Dreading exercising in summer heat? A Personal Trainer could be the right answer

Personal training is invaluable. It can connect you to exercise in a way not found in group exercise settings and sometimes in ways not manifested through workout plans.

Here are some reasons to consider a Personal Trainer for the upcoming summer months:

Motivation

Personal Training is entirely different from watching a tutorial or video on an exercise because good personal trainers know how to coach, give guidance and support your workout journey. Your personal trainer is serving as a leader, a friend to encourage you to succeed in your workout. A good personal trainer is one who knows how to measure your progress and keep you on track toward your health and fitness goals.

Consistency

Meeting with a Personal Trainer on a weekly basis can instill consistency. Having a scheduled “appointment” can eliminate excuses and establish a habit for health and exercise. Especially during the summer when events and travel plans start to fill up your calendar, a scheduled personal training session creates your routine until you become self-sufficient.

Safety

Strength training requires proper form and techniques. Fitness equipment can help beginners build strength with minimal risk of injury. When you use free weights like barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells, a much wider range of muscles are activated, including core muscles that require stabilization and balance. You can prevent and reduce injuries that could set you back in your summer training by having a trainer who can monitor your form and is able to protect you from falls or hurting yourself.

Working with a personal trainer is a chance to work with a professional who brings expert guidance and safety to your exercise routine. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to break through a plateau, a dedicated trainer can provide the motivation, expertise and support you need to succeed.

Contact Sagewell’s Health and Fitness Team this summer to meet with one of our trainers (336-890-3197) or complete a personal training interest form today!

About the Author

Justin Shenal, Sagewell Health & Fitness Specialist, is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist who received his degree in kinesiology from SUNY Brockport where he also competed in NCAA cross country and track & field programs.