Personal Training

Can Personal Traing Help? - Many patients ask about the benefits of Personal Training. Wether or not it may help with preventing their back problems and achieving their goals. I shall attempt here to explain the various benefits and disadvantages to be aware of, that may make you consider a Personal trainer.

Reasons to suggest you may need a Personal Trainer.

•Boredom with same old exercise routine
•Athletes wishing to improve in their specific sport
•Training regularly, but posture remains the same
•Unable to motivate yourself
•Not sure how to get achieve your goals

What can I expect from a Personal Trainer? Firstly a trainer will need to ask you precisely what your goals and ambitions are. They will assess your lifestyle including your working routines. They will assess your body shape including anomolies.A case history of past injuries, illnesses, sports and exercise will be built up. Current and past diet will be discussed. When all this has been analysed the trainer will assess your present limits by measuring weighing and testing. They will screen you for basic health and safety to exercise. They may ask you to visit your GP and obtain a letter that recommends exercise. The trainer will then formulate a programme of achievable targets, which should direct you towards your personal goals. A trainer will re-assess you at regular intervals to measure the gains and improvements.

How many sessions do I need? This will depend entirely upon your present ability and personal goals. Some people require only an initial programme with occasional re-assessments, and upgraded programmes. Often some people are able to achieve the targets without constant attention by their personal trainer. Many people new to exercise prefer the comfort of having the trainer with them for some time.

What are the downsides? Time! To exercise you have to commit time. Trainers are generally good at finding you time in your daily routine. Money! Trainers have to charge for their time, so the more you can do yourself the less expensive it is to achieve your goals. Equipment! It is very important to have the correct shoes and clothes to work out in, especially to prevent injuries.

Looking for a Personal Trainer? At the Sports injury Clinic we have the ability to screen and assess you, then match you with the correct kind of personal trainer for you. We are able to check you for biomechanical problems that may arise. We are able to build with the Personal Trainer the correct exercise routine for you. If you have any questions please email:

appointments@theosteopath.net