THE BENEFITS OF PERSONAL TRAINING
Why You Should Start in 2025
The start of a new year often comes with health and fitness-related resolutions. These resolutions may include becoming stronger, eating better, developing a consistent workout routine, drinking less alcohol, etc. While these goals are realistic and attainable, sticking to them can be a challenge. This is where personal training at PFP can make all the difference. Here’s how working with a personal trainer at PFP can help you achieve your New Year’s fitness goals and sustain them long after January ends:
1. Personalized Goal Setting and Planning
One of the main reasons resolutions don’t get past the second week of January is due to lack of direction, planning, and unrealistic expectations. Our personal trainers will help you set realistic, measurable, and attainable goals tailored to your lifestyle, fitness level, and time constraints. They’ll create a custom workout plan designed to keep you progressing steadily, avoiding burnout or injury. Most importantly, they’ll help you create short-term and long-term goals, so that you understand realistic timing on achieving different types of goals. For instance, want to run a 5k? Your trainer may help you set a goal for a 3-month training plan. Within that plan, you may set milestones for accomplishing one consecutive mile, a certain pace, etc.
2. Accountability
It’s easy to skip a workout when no one’s watching. Having a trainer provides the accountability you need to stay consistent and gives you a weekly routine at the gym. Knowing that someone is expecting you at the gym or checking in on your progress motivates you to show up and put in the work. This consistency is key to forming lasting habits. If possible, we recommend scheduling recurring sessions so that you show up at the gym at the same time and day. This will help you stay consistent in showing up for sessions when you least want to.
3. Expert Guidance
Are you someone who does enjoy working out but is just not sure how to achieve your goals? Have you been training for a while but feel like you’ve plateaued? Many people approach their fitness goals with enthusiasm but lack the knowledge to train effectively. Our trainers will teach you proper techniques to maximize results and minimize injury risks. They’ll guide you through each exercise, ensuring you’re performing movements correctly and efficiently, and trainers design workouts that cater to your specific needs and goals.
4. Building Long-Term Habits
Personal training is about instilling habits that last a lifetime. When working with one of our coaches, you’ll learn how to incorporate fitness into your daily and weekly routines, develop a deeper understanding of how your body needs to move, and build the confidence at the gym to workout independently. Before you know it, you may even begin looking forward to your sessions.
5. Tracking Progress
Your training program is customized to you, your abilities, and your goals. Your coach will assess your abilities, monitor your progress over time, and adjust your program based on your results. They use data and feedback to ensure you’re on track to meet your goals. Seeing tangible improvements in your strength, endurance, or physique can be incredibly motivating and reinforce your commitment, as well as make training feel more meaningful.
Start Your Journey Today
Investing in a personal trainer is a commitment to yourself. With our guidance, expertise, and support, you’ll not only achieve your fitness goals but also build a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. Ready to start your journey? Book a fitness assessment with one of our PFP coaches to get started!