Personal trainer?

[ScotiaLass]

Hi @ScotiaLass, I also hate the gym and I found using a personal trainer helpful. I had a nice young Portuguese lad called Bruno, who was also training to be an osteopath and so was very knowledgeable about the body. I didn't go for long as I can't stand the music, also I went away to work so was not around (the gym was close to my then office). But I really noticed a difference in my strength and tone even in a short time. What felt motivating was it was like going to play instead of going to work - I was off to pull ropes and throw balls and balance on wobbly boards and mess about with machinery in company with a very focussed and nice bloke and it made it fun. I would say give it a go!

It did teach me that I can't do it again - if I had a trainer it would have to be in a private setting as I have such low tolerance for the noise in a gym and would rather be outdoors. But it was motivating and I made progress. Good luck!

The chap I have in mind is well qualified with quite a few years experience and will come to you, or a place of your choice. I'd rather be outside too!

 

[Ganymede]

The chap I have in mind is well qualified with quite a few years experience and will come to you, or a place of your choice. I'd rather be outside too!

I really, really believe in exercising outdoors, but I would definitely say the training indoors has value!

Mind you I also generally don't exercise unless it achieves something else, eg learning a skill, getting somewhere, garden produce or self-expression! (eg skiing, bike/walk/ski, gardening and dancing!).

 

[ScotiaLass]

I really, really believe in exercising outdoors, but I would definitely say the training indoors has value!

Mind you I also generally don't exercise unless it achieves something else, eg learning a skill, getting somewhere, garden produce or self-expression! (eg skiing, bike/walk/ski, gardening and dancing!).

Well I want to tone up and lose weight so I suppose that achieves something!
I know what you mean though

 

[Ganymede]

Well I want to tone up and lose weight so I suppose that achieves something!
I know what you mean though

You would definitely tone up using a trainer, and I found that it helped me exercise more effectively and enjoyably because of having the additional strength and tone. So I think my only-when-doing-something-else approach is probably working against me! Also the trainer was very encouraging and serious in a nice way, which helped.

 

[ScotiaLass]

You would definitely tone up using a trainer, and I found that it helped me exercise more effectively and enjoyably because of having the additional strength and tone. So I think my only-when-doing-something-else approach is probably working against me! Also the trainer was very encouraging and serious in a nice way, which helped.

I know the Tai Chi is helping me tone a bit, but I need more!

 

[ScotiaLass]

If I can be serious for a moment, I'd also recommend Steve Peters' book The Chimp Paradox. It's about stopping irrational, impulsive behaviours and understanding why we behave in such a way (as well as identifying the triggers to this behaviour). @Hill Wimp recommended it to me - and I have found it very useful.

I don't know if my brain could cope! I don't do change well due to my AS.
Irrational and impulsive however.....

 

[ScotiaLass]

It's an interesting and, thankfully, easy read. I don't think he recommends anything too radical but does provide some insight and I find it helps me to avoid situations which get my 'inner chimp' acting up.

I will give it a read over the summer.
I started Tai Chi as I knew it would be a challenge; the physical contact with strangers, the challenge of my balance issues etc.
It has been hard but I love it and the ethos....it's something I am trying to live my life by now

 

[Hill Wimp]

I do recommend the Chimp Paradox, it's really easy to read and it did make me chuckle in parts. It does make you think a bit more in certain situations and i have been known to blame my chimp on many an occassion.

I just hope he knows i haven't got room for him in my panniers next week

 

[mybike]

I suffer with depression and I know I comfort eat
It's where I am right now and I need to break it. I haven't used a PT before but been thinking it may be what I need.
The cycling is fine, but on it's own, not enough to stop me gaining weight when I'm like this. I have put on so much weight it's ridiculous.

You sound like my OH, perhaps the mirrors aren't a good idea since you'll just get depressed etc.

 

[ScotiaLass]

You sound like my OH, perhaps the mirrors aren't a good idea since you'll just get depressed etc.

I'm usually pretty okay and have learned to cope but it's the (14th) anniversary of my mums death this week and well....

 

[mybike]

I'm usually pretty okay and have learned to cope but it's the (14th) anniversary of my mums death this week and well....

You do have my sympathy.

 

[ScotiaLass]

You do have my sympathy.

Thanks. Not made any easier with the passing of my daddy this January. Bummer!

 

[vernon]

It can now be revealed that @vernon is my personal trainer. While he's away he's set me a training plan to increase my pie intake without resorting to artificial stimulants and other devious methods such as doping. I am pleased to say that I am on course of a PB (pie blow-out)

Go Rocky go!

 

[vernon]

I find it helps me to avoid situations which get my 'inner chimp' acting up.

What's wrong with monkeying around?

Greg, my host has appointed himself as my personal trainer and together we have mastered synchronised napping between beers.

 

[Debade]

My wife was a personal trainer for many years. If it is difficult to be self motivated, organize an interesting exercise program and receive some support and comments about your effort (good and bad), it is a good idea, I think. Trainers are not all the same so you might need to try more than one.