Strength Training. Part II.
With so many workout plans available now, how do you choose the right one? Strength training is most effective when it’s part of a structured program tailored to your goals and needs! Free programs can be a great starting point, but they are often hard to stick to. What happens if your kids get sick, or you go on vacation, or that left knee flares up again??? Or maybe the program is beautifully written for cable machines at a gym that you don’t have access to.
Personalized programming helps achieve specific goals, whether it’s weight loss, muscle gain, or injury prevention. This means that your workouts fit into your daily life and are based on how long you have to workout and what equipment you have access to.
Why You Need a Personalized Program:
Workouts Around Your Schedule: Your coach can plan workouts that work with your travel schedule (e.g., hotel gyms or bodyweight exercises) and adjust to life changes like sickness or injury.
Time-Sensitive Goals: Whether you’re prepping for a vacation or a race, personalized programming can help you train effectively within a limited timeframe.
Periodization Basics: the body responds best to progressive changes in workout intensity and volume. This might mean adding a few more reps, or using more weight on the same exercise. Having a program that adapts to you ensures long-term progress and avoids plateaus.
Benefits of Having a Trainer:
Accountability: A personal coach ensures you stick to your plan, stay on track, and check off workouts. Knowing that someone will know if you miss days can be super motivating. Accountability goes beyond just making sure you show up to also having someone to go over your program goals with you and celebrate your successes with you! Makes you feel like you aren’t training alone.
Form Check: A trainer can provide feedback on form, reducing the risk of injury. They can also adjust angles, range of motion, and placement of weights on exercises to provide pain free exercises that will target the same muscles. This also reduces long term wear and tear on your joints.
Affordability: Online personal training is a more affordable option compared to in-person training while still offering personalized benefits!
Conclusion:
Hiring a personal fitness coach can help you achieve your goals faster and more safely than generic free programs you find online. I’d love to be your coach!
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