the results from my personal trainer consult
I had my free consult with the personal trainer today at 4.
Because I get off work at 3;30 and have to pick up my daughter from work at 5;00 I knew that I wouldn't have time for a workout. I talked to a lady from the gym and she told me that the consult has no actual exercise for the person so I did not bring my gym clothing.
I get to the gym right before 4, there is no one at the desk, I wait, chat with a friend. at 4:05 another "desk girl" comes in I ask her if the trainer is there and let her know that I am there and waiting. The trainer hadn't arrived yet....I wait........4;15 I ask if she may have called earlier to say she wouldn't be there. no message but wait. she is on the phone with a different "desk girl" she had to take her grandson to an appointment..blah, blah, blah.........WTF???? My time is just as important as this persons, I am sure that she could have given some notice that she wasn't going to be there, They had my home and cell number right in her appointment book. I got excuses from the desk girl and was asked if I wanted to re-book with the same trainer tomorrow? hmm...NOPE! she will never get a dime from me let alone $50/hr!
My gym sucks! Nobody seems to give a rats ass about anything and they certainly don't know much of anything and the "trainers" are only there during the day...hmm what time is "day" over? I am there before 4pm 4 days a week and have never seen anyone but dumb desk girls! The air conditioning doesn't work in half the rooms, most of the machines have something that doesn't work, the pool is always too warm and the sauna too cold....GRRRRR!!!!!!!
I am too cheap to walk away as I have already paid. between summer and surgery I will keep doing what I am doing, but come February I am outta there!
take care,
Michelle
Because I get off work at 3;30 and have to pick up my daughter from work at 5;00 I knew that I wouldn't have time for a workout. I talked to a lady from the gym and she told me that the consult has no actual exercise for the person so I did not bring my gym clothing.
I get to the gym right before 4, there is no one at the desk, I wait, chat with a friend. at 4:05 another "desk girl" comes in I ask her if the trainer is there and let her know that I am there and waiting. The trainer hadn't arrived yet....I wait........4;15 I ask if she may have called earlier to say she wouldn't be there. no message but wait. she is on the phone with a different "desk girl" she had to take her grandson to an appointment..blah, blah, blah.........WTF???? My time is just as important as this persons, I am sure that she could have given some notice that she wasn't going to be there, They had my home and cell number right in her appointment book. I got excuses from the desk girl and was asked if I wanted to re-book with the same trainer tomorrow? hmm...NOPE! she will never get a dime from me let alone $50/hr!
My gym sucks! Nobody seems to give a rats ass about anything and they certainly don't know much of anything and the "trainers" are only there during the day...hmm what time is "day" over? I am there before 4pm 4 days a week and have never seen anyone but dumb desk girls! The air conditioning doesn't work in half the rooms, most of the machines have something that doesn't work, the pool is always too warm and the sauna too cold....GRRRRR!!!!!!!
I am too cheap to walk away as I have already paid. between summer and surgery I will keep doing what I am doing, but come February I am outta there!
take care,
Michelle
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www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
I have been a member at 3 different gyms, and have yet to find a trainer worth a damn that is associated with that gym.
Some of the things that I found that is consistant acros those gyms
1. They have very little experience
2. They have no ability to adapt to the individual. They have what seems like 1 generic plan that they hand out to everyone.
3. They have very little desire to be accomodating.
4. They have all been very interested in upselling you.
You are much better off IMO to check with professional trainers in your area, talk to others at the gym, etc etc and find someone who can work with you and build an exercise plan for you.
Good luck
Scott
Some of the things that I found that is consistant acros those gyms
1. They have very little experience
2. They have no ability to adapt to the individual. They have what seems like 1 generic plan that they hand out to everyone.
3. They have very little desire to be accomodating.
4. They have all been very interested in upselling you.
You are much better off IMO to check with professional trainers in your area, talk to others at the gym, etc etc and find someone who can work with you and build an exercise plan for you.
Good luck
Scott
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
Scott,
Thanks for the advice.
I am going to start checking out some other sources. I do think that I may really benefit from a trainer because I truly haven't got a clue what I am doing. LOL, I mean the treadmill and the eliptical is basic but when it comes to weights and stuff..eeek...
Take care,
Michelle
Thanks for the advice.
I am going to start checking out some other sources. I do think that I may really benefit from a trainer because I truly haven't got a clue what I am doing. LOL, I mean the treadmill and the eliptical is basic but when it comes to weights and stuff..eeek...
Take care,
Michelle
Michelle,
That sucks, I'm sorry. I have been thinking more and more about becoming a trainer as a side part time job and all of this is important feedback for me... but thankfully, not new information. Like you, my time is precious, and a courtesy call would have been nice.
I've belonged to a few gyms over the years... the YMCA, 24 Hour Fitness, and now Allstar Fitness, which is by far my favorite gym. I'm actually dealing with professionals and my time is valued! My gym offers 2 free PT sessions as well and boy did my trainer try to upsell me at the last visit. Since I am training for a triathlon, I decided to meet with her again tomorrow to get some training tips- I even got a 3rd free session! I am going to go from there and maybe pay for additional sessions, and get some tips on how to become a certified trainer!
That sucks, I'm sorry. I have been thinking more and more about becoming a trainer as a side part time job and all of this is important feedback for me... but thankfully, not new information. Like you, my time is precious, and a courtesy call would have been nice.
I've belonged to a few gyms over the years... the YMCA, 24 Hour Fitness, and now Allstar Fitness, which is by far my favorite gym. I'm actually dealing with professionals and my time is valued! My gym offers 2 free PT sessions as well and boy did my trainer try to upsell me at the last visit. Since I am training for a triathlon, I decided to meet with her again tomorrow to get some training tips- I even got a 3rd free session! I am going to go from there and maybe pay for additional sessions, and get some tips on how to become a certified trainer!
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