If you’ve ever stepped into a gym and felt a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The equipment, the routines, and the myriad of fitness advice on the internet can be confusing. This is where one of Beckwith Health Club’s friendly and experienced personal trainers come in!
Read on to learn a few of the ways a personal trainer can make all the difference in your fitness journey.
Personalised Guidance
One of the primary benefits of having a personal trainer is the creation of a tailoured fitness plan. We all have our own fitness goals, whether it’s building muscle, losing weight, or simply getting healthier. An experienced personal trainer knows how to create a workout plan tailoured specifically to your fitness level and goals.
A personal trainer can also help you work around your injuries or any other physical condition you may have that requires a different training approach to conventional movements.
Proper Form
When it comes to doing various lifts and exercises, form is key to make sure you target the right muscles. Personal trainers can teach you proper form so that you get the most out of your workout, whilst also reducing the risk of injury.
With a personal trainer by your side, you can let go of the worry that you’ll do any movements incorrectly and just focus on giving it your all.
Motivation and Accountability
Let’s face it, we all have days where we need a little extra push.
On these low-motivation days, it helps to have someone that is expecting you to meet them at the gym. Not only will this get you through the gym door but having a personal trainer will make sure you work just as hard as any other day. The key to achieving any fitness goal is consistency and a personal trainer will be there to hold you accountable.
Variety and Fun
One of the most overlooked benefits of having a personal trainer is that they can introduce you to exercises you may never have tried on your own.
A study conducted in 2019 that followed two groups of gym-goers, one with a fixed workout routine and the other with a randomly varied routine, found that whilst both groups had similar results in terms of muscular development, the group with the varied routine felt more motivated to exercise.
A PT will help you keep things fresh, reducing the chance of you becoming bored with the gym.
Education
Perhaps one of the more common misconceptions when it comes to personal training is that personal trainers can only teach you about exercise. Thankfully, that’s not the case.
A personal trainer can teach you about human anatomy, nutrition, recovery, and the science behind fitness, for instance, optimal heart rates. Working with them can give you the tools you need to make more informed choices even when on your own.
Ready to Get Started?
At Beckwith, Harrogate’s friendliest gym, we have some of the finest, fully qualified fitness instructors and PTs.
So, if you’re ready to make a change, reach out to one of our lovely PTs via our website or at the gym. Each with their own specialties, from injury rehabilitation to athletic performance and nutrition, we’re confident that we have the right personal trainer to help you achieve your goals.