If your personal goals relate to fitness, you want to be as productive as possible with the time you are spending at the gym. Everybody has goals they want to reach, whether that be overall fitness, weight loss, weight gain, performance or rehabilitation. As we emerge from the lockdown, now might be a good opportunity to ask yourself - is it time to invest in personal training?

If you have never had a personal trainer before, here are a few questions that will help you choose the best trainer for you:

1. I haven’t seen results in the past, how will I know that this will work?

If you’re getting discouraged from spending hours at the gym each week, and not reaching your goals, a trainer may be the right choice for you. No matter what that may look like for you - weight loss, weight gain, performance, training, or just living an overall healthier lifestyle - a Trainer can push you to reach your goals, and create an individualized plan that will work. Trainers are professionals who have invested in their craft, and if you’re not seeing results, there’s a good chance they can tell you why, and provide you with workouts that work for you. They can also help to ensure you are using equipment properly, demonstrating proper form and maximizing on your efforts.

2. How do I know that my trainer will be able to keep me motivated?

If you’re someone that needs more discipline when it comes to getting your butt in gear, then you’re going to want to look for a Trainer that is going to be strict. But, if you need encouragement, then you want a Trainer that is going to hype you up and tell you what you’re improving on. Proedge Personal Trainers come in all shapes, sizes and disciplines. They represent some of the best Trainers in Halifax, and with so many to choose from, you are likely to find one that will motivate you to the fullest.

3. I feel like I can’t prioritize my workouts - how do I know this will be worth it?

If you are like many others, you may be ‘too damn busy’ to go to the gym for an hour, and not be productive. Getting a personal trainer will hold you accountable, and give you fresh workout ideas that will leave you feeling like you got your money's worth. No more going to the gym and wondering if what you’re doing is working for you or if you’re wasting time doing the things wrong. No more taking breaks that end up being longer than planned, your trainer will help with the cadence of your entire workout. Especially now, in the times of COVID-19 and having minimal equipment available or waiting your turn for a machine, when you train at Proedge you have the dedicated space to complete your workout and less time waiting around.

4. I’m tired of my current workouts, will this help me switch it up?

Going to the gym and doing the same circuit, or the same few workouts can get boring. We get it. Although you may have found exercises that you like and you know how to do, mixing it up can be beneficial in more ways than one. Get excited about trying something new, and work different muscles to help you get stronger. Trying something new on your own can be daunting and even dangerous, if you’re not sure what you’re doing. The Trainers at Proedge can help with this. They provide new (and fun) workout plans and are also there to demonstrate proper form and technique.. This helps with preventing injuries and targeting/ activating the desired muscles.

5. How do I know where to start when looking for a Trainer?

Since this facility is Halifax's first and only coworking gym, it attracts top Trainers that are self-motivated, and run their own businesses. You’ll find Trainers that are much more driven and passionate about what they do. Finding the right personal trainer can make all the difference. It can be really helpful to have someone to hold you accountable, and it’s important to make sure you are doing the right exercises, sets and routines, properly and safely.

Feeling like it might be time to take a look into personal training? If you have serious fitness goals related to shedding fat, building muscle, improving endurance, increasing flexibility and/ or toning, have a look at our Trainer Profiles, to find the right match for you:

https://www.proedgetraining.com/trainers