Something, until recently, I’ve never really seen the point of an online personal trainer (PT). However, over the years, having provided information and services to so many PTs, which is then in turn relayed or used with their client, it strikes me as a bit of a falsehood of true personal training. That’s not to say that there’s no freethinkers (& there’s certainly many good motivators), but many club PTs do recite the same information. In truth, this is fine, as they’d hopefully have been taught personal training methods conceived using general rules of thumb, given your (the client) circumstances.
Perhaps it’s a good thing that the narrow-minded majority of club personal trainers stick to tried and tested methods. Perhaps it’s also a good thing that others have consulted people like me for new ideas, to help further their training methods and the progress of their clients. Generally, I’ve found that the latter are normally the personal trainers on continual courses, helping to further their own knowledge or training ideas, which is very commendable (& something I still do). In specialist circumstances, such as elite athletes & obscure medical issues, I’m not arrogant enough to assume I know best, and will often consult a recognised specialist in the field for input. Either way, as long as training’s enjoyed (as much as it can be) and the required results achieved, we’re all winners.
So, although not my preferred method of training (online personal training), as it’s not “personal” enough (in my opinion), in the absence of a good personal trainer (or the money to afford one), it has its place.
Please refer to the FREE fitness tests, fitness programs, gym workout routines and exercise diagrams provided on the Gym Professor website for ideas.
