A session with a mismatched personal trainer, can feel similar to a bad date. Lots of checking the time and wanting this annoying person to finally just shut their trap. The best you can hope for in this situation, is a little exchange of fluids and to not ever have to see them again.
With the right personal trainer, you won’t check the time. Caught up in all of their passionate motivating, wondering when it will be over is the last thing you’ll do!
On my way to the first session with someone new today. Not only do I have my period but I’m also doing a summer detox. No doubt there will probably be some vomiting involved. Hopefully, he’s into that sort of thing.
Why am I enlisting the help of a professional, you might ask?
No, its not to try to fit into some outfit for a special occasion, my goals have evolved! 😉
I will divulge my intentions, soon enough…
Since I was hoping to make a good first impression, I asked myself this morning,
What would Superman, have for breakfast?
The best answer I came up with was a Bulletproof Coffee, whatever that is. It sounds tough and Supermanish. Remembering I gave up dairy, I settled on a bowl of oatmeal with fruit and nuts.
Got the fuel going, starting to feel energized and ready to take on anything!
Not sure what he has in store for me, I requested doing tire flipping as part of the workout.
We will find out, if I’m strong enough to try this.
I’m a tire flipping virgin! It’s hard to believe after all these years, that I’ve never found the time to flip a single tire. Today might be that day.
I saw some big ass tires on this guy’s website. Slightly intimidating as a starting point.
Someone might need to steal one for me, off a kid’s bike in the neighbourhood…
Either way, I’m excited to try it! Tire flipping is a great full body workout.
These are some qualities to look for in a personal trainer. With a bit of luck, the newbie will have most of these characteristics.
- A good sense of humour. Imagine how much this will come in handy when you’re almost dying on the floor and they have the ability to make a joke and help you feel better.
- Similar Interests. Don’t talk to me about hockey. I don’t care who your favourite team is, I don’t care who is playing tonight, I don’t even care who’s in the playoffs. I was forced to go to my brother’s hockey games as a child. This topic, is painful for me.
- Energetic/Motivating. Seriously. The energy you get from this person should make you feel good. Spending time with them has to make you want to be better. If it doesn’t, turn around and run away in the opposite direction.
- Kindness. It’s nice for them to truthfully care. For them to really want you to achieve your goals. To work hard with you, at making those things happen. For them to care enough to add kicking a punching bag into a workout, when you come in after a particularly bad day.
- Nice to look at. This is more of a bonus and not a necessity. If he happens to look like Gerard Butler it does not hinder my workouts, at all. (Mental Note: Keep present trainer away from this website.)
You have to enjoy and look forward to your sessions with this person, or it will be one more reason for you not to stick to it. Have a trial session with them before making a huge commitment. If you’re not satisfied, keep looking. The right one for you, is out there.
Guess who flipped a tire? A really big one, I might add!
It was super hard, but also really fun!
Someone stole my coconut water, but I’m pumped for the next session with him tomorrow. I’ll be interested to see how he’s going to work around the fact, that I won’t be able to raise my arms above shoulder level?
Do you find working out with someone else more motivating? What qualities do you look for in a personal trainer?
F.
Twitter: @FrancesElaina
My workout partner is quite insistent. He’s a very demanding task master that will physically uncross my legs when I’m relaxing and shove a ball in my hand. (My pup)
He’s a good communicator and also does a great job prioritizing what is most important. Play time! 🙂
I bet you handled those tread with zeal. And, I take it that there were some good vibes as well. A great start should yield a positive outcome and you will achieve your goal. When you be yourself you are your best. Great post.
John
I’m happy you enjoyed it John! I really appreciate these words of encouragement, they help me overcome lingering fear. The only way to find out if we can do something, is by trying.
I am here for you.
Thank you, that means a lot to me.
I do mean it.
Good grief, sounds as much hard work as dating.
The possibility of finding the right one, makes it all worth it. 🙂
Loved the blog. I’m commenting this from a gym lol. I personally like to workout alone
Thank you Shantanu! Working out alone is a healthy way to have much needed me-time 🙂 Hope you had a good workout!
I did thank you 😊
Yay for you! Tire flipping is no joke! Your post was fun to read. I want to have a bulletproof coffee! I have never worked with a personal trainer, but a personal yoga teacher is also tough to find. I am still figuring that one out. Anyway, great read and you are rock star! Keep us up on your journey. 😉
You are a rock star! Thank you for leaving such a positive comment. I found your words very motivating, glad you liked the post! Good luck with your search. I look forward to reading more about your yoga practice. 🙂
Will start training with someone new next week, I am a bit nervous as I had some health issues and I am not at my 100%, most of trainers seems to not understand this and they basically try to kill me 🤣 hope this time it will be better! BTW loved your sense of humor!!! Lisa
Thank you Lisa! 🙂 There is a fine line between being pushed beyond what you might attempt when working out alone and the possibility of injury. In the end you are the one who knows your body. A good trainer has to respect the word, “No” when you really mean it.
Such a delightful post. I love how you started it and the Bulletproof coffee is fabulous. Lovely write up
Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback 🙂
Go Frances Elaina. A dear friend just posted a photo of her husband flipping a tire. I think it was used for a tire ad. It was eye-popping. I am in awe now of tire flippers. Bowing down.
Thank you for the encouragement! I really appreciate it 🙂
How many sessions did you have with the trainer? I’ve wanted to do something like that. Not sure I’d be able for it though. It sounds so hard! I like working out but they push you so had!
I had only two sessions with this particular trainer because I did not feel like he was a good match for me. I prefer having sessions with someone who can make me laugh to get me through some of the harder moments. You’re right, they do push you hard. That’s why it’s so important for you to be comfortable with this person. Comfortable enough to push your limits a little bit with them but most importantly to be able to say, “No” when you have to.
It’s so hard to find the right match, isn’t it? I hope you found someone eventually
Thank you! I hope you do too if you’re looking for someone. Keep up the great work with your workouts. You’re doing awesome 🙂