Sick – Doctor? Weight Loss – Personal Trainer?

Would you ask your hairdresser to diagnose a mechanical problem on your car, or your dentist for some advice on building an extension? Of course not. Then why would you ask your doctor about weight loss and exercise when their line of work is in the diagnosis and treatment of sickness and disease? Certainly, doctors are becoming more and more aware of the benefits of exercise in helping their patients to improve their health, but they must spend their very limited time between treating patients keeping themselves abreast of new developments in medicines and treatments that help patients fight disease. They don't have the time to invest in learning about the mechanics of exercise. Doesn't it make more sense that for an in-depth discussion on how diet and exercise can benefit your health you would talk to a personal trainer?

A good personal trainer will have spent an extensive amount of time learning all about exercise…how different exercises are done, how to target specific areas of the body, how to avoid injuries and the quickest and most effective ways of losing weight etc.  They should have qualifications that they have achieved in areas such as nutrition, weight loss, advanced training, outdoor exercise and training in different environments…so don’t be afraid to ask.

A good personal trainer will have the expertise to teach you the correct way to perform  various types of exercise, to not only lessen your risk of becoming injured, but also to increase the benefits to be gained from those exercises when done correctly. 
They should be knowledgeable about the physical limitations of some conditions and be able to tailor exercises to those limitations, so that improvements are still possible.  

Despite the tough guy image portrayed by a number of personal trainers on reality-based television shows, we don’t all “bark" out orders to get our clients to exercise. Personal trainers should be understanding to the plight of the overweight person who hasn't exercised in a long while, and be able to offer realistic and achievable solutions.

A personal trainer gives you the one-on-one instruction and attention that most of us need to make changes to our health. The expert knowledge and guidance that a good personal trainer adds to your exercise sessions is invaluable. You can achieve more in the time you spend exercising and working towards your weight loss or fitness goals with  a personal trainer, than with just about anyone else.

Doctors keep themselves informed about the latest research and developments in the treating of disease and illness.  Personal trainers keep themselves informed about the latest trends in the exercise and weight loss world and can advise you impartially about the newest fads appearing on the exercise scene cleverly marketed with a lot of glitz and empty promises before you endanger your health by trying to follow them.

If you have a bad case of the flu, a broken bone, or a medical concern, seek treatment from your doctor.  If you have a weight or fitness problem or just looking to make improvements to your health then I recommend that you contact a personal trainer.

To Your Health and fitness - Jago

Authors Name: Jago Holmes, New Image Fitness Limited

Telephone: 01422 836157

Email: jago@anewimage.co.uk