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Novice 
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now i am sayin this knowin that some of u might have personal trainers.. but whats the point..??? they are way expensive.. and there is only so much they can teach u.. when i was in highschool there was a group of pansies that went to the gym they all had there lil PERSONAL trainers.. but the funny thing is when i would go in with my buddies.. we would out lift and out grow them on our own.. with no personal trainers.. so what is the point? guess some people need a lil guardian angel to push them to the limits cause they dont have the drive themselves. ------------------    | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1366 |
Most people who have trainers are rich old woman that want a young muscle guy watching them. Or maybe an older guy or woman that really dont know any better.  | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 12 |
That is totally not true. I happen to have a trainer. The reason I do, is because I work-out at 4:30am and I can't get anyone else to work-out that early. I happen to be 6'1 220. 49"C 17"A. At least with a trainer you have someone to push you and spot you. I happen to have a very good trainer. | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 43 |
I think a lot of these people just have trouble motivating themselves(musclejock you are obviously an exception). Don't get me wrong, I work part-time in a fitness facility so I understand the importance of proper instruction when you are a novice. But for most that keep them any length of time it is just a social thing. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 153 |
UNTRUE-I've owned my own PT company for over 3 yrs and have prepped many national level male and female athletes.All have placed in the top 3.I wasted 2 yrs of training without any help-then I got a trainer and I still use some of his ideas 9 yrs later.Go into any gym across the country and you will see MANY people who need help!! There are some very bad trainers out there too-just do your homework J | ||
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Novice
Posts: 5 |
i know i have seen fat slobs.. and they are all.. ohhh i have a trainer.. i aske em how long theyve had one.. and they say.. 6 years.. whats the point then?? when all they are doin is showin off their money?? i had a trainer for my first year... but then i took over for myself.. i am 6'4" 225 and i am one of the better physiques in my gym.. so what does a pt do if hes been training a guy for 6 years and the guy is still a fat slob.. doesnt look to good on his record does it? like anything there are always exceptions. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 205 |
while we're on this topic, what is up with all the fat out of shape pts? half the pts in my gym look like theyve never laid a finger on a weight. | ||
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Novice
Posts: 5 |
Damn good point.. just cause they read a book or take a class that qualifies them to tell others how to improve themselves?? interesting... maybe i should read a book how to give an open heart surgery and try it on one of these pts ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 458 |
When I first started working out I used a trainer four times to teach proper form on things like deadlift and squats. TO bad the fucker did not teach good form. A waste of money. I am glad I retaught my self the proper way before I fucking hurt something or someone. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 861 |
dont even get my ass started... ive ranted about this a few times on here... | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 207 |
Hey hey now I am a trainer  I am hurt by your posts  I train a lot of women and some are older and overweight. These women were never athletes and never lifted a weight in their lives. They have no idea as far as technique and frequency etc. Their diets are so far off it is crazy. And I have trained some men too! Being a female trainer I dont train as many men. If I do its usally a social thing you could say. But people need motivation, they need someone to keep them held accountable. And it is consistent and dependable. Its not for everyone but it is a good thing as well. And I also have a trainer myself. I am training to compete and I need to lift heavy lbs and need his guidance and experience in the field of bodybuilding etc. ok done rantin | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1298 |
Bottom line is there are good trainers & then some of them really suck.My brother has his own training buissiness.People pay him good money cause he knows his shit & motivates the fuck out of them also.When some of these people are just coming into trainig,nutrition & all that it really helps to spend a few dollars & learn the shit instead of fucking around forever & still not knowing shit.I see too many people in the the gym just starting out that have no clue what they are doing. ------------------ BROS BEFORE HO'S | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 595 |
As has been said, there are good and bad trainers. If your goal is to get big and you feel you need help, look for a guy that's gotten there himself (or herself). There was a small gym that I went to in Salisbury, MD that mostly was geared to personal service of middle-aged and older folks. The owner was a big guy and if I needed a trainer, I would have hired him personally (not any of the ladies he hired for the place). Why? Because he tailored his programs to what people wanted and he obviously knew a thing or two about putting on size. When evaluating a trainer, first impressions can go a LONG way. Beyond that, look at their clients and then see what they have to say. We're all smart enough to know whether or not a particular personal trainer is full of it or not. Just my $.02 ------------------ | ||
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Moderator 
Posts: 2465 |
Most elite athletes have trainers, to individualize the workouts. A good trainer will push you harder - like a good lifting partner. |
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