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/03/05, 04:58 PM It takes a couple of days before it comes up on here.
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 05:13 PM I did it last week, though. -------------- Gramma
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/03/05, 05:20 PM the xtension has to be .jpg
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 05:23 PM It is, I just do not understand why it will not work.
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/05, 05:25 PM Okay, I just uploaded it again, we will see. -------------- Gramma
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/26, 10:15 AM Okay, I said I would post again after my training. I had my third session with him last night and I think he is trying to kill me!! Just kidding! The only thing I can say is DO NOT wait until you are 55 years old to get in shape!! I am doing fine, James (my 25 year old trainer) is doing a lot of work on my core strength and I am feeling that. My muscles are sore but I THINK I am seeing progress. He said that he can definitely tell that I am getting stronger, he has increased my reps. -------------- Gramma
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/03/26, 10:19 AM Way to go soon you will be lifting like a pro!! Keep it up and Hot showers help the soreness.... -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/26, 10:29 AM I like to go to the jacuzzi when I have time that usually helps too. Thanks for the encouragement. -------------- Gramma
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/03/26, 10:32 AM no problem it is what we all are here for! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/26, 10:38 AM Well, at my age you need all of the encouragement you and get. I actually feel pretty young but . . . That is why I have told my 35 year old son, 31 year old daughter-in-law and 32 year old daughter to get into shape NOW!!! -------------- Gramma
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/03/26, 10:40 AM LOL go get them!!!!! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/03/26, 10:56 AM Watch out for GRAMMA!!!! -------------- Gramma
znjynxed Posts: 2 Joined: 2005/04/19	2005/04/20, 08:15 PM how can i talk to a trainer?
znjynxed Posts: 2 Joined: 2005/04/19	2005/04/20, 08:16 PM how can i talk to a trainer?
sivysivy Posts: 391 Joined: 2005/02/11	2005/04/20, 11:03 PM znjynxed- You can find a trainer by asking at a local gym. Most gyms have trainers on that either work there, or on staff.
	2005/04/20, 11:31 PM First ask around... Check into the type of certifications they have.... NASM,ACE,ISSA...are top...BS in kinesiology or sports science is even better.... look at them....if it's a young guy....is he in shape? or is he flabby? How long has he been training? Ask him how long it will take to see results.....if he gives you an answer 'oh in a week' or some other similar reply...run the other way.... Ask the trainer what's the core of his clients...ie group....or type....athletes? seniors? women? adolescents? many trainers are very knowledgeable in a particular are but are limited in many others....so it's best to find out who they train....
hunnibiatch Posts: 1 Joined: 2008/07/16	2008/07/16, 02:36 PM hiya...im at the gym at the mo..use the cross trainer for 30mins and the bike...am i doin this right?? also use weights to tone my arms help...xx
lovethewater Posts: 12 Joined: 2008/07/23	2008/07/24, 05:17 PM i used a trainer once and did all weights which wasnt what i was looking for so make sure you tell them in advance everything you look for