Many people have unrealistic expectations about working with a personal trainer.
A common misconception is expecting quick results from training once or twice a week—without making any changes to diet or reducing alcohol consumption. If your goal is simply to stay active, that’s absolutely fine. But if you’re aiming for specific results within a defined timeframe, it’s important to understand what a personal trainer can—and cannot—help you achieve.
What to Expect When Working with a Personal Trainer:
- Diet: Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, or overall health improvement, your diet will play a critical role. You can’t out-train a poor diet. Expect your personal trainer to support you with personalised nutrition guidance, including tools like food diaries, recipes, and educational resources.
- Exercise: Your personal trainer will design your programme, schedule sessions, and coach you through workouts Your role is to prioritise training, show up consistently, and give your best effort. Expect to train at least twice a week, see your workouts evolve in difficulty, and to stay active between sessions.
- Accountability: One of the most valuable aspects of working with a personal trainer is the added accountability. This might involve regular check-ins, tracking progress, and taking measurements. You’ll work together to determine the level of accountability that suits your goals and motivation style.
Setting Realistic Expectations
Before hiring a personal trainer, make sure you have a clear and realistic understanding of what their responsibilities are—and what’s required from you to see results.
Doing so helps prevent frustration, disappointment, and the risk of giving up before seeing progress.
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