This is something I’ve been looking at getting into for a while…
The attraction with online personal training is initially, that there’s very little barrier to action/entry.
You can still be sat on the sofa with a pizza, and sign up for online personal training sessions. You’ve not spent or committed to a great deal, so it’s very easy to get started. Unlike going into and signing up to a gym, which can be very scary.
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" data-orig-size="505,355" sizes="(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px" aperture="aperture" />Don’t be afraid to have a go!Once you’re signed up, you in theory should have access to;
- 1-2-1 expert support and advice
- Personalised exercise programmes according to fitness, time & budget
- Personalised dietary assessments
- Personalised diet plans
- Healthy recipes (that you will like)
- Technical feedback e.g. if you video lifting weights
- Psychological assessment, motivation, goal setting & support
Although having a personal training, that’s actually there with you real time has many added benefits – for example he/she can correct poor technique in real time; having an online personal trainer is certainly much more beneficial than having no help at all and entering into a fitness programme with no direction or structure.
A lot of the benefit is that they do all the admin-work for you.
You probably know you need to make a programme, set goals and assess your diet, but realistically, not many people know where to start exactly or don’t have the time to do it all.
I certainly think that video analysis of technique is currently under utilised too. This could be extremely beneficial, especially with the trend to squat and deadlift heavy, good technique is imperative.
Some quick pointers to remember about exercise if you are contemplating getting fit:
- You don’t have to train for long periods – 3 x 20 minute sessions a week can make a huge difference to health, fitness & appearance
- Diets don’t have to be complicated. Start making one change . e.g. cutting out sugar
- Psychology is very important. Set SMART goals that are Specific, Measurable, Agreed upon, Realistic and Time-bound
- It takes one month to form a habit. Start by making small positive changes and maintain these for a month