Hiring A Trainer

[doxieville 799]

I belong to Lifetime Fitness and plan to get back into swimming in 2 more weeks. Still need my gall bladder incisions to heal. Can anyone who has a trainer give me a price estimate? I'm trying to decide if its worth it or just stick to swimming. Thanks!

[Need-a-Sleeve 211]

I just joined my first gym & hired my first trainer. Prices in the DFW area range from $25-70 an hour. Mine is $25 an hour since I bought a package of 8 sessions.

Since I am a gym 'virgin', I had no idea how to work the weigh resistance machines. Plus I wanted an older women as my trainer & Gail is 50. My first session was tonight & I am soooo glad I did it & got her!

[Eat That Frog 53]

I signed a contract for twice a week for 6 months and it cost $60 per week plus tax.

[luckylady131 51]

I'm a member of Lifetime Fitness too, and last month I joined T.E.A.M Weightloss. It has been great! It's a small group of people working with a personal trainer 3 days a week, plus you meet with a dietician. In my group there are usually 4-6 people in the class.

http://lifetimefitne...m/docs/DOC-1341 - The just had a special so it was 2 months with 1 month free, since it's 12 week sessions. I paid $350 for the 3 months.

I am a person who needs that accoutability. Working out at home doesn't do it for me - I quit too easily. But if I have classes to go to, or a trainer who's expecting me, or a friend to go with regularly - then I go. So going to Lifetime is a must for me to get off my butt and workout!

[doxieville 799]

Wow! Thanks everyone for your answers! Very helpful. I'll start with looking into the TEAM program at LF and go from there. You guys rock!

[shamr0ck 14]

I pay $65 per hour for my trainer, but i know that there are other options. $50-70 seems to be the price range in the Austin area. However, you can do small group classes with a trainer for much less. I think it is great that you are going to see a trainer, it's a great way to start a lifelong exercise plan!

[Need-a-Sleeve 211]

At the gym I am going to they showed me an article that people that joined a gym and hired a trainer were still members at 2 years out while those that did not left after 3-4 months. I believe it!

[Need-a-Sleeve 211]

And by members, I meant actively working out!

[doxieville 799]

Thanks everyone! I got cleared to start exercisng slowly. So i think i'll walk this week and then next week wander into Lifetlme and talk to someone about a trainer.