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Why Aren't You Using Online Fitness Coaching?
By Gary Matthews
If I were to tell you that you could burn away as much fat as
possible by sitting at your computer twiddling your fingers and
toes, would you believe me? Well I sure hope you don't!
However, losing weight in the confines of your own home at your
computer is not only possible, it's a reality. What I mean is that
you can use the advice that's given to you through online fitness
coaching to pursue a more productive way of burning off
undesired fat and reach your fitness goals.
Any program, no matter how difficult or time consuming takes
EFFORT. Through online coaching, anyone can receive the
advice and the motivation to put 100% effort into their fitness
goals. The end result whether its weight loss, toning, and
muscle gain can be achieved with certainty.
It's all about saving time and money!
If you can imagine yourself with a personal trainer at the gym,
receiving face to face advice, and helping you out physically with
your exercise routine. Then by all means sign up to one of your
local programs and off you go! There's nothing wrong with
having your own personal trainer.
But the down side is that these expert trainers cost money.
Some can charge $150 per hour, and many find this service so
expensive to the point where their wallets are paper-thin and
overdue bills are pilling up!
The cost each type of personal training (offline - meet your
trainer type) varies with different levels of service and
convenience, let's investigate some of these services on offer.
Personal training in a health club:
This has to be the least expensive due to the fact that you're
already paying the club a membership fee. You could be stuck
with long cues for equipment let alone the discomforting stares
of fellow exercisers.
Working out at home:
With a personal trainer, this can obviously be the most
convenient provided you have some equipment at home. You
might find yourself walking to the bank more often with the
higher rates these "come to your home" types charge.
Private training studio:
If you've accepted the invitation for personal training at their
studio, chances are you'll be paying fees that would fit into the
"pricey" category. Location is also another factor; if the studio is
located further away than you can walk then it may not be
convenient for you.
Furthermore, if the personal trainer has a busy schedule, you
may not get the appointment times you had hoped for.
Although location and price can be inconvenient, there's no
doubt that this method can be the most effective way to exercise.
Sometimes, it's a case of confidence and personal preference to
avoid certain situations, which may leave you embarrassed,
confused or bothered.
For example, many have been pushed into taking advantage of
the local gym's personal trainers. In terms of the convenience
factor, it's a plus if you've signed up for a lengthy period. But you
might find that sweating and stretching in front of hundreds of
people just isn't your thing! Many people just can't stand that.
Diets and Personal Training are alike!
The truth has to be told here. People who start an exercise
routine (with or without a personal trainer), only half will continue
this good habit for long-term. The rest will have thrown in the
towel within 6 months.
How surprised would you be to find out that old habits are
repeated when you stop personal training?
This obviously varies from person to person but the lack of
trainer support can sometimes render a person lazy to the point
where they neglect their fitness... because for many it's the
external motivation that provides the will to exercise and reach
their goals in life.
Online fitness coaching can provide a very similar service to
traditional personal training, and the costs involved are usually
much lower and much more affordable for the general
population.
In many situations, online consultation can be an excellent
service if the trainer can deliver the right amount of motivation
and supporting advice to the client. This can be seen in the case
of weight loss, where many clients find weight loss a difficult task
due to lack of confidence.
There are always that bunch of people who will shy away from a
personal trainer because of misconceptions and stereotypes.
They may fear loosing face having to hire one or be under false
impression that trainers are just for athletes or bodybuilders.
This is far from the truth - a supporting hand from a trainer can
go a long way for many wanting to slim down or improve their
fitness levels.
Online coaching really excels when the trainer acts as a mentor
and plays a supporting role to dissolve misconceptions and
stereotypes about people's inability to achieve the results they're
after.
Let's go through some of the benefits that can be attained using
online coaching:
* Personal coaching no matter where you or the trainer are
located around the globe can help you develop the will and
motivation to exercise
* Save money on travel expenses and expensive personal
trainers
* You can exercise when you want discarding the need for timed
exercise appointments
* Where self-motivation fails, online training can provide enough
support to stick with a homemade program.
* No need to workout at a specific place designated by the
trainer, take control over your workouts at home, at the gym, at
work or on the road
* Sit in the comfort of your own home on your computer to
receive coaching and advice
* Have your training questions and problems answered with
educated responses, promptly and confidentially via email
* Allows for tremendous flexibility, especially for those who
travel.
* Allows privacy for those who are intimidated by "public"
personal training, such as people who don't feel comfortable
with their bodies.
* The American Council on Exercise asserts that online training
is an effective supplement to working one-on-one with a
qualified trainer
As you weigh down the benefits of online personal training,
you'll find that each method will give you substantial results
provided that YOU are willing to put 100% effort into your
exercise & dietary program.
Personal trainers can't do all the work for you, but they can guide
you in the right direction to the point where you can observe
results in weeks not years.
Whatever the interest, the choice comes down to you. Whether
you're comfortable just working out with a friend, willing to spend
money to see a personal trainer, or find opportunity with an
online trainer, the achievements you make will be proportional
to the time you put in.
About the Author
Gary Matthews is the author of the popular fitness eBooks Maximum Weight Loss and Maximum Weight Gain. Please visit http://www.maximumfitness.com right now for your 'free' weight loss or muscle building e-courses.
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