Is online personal fitness training really all it’s cracked up to be? Let’s talk about some of the pros and cons to help you make an educated decision.
If you’re looking for a personal trainer to hold you accountable to being at a physical location (i.e. the gym) a certain number of times per week, online training probably isn’t for you. A training journal that’s sent in for review, say, once a week can help, but for pure accountability, a trainer waiting for you at the gym can’t be beat.
On the other hand, if you’re the self – motivated type, but you want a truly individualized program based on your specific goals, your individual recovery ability, the amount of time you have and the equipment you have available, then online personal training is probably a good option for you. You won’t have someone there with you every step of the way, but you’ll typically have a totally customized plan and you’ll be able to get feedback on what’s working and what’s not. This is something you simply can’t get from a program you find in a book, in a magazine, or on the internet. Another plus is that online personal fitness training is significantly less costly than the ‘old-school’ in-person variety.
Online personal fitness training has pros and cons associated with it. A lot depends on who you are and the type of training you’ll do well with. If you are interested in going this route, picking a trainer who has a proven track record of results and has the credentials to back it up is really important.
We’re rolling out an online personal training program at http://forestvancetraining.com – check out the site for more details.
