Personal trainer MEGATHREAD

[Shef_Fitness 10]

If he is 17 years old, then I would imagine a Personal Trainer would be about the worst and the most boring option for him.

 

Why not join a sporting activity where he can mix and socialise with other people at the same time, make new friends + get a better social life. If the activity is viewed to be fun he is more likely to stick with it and see success in the longer term.

 

There are numerous options out there from martial arts classes, to team sports, to fitness classes and all the way to outdoor activitys.

 

Be careful of Personal Trainers, some are very good, however from what I have seen in gyms, many seem to be little more than gym instructors that charge £25 - £30 an hour to take you around the machines.

 

Try joining a few clubs and find something that he will enjoy taking part in. If he enjoys it, he will go week after week + its far cheaper than paying for a personal trainer.

[chefkicker 11]

If he is 17 years old, then I would imagine a Personal Trainer would be about the worst and the most boring option for him.

 

Why not join a sporting activity where he can mix and socialise with other people at the same time, make new friends + get a better social life. If the activity is viewed to be fun he is more likely to stick with it and see success in the longer term.

 

There are numerous options out there from martial arts classes, to team sports, to fitness classes and all the way to outdoor activitys.

 

Be careful of Personal Trainers, some are very good, however from what I have seen in gyms, many seem to be little more than gym instructors that charge £25 - £30 an hour to take you around the machines.

 

Try joining a few clubs and find something that he will enjoy taking part in. If he enjoys it, he will go week after week + its far cheaper than paying for a personal trainer.

 

I was thinking exactly the same thing, he will enjoy kickboxing classes a lot more than just going round a few exercise machines and weight machines. A Kickboxing class will burn between 500 and 1000 calories an hour. It is also a lot of fun and youll meet a lot of people while doing it. Also the skills you will learn are invaluable.

 

http://www.sheffieldkickboxingclub.co.uk

 

We have Beginners classes on :

Monday = 830pm

Tuesday = 7pm

Thursday = 830pm

 

For those who only want to keep fit but dont want to be taught anything, we have a Bagwork class Friday 630pm open to anybody.

[gnomi 10]

Thanks to all of you for your input with this, i really do appreciate it. I now have a few ideas that i can talk to him about and hopeully we will find him something that can help him.

[paul28uk 10]

Anyone here used/curently using a personal trainer? How often do you use them? Good for beginners?

 

Also, anyone any recommendations for them in the Sheffield area?

 

I would like to get my strength improved, I think that I would rather use a PT to get the basics right for the specific techniques. I assume they can be expensive though which is why I'm asking how often they are needed and do you still tend to work out without one?

 

Ta

[Shef_Fitness 10]

You would be best attending a fitness class, there are loads out there from zumba, to martial arts, to circuit to military type fitness

 

From what I have seen, personal trainers in gyms appear to be little more than glorified gym instructors who take you round the machines and charge £30 for the session.

 

If you took part in a class, at £4-£5 you could have 7 classes for the price of one fitness session with a personal trainer.

[TMNT 10]

Hello,

I'm wanting a bit of help I was lucky enough to get a ballot place in 2012 london marathon.. I am the sooo unfit its unreal So i am in desperate need of a personal trainer ors I won't even pass the 1 mile mark.

 

I was hoping somebody on here could point me in the right direction. I'm trying to find a personal trainer who has their own studio / gym who have a good reputation.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Lauren. x

[varsity 10]

Hello Lauren

 

Oh well done for getting a place, you will love it. I run a personal training studio in Sheffield and we would love to help you get across the finishing line smiling. We have a great track record for helping people reaching their goals, which this year have included half marathons, 20 mile fell races, triathlons and duathlons. I know a couple of current clients who would love to chat to you about their experiences training with us if you were interested. We are based in Westbrook Court, Sharrowvale Road, near to Ecclesall Road.

 

Feel free to email me or ring

(alice@fairplaysport.co.uk/0114 221 6427)

 

Thanks

 

Alice

 

(I cant post a website link on here but i can happily send it to you if you email me)

[TMNT 10]

Thanks for your reply. Ive pm'd you, lauren

[getphysical 10]

Hi Lauren, we've our own fully equipped, private gym at Hunters Bar. It's not open to the general public as we only do personal training. You can see the gym and get more info from our website http://www.getphysical.co.uk

[TMNT 10]

Hi Lauren, we've our own fully equipped, private gym at Hunters Bar. It's not open to the general public as we only do personal training. You can see the gym and get more info from our website http://www.getphysical.co.uk

 

Hello thanks for replying, how much do you charge? Thank you, Lauren x

[getphysical 10]

Sent you a PM

[Arriba Club 10]

Hi, did you find a personal trainer?

 

Im am also a Personal trainer and have access to a small private gym in Brecks, Rotherham.

 

Please let me know if your interested.

 

Many Thanks

Kim