How much will you pay to get healthy? A study I posted about in January found over a lifetime, women will spend close to $300,000 on weight loss products. Between pills, promising lotions, books, DVDs, apparel and all the accessories you can imagine, keeping up in the weight loss world means dishing out, big time. And with new enticing products coming out every day, more money slurping temptations are coming out.
A new breed of help has been gaining popularity in the fitness world. Personalized help from trainers, motivators, coaches and therapists have gained the popularity from celebrities to the normal person in need. This New York Times article takes a look into the inside of personal coaches.
Figuring out where you stand in the battle is half the solution. Some people flourish with the help of assistants, coaches and trainers. After leaving the world of competitive swimming, I realize how much I accomplished because of the coach figure putting me to work. The power of an authoritative like figure in the gym pushes some farther than they are able to go alone.
However, all this help comes at a price. Going about fitness alone is a perfectly respectable way that can lead to just as positive results. Strengthening your inner drive with working out and eating well will benefit you in other aspects of your life as well.
If you are interested in finding a personal trainer, check out my favorite links post with a link to guidelines to finding a good trainer. It is possible to find a trainer if you’re on a budget as well. Skip the big gyms and look at smaller facilities for starters. Also finding someone who trains independently will save you money although might not be as reliable.
Ask your trainer what you can be doing on your own outside of sessions. Encourage them to give you advice when you’re working out solo so you can minimize the meetings with them. If motivation is an issue, come to your training sessions a half hour earlier or stay later!
