Hiring a personal trainer is an investment, and like any investment, you want to know if it’s worth making. Can’t you just cobble together a workout from watching YouTube videos? Isn’t it more cost-effective to take a group fitness class? We always value complete honesty and transparency with our clients at Home Park Fitness, so we’re not going to tell you you’re doomed to fail if you don’t hire a personal trainer. You might just hit all your goals and if that’s the case, we’ll be the first to congratulate you. That said, most people can benefit from the one-on-one attention of a personal trainer. Are you one of them? Let’s find out. Here are some of the benefits of a personal trainer.

You’ll Get Personalized Support

Many people have generalized fitness goals, but others have something more specific in mind. When your goals are specialized, you need specialized workouts to help you achieve them. Our personal trainers develop customized fitness plans for each of our clients. If you’re working with a doctor or physical therapist, we can take their recommendations and develop a workout for your needs; if you simply want to get fit enough to do some kayaking on the lake next summer, we can customize a workout for that too.

You’ll Avoid Injury

You’re nailing your workouts, you’re in the gym every day after work, and then when you’re in the midst of doing a hip dip in pilates class, you feel a snap in your side and the pain takes your breath away. Ouch. Working out too hard too soon or using equipment that you’re not familiar with sets the stage for injury—and when you’re sidelined by an injury, you’re not hitting your goals. A personal trainer ensures you’re always using proper form and pushing yourself hard enough to see results, not injuries.

You’ll Have Built-In Accountability

This is often what makes the difference between those at home workouts you’ve been doing on-and-off for years and having a personal trainer. Personal trainers keep you accountable. If you’re doing workouts by yourself, the only person you’re letting down when you skip them is yourself. When you know your personal trainer is expecting you to show up, you’re less likely to drop the ball on your fitness plan.

You’ll Realize You’re Capable of More Than You Ever Imagined

Some of our clients are seasoned athletes who want to improve performance or recover safely after an injury. Others have spent their whole lives telling themselves they can’t exercise, they don’t enjoy being active, and they’re not strong enough to lift weights. When you have a personal trainer by your side, you’ll flip the switch on that internal dialogue. Our goal is to make your workouts not just a means to an end, but something you genuinely enjoy and feel good doing. When we can accomplish this, it makes fitness part of your lifestyle and not something you dread.

Learn More About the Benefits of a Personal Trainer

How can a personal trainer help you with your fitness goals? Contact us at 224-406-1986 to learn more about our services.