While a regular fitness routine is key to physical health, exercises need to be done correctly to avoid injury. Inexperienced gymgoers or people with specific weight loss or fitness goals benefit from working with a personal trainer. Personal trainers are certified professionals who walk their clients through exercise routines and offer advice on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Many people work with personal trainers at their local gyms. However, there is a growing demand for in-home personal trainers.
In-home personal trainers offer all the same benefits as personal training at a gym, plus some additional advantages.
1. It Gives You Someone to Answer To
People may prefer working out at home for various reasons. For example, exercising at home may make it easier to keep up routine, or cut out commuting time. However, simply following along with a pre-recorded exercise tape is not always motivating. Just over 40 percent of people have a difficult time achieving their personal goals without some type of external accountability.
An in-home personal trainer can provide the accountability that is missing from a home-based exercise routine. Personal trainers are also experts in goal setting. They work with their clients to set realistic weekly goals and monitor their progress. This ensures that clients are continuously challenging themselves rather falling into a comfortable routine.
2. You’re Not on Display
Gyms are classified as semi-private spaces. While only members have access to the equipment and classes, everyone shares the same spaces. While some people are inspired while working out next to others, it can cause stress for other people. For example, people with social anxiety may worry that they are being judged by others, especially if they are new to working out. Others may recoil at the idea of sharing equipment with so many other people.
Hiring an in-home personal trainer offers the best of both worlds. Clients can receive the type of rigorous and challenging workout they’d get at the gym from the comfort of their home. In-home personal training sessions can help clients build confidence in themselves and their bodies. As they become more comfortable, they may decide to work with their personal trainer at a gym.
3. Sessions Are Flexible and Individualized
While gym-based personal training creates personalized plans for each client, there are some limitations. Exercises are be restricted to the equipment in the gym. While gyms tend to have long opening hours, these times are not suitable for everyone and not every gym has personal training on offer. Likewise, gyms can get crowded during peak times, such as before and after the traditional workday.
In-home personal training allows the client to choose a setting that works best for their interests and fitness goals. For example, clients can purchase whatever exercise equipment they enjoy using and build their workout routines around their preferences. Clients can also ask their in-home personal trainer to make use of outdoor spaces, such as their backyards or nearby parks. As a result, personal trainers can create varied routines that hold the client’s interest.
4. Equipment Costs Are Minimal
While some clients may already have gym equipment in their homes, this is not necessary to work with a personal trainer. In fact, personal trainers can develop exercise plans that require no equipment at all.
Personal trainers often start clients at the beginning of their fitness journeys with bodyweight-only exercises. Beginners only need a few items to begin: an exercise mat, a pair of secure sneakers, and a water bottle. Personal trainers can adapt their recommendations for clients on tighter budgets who cannot make an upfront investment in equipment.
5. Trainers Can Conduct Sessions in Person or Via Conferencing Technology
In-home personal training can take place in two formats: in-person or remotely.
In-person trainers will travel to their clients’ homes or another chosen location. Some trainers will bring equipment for clients to use. In-person sessions are beneficial for clients who are more motivated by the trainer’s presence. In-person training is also great for clients who may need more hands-on support due to injuries or unfamiliarity with proper form.
Online sessions are delivered through a video conferencing software like Zoom or Skype. Online personal training still holds clients accountable, as sessions are scheduled in advance. However, they allow for more flexibility, as trainers can work with clients throughout the world. Online personal training can work well for clients with schedules that don’t align with Jim hours. Clients can choose a trainer in a different time zone who will be able to accommodate their availability.
While trainers cannot physically correct their client’s form, a well-placed camera allows the trainer to view the client’s positioning. They can give clear instructions to help the client adjust themselves and perform each exercise safely.
6. One-on-One Attention Is Motivating
In-home personal training removes many of the barriers that prevent people from committing to regular exercise. For example, even if the client has car problems or there is bad weather, the class can continue as usual. Additionally, hiring a trainer to complement an at-home exercise routine can add variety and challenge to a workout. Without professional help, people may reach a fitness plateau and have difficulty reaching their next goal. An in-home trainer can provide guidance to keep clients motivated.