who here has used a personal trainer ??

many tips or advice??

especially want to know experiences from people over 325 lbs with starting exercise programs too…but love to hear from all shapes and sizes

I want to exercise to tone up and strengthen my body but have always sucked at it so want to get a personal trainer to help teach me what to do. Want to accelerate my weight loss and have a better chance to meet or exceed my goal of reaching under 200!!!

Edited December 12, 20223 yr by KimA-GA

I worked with one last time I lost a bunch of weight, he was amazing. I was such a beast! he pushed me and kept me motivated. Then I had surgery and it all fell apart and I gained my weight back so here I am. haha

Working with a trainer likely won't "accelerate" your weight loss though. It will "change" your weight loss. Your body will get strong and more toned. You will carry your weight differently, it is hard to explain what I mean so I hope you get it.

I say go for it, it is very rewarding! I am thinking about getting another one myself. I would go back to my last guy but that gym relocated and he is like an hour away now. But, I loved him SO MUCH that I have considered making the trip for a while.

I've been working out at the gym in my apartment complex, but I need a trainer and more variety, so I'm looking at joining an actual gym. I've never worked with a trainer, so I'm nervous and excited about it. I want to build more muscle and tone up and strengthen my core.

4 hours ago, kcuster83 said:

Working with a trainer likely won't "accelerate" your weight loss though. It will "change" your weight loss. Your body will get strong and more toned. You will carry your weight differently, it is hard to explain what I mean so I hope you get it.

i get what you are saying… I want to keep the loosing train going and gain a lot more strength and flexibility …

i think i already am strengthening muscles because my weight is being stubborn but my clothes are hanging on me and my facial recognition at my work stopped recognizing me lol lol work the enthusiasm to tone up while i can before lazy kicks in

As you build muscle you will see changes in your body, but may not see any changes on your scale... Just due to mass of muscle vs fat. If you are looking for strength and flexibility, give Yoga an honest look... I started yoga myself, and I will tell you that a session at the gym has never felt as whole body exhausting as Yoga has! Muscle build is incredible and flexibility is off the charts!!!! IT IS VERY ALL BODY TYPES!