Personal training by phone sounds like a good idea but if we think about it what benefits are we actually going to get over and above reading a book or following a decent exercise DVD. You can fill in as many forms as you like about your current fitness levels and goals. You can talk about your fitness goals to someone over the phone but how exactly is that going to help you.
The name says it all Personal Trainer they’re well Personal someone who trains you in person. How is someone on the end of the phone going to properly assess your posture, current fitness levels and form while doing the exercises.
Without some form of hands-on correction and personal guidance what you really have do you have a personal trainer or a life coach at the end of the phone?
Now it’s not as though this service is free either. Why not use the money and put it towards actually hiring a personal trainer for a few sessions? The most important part of a personal training session is creating a customised workout for you. This will not only help you reach your health and fitness goals but also to ensure you can your workout safely and within your own limits.
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