I was recently having an interesting conversation with a new client I just began working with. Before he walked into my studio, he never even thought of working out at a private studio. He thought about it, and never realized what private studios were all about. It is always a good idea to know all of your options before choosing your workout location. I always wonder why you would hire a personal trainer at a corporate gym. I have worked at these type of gyms such as 24hr fitness and have worked out at many others such as Pure Fitness and LA Fitness. These are all great facilities, at least the ones that I have been to in San Diego. The amenities these gyms will have are usually great and worth the gym memberships, but if you are interested in hiring a personal trainer I would highly recommend researching the alternative and trying a private studio. Here are a few benefits that a private studio, such as San Diego Premier Training can offer over personal training at gyms.
1. Quality of Trainers:
I don't mean to knock on trainers that work on gyms. I personally know some great trainers that work at gyms. But I have also seen gyms hire individuals simply because they workout a lot and look like a trainer. The level of training just usually isn't there. If you hire a trainer at a studio chances are they have been screened by the owner and are top quality. Most of the time, these trainers are pursuing a career in the fitness field and are not just training as a part time job. With the price of personal training you want to make sure you hire the absolute best for your money.
2. It's Private:
This is one of my favorite aspects of owning a studio. At most there will be 3 people working out at the same time. You never will feel intimidating from others working out. It is like you are working out in your own private gym with the same equipment you would find in a gym plus some unusually tools such as heavy ropes, tires, sand bags, and kettlebells. This also means you never have to wait for equipment and your trainer doesn't have to worry about finding a piece of equipment that is open. As a trainer at a studio you can plan your workout and not worry about having to adjust it because something is being used.
3. No additional fees:
Working out at a studio you only pay for your training sessions. There is no membership fees or activation charges when you sign up. You are only paying for your workouts. In fact at San Diego Premier Training you also get access to our cardio equipment whenever we are open free of charge. On top of this you will find that rates at studios are the same if not lower than sessions at corporate gyms.
4. It's Cleaner:
I once worked with girl in college that had to do a science experiment. I don't remember exactly what she was testing, but she got a sample from a handle on a piece of exercise equipment. I won't share all the results but the amount of bacteria that can be found on some of the equipment is scary. With so many people sharing equipment and it not being cleaned regularly you never know what you are going to get. With our studio we clean up everything that is used after every session and periodically clean the entire studio to keep it sanitary. Plus it doesn't small like a sweaty locker room all the time.
These are just a few reason why I would highly recommend checking out a studio if you are planning on hiring a trainer. I am not suggesting that you cancel your gym membership. The extra amenities you will find at a gym are usually great, such as swimming pools, saunas, basketball courts, racquetball courts... This make it well worth it to have a gym membership. But if you need extra help with your weight loss program why wouldn't you hire an expert to help you.
Mike Deibler M.S., C.S.C.S.
www.sandiegopremiertraining.com
www.myworkoutcreator.com
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