Did you use a Personal Trainer?

I am over 2 years out and I have about 30 more lbs to go. I am pretty bad with exercise. I wonder if I should hire a personal trainer. Has anyone hired one? Did it help keep you motivated? i dont know what to do when i go to the gym

Nicole,

I have used a trainer at various times. I find it helps me with accountability - I know I have an appt so I will make sure to go to the gym. It is also good to work with somebody if you are just starting out to make sure your form is good.

Mary

I started working out with a trainer in January.
I started out at once a week and worked my way up to 3x a week (to train for a road race).
I hate doing weights, so it was the motivation I needed to get it done.
I have seen great results.

I highly recommend the trainer because if they are good they will mix it up and keep you motivated. I've been using trainers for 8 yrs. and trust me if it was up to me to weight train it wouldn't happen. I will do cardio but I don't know why it just nice to be accountable and have someone make sure your form is right.

Kim

I too hired a personal trainer; in fact, I had two. But when it was all said and done I worked out better with my friends. Therefore, I don't use my trainers anymore. The people I met at the gym and exercise with daily keeps me accountable.

I am using a trainer now 2 days a week.  This was the best thing I could have done.  He is kicking my ??? and after a month and half of doing this i have seen a huge results.  My contract is up here shortly with him, and wil be signing up for more... I am lifing the weights 6 days a week now and doing the carido the same.