What is an alternative solution of a personal fitness trainer

A fitness trainer is an expert who can be hired to help you stay in shape, learn about nutrition, and meet your specific fitness goals.

Hiring a personal trainer can be very beneficial, but it may not always be the best option for everyone in every situation. If you’re considering hiring a personal trainer, here are some things to consider first before signing on the dotted line of your contract to hire one.


Become your own personal trainer

A lot of people think that because they don’t have thousands to spend on a personal  fitness trainer, they can’t afford to start exercising and building up their bodies.

Nothing could be further from the truth; hiring out one-on-one sessions with trainers is actually incredibly expensive. Not only that, but you’re never sure how much guidance or motivation you’ll get from your trainer.


Try the 5x5 workout routine

While getting a certified personal trainer can cost hundreds per session, there are other methods to get in great fitness shape.

Try following a 5x5 workout routine that uses free weights, such as dumbbells or barbells, and your own body weight for five sets of five repetitions each.

This simple but effective program has been used by trainers across the world and was credited with taking Arnold Schwarzenegger from Mr. Universe to Mr. Olympia.



Try bodyweight exercises

If you’re not ready to shell out cash for a personal  fitness trainer, there are plenty of bodyweight exercises that can help with your overall fitness.

Try doing push-ups and pull-ups several times per week. The bench dip exercise will also help build triceps strength, which is useful for other upper-body exercises like bicep curls and overhead presses. Squats will tone your legs; planks work your core.


Get fit with a partner

Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to staying motivated, whether because we don’t think it will stick or simply forget about something.

Getting a partner who shares your interests can help keep you accountable.

Find someone in your area who shares your passion for running, biking, hiking, swimming—or any other form of exercise—and hit up local trails together.

Having a fitness partner can also prevent injury by having another person to spot you during strength-training exercises.




Learn how to lift weights

At first, lifting weights might seem intimidating. But once you get used to it, you’ll realize how fun and liberating it can be! Check out YouTube for tons of free weightlifting tutorials; most people work out in their garage or backyards, so you don’t need any fancy equipment to get started.

You can simply use some hand weights from home (or go really cheap and buy some plastic 5-lb dumbbells from Walmart), or you can check out Craigslist for inexpensive used equipment.


Use workouts online instead of going to the gym

The convenience and flexibility afforded by online workouts may make them more appealing to you than spending money on a gym membership.

This can be especially attractive for those who have already invested in home exercise equipment but have gotten too comfortable working out at home.

Online programs are also ideal for those with limited time because they’re designed to maximize results in less time than it would take you to go to your local

gym or work out from home.



Fitness Blog By Trigger Bond

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