Personal Training Benefits
We all know that working out can be a great way to stay healthy, build strength, and stay motivated while reaching your fitness goals, but it can also be difficult to stay on track. That’s where a personal trainer comes in. When you work with a personal trainer, you benefit from individualized support and guidance tailored to your specific needs and goals. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work with a personal trainer:
#1 Goal Setting
A qualified personal trainer will help you set realistic and achievable goals, and help create a road map for how to reach them. They will assess your current fitness level, look at your history of health behaviors, and most importantly, keep you accountable to the process and your ideal outcomes. From there, they will develop an individualized plan of action tailored to your specific needs.
#2 Specificity
A qualified personal trainer will help keep your workouts specific and engaging by curating an individualized program that accounts for your fitness level, orthopedic and medical considerations. This detailed approach to your program is meant to expedite results in a sustainable, long-lasting manner.
#3 Motivation and Accountability
When it comes to working out, one of the biggest benefits of having a personal trainer is that they provide added motivation and accountability. They can help keep you on track with your goals and provide positive reinforcement when life gets in the way.
#4 Adjustments for Injury
If you’ve ever been injured or have dealt with chronic pain, a personal trainer can help you adjust your workouts to accommodate any limitations. They can also provide modifications to ensure that you can maintain an effective and safe workout program.
#5 Track Progress
As they say, “what gets measured, gets done”. Working with a personal trainer begins and ends with collecting data. Whatever your fitness goal, a qualified personal trainer will gather baseline data to inform the program moving forward. Consistent and routine assessments ensure the work you’re doing is leading you in the right direction.
Overall, working with a qualified personal trainer is a great way to stay on track with your fitness goals and to ensure that you are staying safe while doing so. They can provide valuable guidance and support while providing you with the motivation and accountability needed to achieve success. Ready to get started? Book a session with one of our highly qualified coaches!
About the Author:
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Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.
Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.
With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.
Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.
Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.
Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.