SkinneeFullah Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hi guys Can anyone out there recommend a decent personal trainer? I'm looking for someone who is actually going to take the time to listen and find out what might suit my particular situation. I don't need someone to motivate me, but I do require someone to help point me in the direction and step in periodically to help keep me on track.Any suggestions appreciated. Cheers, SF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deburgh Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Probably a good idea to know where you live and what your specific goals are SF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinneeFullah Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Yeah good point LD - I'm in Auckland. As for specific goals, I'm desperate to pack on some (any) size on the legs. The catch being that genetics has allowed me to accumulate bodyfat in the most undesirable places, so I'm equally as desperate to keep that in check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelbell Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 what gym do you go to? there should be quite a few trainers in auckland who are really well qualified and experienced, but go to a trainer for a program and some education explaining how to achieve your goals. i'm a pt and i personally do not think you need to see a trainer every week or session. pts don't need to be there to supervise you, they should be ther to advise you. many will try to make u train with them more regularly because they are their own self employed business and don't get paid unless you train. if you can't muster up the motivation to train regularly then get a training partner who will make sure u turn up and do ur workouts. if the program doesn't teach you how to progress with the weights and reps and if the trainer doesn't recommend recording and tracking progress they are...average. see a pt once a month to keep yourself accountable and to change the program as necessary. just my thoughts. unless your a mom or dad trainer who can only strength train once a week, don't train with someone from the new zealand college of fitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delpreet Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Hi guys Can anyone out there recommend a decent personal trainer? I'm looking for someone who is actually going to take the time to listen and find out what might suit my particular situation. I don't need someone to motivate me, but I do require someone to help point me in the direction and step in periodically to help keep me on track.Any suggestions appreciated. Cheers, SFhey my bro... heaps of infor here to get started.... mayb u should try that and get into gym.... as soon as ur in da gym u can gauge for urself which pt suits urslf...........wat gym do u go to anyway ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 if u are that despearate to get results y do u need motivation, if u just want support and a spot get a training partner...if u want soemone to motivate u then u can pay me and ill piss in your ear!! :pfft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottHenry Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 yeah whats up with the guys from nz college of fitness? they only recommend weight training twice a week... i was thinking about studying there hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronGame Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 if u are that despearate to get results y do u need motivation, if u just want support and a spot get a training partner...if u want soemone to motivate u then u can pay me and ill piss in your ear!! :pfft:Hey bro seems like he DOESN'T need motivation but needs someone to monitor his progress and set out a plan.Low carbs getting to ya? lol :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelbell Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 scott henry, i went to college of fitness. basically get brain washed for 8 weeks, convincing you to train people one set for three exercises, once a week, and that it is the optimal way to train. (bench press one set, squats one set, lat pull down one set). i heard someone who works for les mills say they won't touch college of fitness graduates anymore. all my clients who i have trained this way get stronger training this way...physique changes...non existent. monitoring progress...get a pen, get a 50 cent notebook, write down all the exercises you do, the weight you lifted and the number of reps you did in each set. next time you train DO MORE REPS or if you reach the total number of reps required for each set at the given weight....PUT THE WEIGHT UP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinneeFullah Posted September 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Thanks IronGame - glad someone out there was paying attention Just to reiterate, all I'm looking for is someone who's willing to assess my current situation, help me come up with a training plan, and that I'm able to check in with every now and then to keep me on the right track.I'm pretty well set up for gear and actually train at home, so getting into the gym to randomly look for a personal trainer seems like a bit of a waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottHenry Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 joelbell, yeah just had another session with my pt (profitness,befast) hes got me doing 2 sets of 6-8 reps at maximum weight im going to see how that goes for a few weeks then do my own thing.What PT course do you reccomend? net fit? whats nz instutite of sport like?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelbell Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 That sounds good skinee fullah, you'l probably find at some gyms you can get a gym instructor who is just as qualified as a PT who is just there to write programs, and check in with you every month or so to evaluate your progress and make program changes as necessary. gyms do it to help keep client retention. i'v heard at some gyms the instructors are forced to give shit programs in order to redirect people to pts. but look out for a qualified GI anyways, some of them will bachelors in exercise science or PE degrees and they dont cost you a thing.scott henry, no doubt you'l get stronger training that way, just kinda depends on your goals and how quickly you want to achieve them. there are a lot of factors missing in such as training program. nzcf wants to make a systemised program that can somehow achieve everyones goals. in no time, in order to sell to a large population.feel free to ask your pt questions to see if they're onto it. if your looking at being a PT, my honest opinion is if you do one course but be open minded to other types of training. nZCF is great for training people who can only strength train once a week for half an hour, how many unmotivated people want to train 4 times a week for an hour anyway? NZIS trainers probably work with athletes better. NZCF takes 8 weeks or 6 months part time to complete (they do have great customer service, but take everything they say with a grain of salt), but costs 5000, SIT has a chch campus and is FREE, it takes 8 months but it looks like a really well rounded course. NZIS has a cert in PT that takes 6 months and costs about $2000. The NZCF grads who make money in gyms do so more for their customer service and sales skills than from being good trainers, because the general population doesn't know squat about training.if your looking for someone to train you, get someone who is qualified (plenty have diplomas and degrees), and looks like they have some of their own training experience (walk the talk), and you can ask for references and talk to their clients to see if they got good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelbell Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 An article from t-nation.com 'kill the personal trainers'. it'l give you an idea of what not to look for in a trainer.http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1169202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delpreet Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 I'm pretty well set up for gear and actually train at home, so getting into the gym to randomly look for a personal trainer seems like a bit of a waste of time.yo smartass :twisted: ..... i was trying to help you.... u did not mention that u were trainin at home..... unless i overluked it....... (in that case i apologise).. anyway .... gud luck......... i just know a few gym that will assess you for free and thot i might shar this with u ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 i will help u out, how much u wanna pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Thanks IronGame - glad someone out there was paying attention Just to reiterate, all I'm looking for is someone who's willing to assess my current situation, help me come up with a training plan, and that I'm able to check in with every now and then to keep me on the right track.I'm pretty well set up for gear and actually train at home, so getting into the gym to randomly look for a personal trainer seems like a bit of a waste of time.Whats your set up at home got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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