Are personal trainers worth the money? I have accumultated decent knowledge over the years.. but was considering the route of getting a professional. Opinions?
Jay
Posted by: P-funk
A good one is worth the money.
It is find the good one that is tough.
No matter how much you know (or think you know), it is impossible to really be objective with yourself.
patrick
Posted by: T_man
How much do you charge patrick?
Posted by: Built
Hire Patrick. He's one of the very few I would recommend to a friend.
Posted by: P-funk
Originally Posted by T_man
How much do you charge patrick?
You mean if you want to see me in person?
$75/session for one-on-one ($60/session when purchased in bulk).
I leave 75-90min. for all my one-on-one clients to ensure that appropriate time is taken to learn the exercises. I handle everything - I do hands on soft tissue work when needed, we then go through a full mobility warm up that address the issues/limitations/asymmetries that you showed on your assessment, and then we train.
Typically for clients coming in from out of town, I spend a little longer time. Knowing that they wont be with me a few times a week like locals, I want to ensure that they get the most information and the best instruction I can possibly give them.
patrick
Posted by: P-funk
Originally Posted by Built
Hire Patrick. He's one of the very few I would recommend to a friend.
Why thank you.
patrick
Posted by: JAja04
What part of the county do you live in Patrick?
Posted by: JAja04
nevermind.. i see AZ. Do you happen to have a reference for me in the Pittsburgh, PA area. I'm really struggling on getting to my goals.. and could use good advice
Posted by: P-funk
I do offer distance training also.
As far as training in PT though, maybe google Brett Jones and see if you can get a training session with him (he is out there in Pitt). He is the man!
patrick
Posted by: danzik17
It's fairly expensive, but you can also see if you can barter for their services.
There's a physical therapy/training shop that I've been going to a few minutes away from me that I'm going to start trading IT/Programming stuff for training....perhaps you can work a similar deal?
Posted by: CowPimp
Agree with Patrick. A good trainer is worth the money. A lot of trainers are literally just avid gym goers with connections or a shitty certification with no credibility. So make sure you get someone who knows what the Hell they are talking about.
Posted by: T_man
Originally Posted by P-funk
I do offer distance training also.
As far as training in PT though, maybe google Brett Jones and see if you can get a training session with him (he is out there in Pitt). He is the man!
patrick
Distance? I live in the UK....
Posted by: P-funk
Originally Posted by T_man
Distance? I live in the UK....
I guess 'distance' is sort of vague.
Think 'online consulting'.
That may be a better way to describe it.
patrick
Posted by: T_man
Originally Posted by P-funk
I guess 'distance' is sort of vague.
Think 'online consulting'.
That may be a better way to describe it.
patrick
Thought so. Was jus testing the water.
Besides I think after paying your flight and accomodation I could probably afford a quarter of a session.
Posted by: P-funk
Originally Posted by T_man
Thought so. Was jus testing the water.
Besides I think after paying your flight and accomodation I could probably afford a quarter of a session.
lol....well you wouldn't have to fly me out anywhere (although I wouldn't be opposed to it). haha
Originally Posted by T_man
