As a Personal Trainer I most certainly advocate including exercise as part of your regular health and fitness routine.  I’m even going to suggest that maybe you look at employing the services of a Personal Trainer! Well, duh!

So it should really come as no surprise when I tell my clients and my potential clients that I, myself have a personal trainer also.  But it does.  The most common response would be “Oh really? Why would YOU need a PT .. you can do it all yourself. “

Why, yes, yes I can plan my program and train myself.  But there are days when I just don’t feel the urge to push myself as hard as I could … or should.

Like today’s training session for example.  Because of the “issue” I have with my arm at the moment I am limited in what I can do, so leg strength has been a focus in our last few sessions.  Today we thought we would shake it up and did a more cardio focused session.  And no, I probably would not have put myself through that session today by myself .. I was sucking in the big ones after the warm up! 
Now, I’m feeling pretty happy that I got out there and worked hard!  Maybe just to make up for some treats over the weekend a little bit …

Rehydration required!!

The reasons I have a PT are just the same as why anyone else would benefit from having a PT …

Someone to push me and challenge me …
Someone I need to be accountable to and make sure I turn up to my appointment
Someone to think for me … I just do what they tell me to do and I don’t have to think about what is next
Someone to make sure my technique is spot on!

What do I love most about having a PT … I know that I have worked hard, put in a decent effort and have definitely had a quality session!  Oh and I feel pretty darn good after a kick arse session!