Here are some non-technical questions regarding the training programmes. Andy answers them for you.
1. Where do you conduct the training sessions?
2. Can you come to my home gym to train me?
3. Why should I pay for a personal trainer when I can get all I want from books and magazines?
5. I have heard some freelance personal trainers charging only $40. Why are your charges so high?
6. Why should I train 2 to 3 times a week? Is it because you earn more money this way?
7. Will weight training make women bulkier?
9. Will I get aches all over my body? I work long hours, so the last thing I want is a torture session.
1. Where do you conduct your training sessions?
I'm based in Gym360 at the Gallery Hotel. It's beautiful gym situated at Robertson Quay. Here's a map of the location.
There're no extra charges like membership if you're my "student". Lockers and towels will also be provided.
2.
Can you come to my home/apartment gym to train me?
While it is always best to train at a "complete gym", I can
do a house call if your home gym is adequate. In fact, I can even train
you without a gym! There will be a small surcharge for house calls.
3. Why should I pay for a personal trainer when I can get all I want from books and magazines?
Sure, there're
photos describing the workouts in your magazines. However, certain things
like posture and technique require much more detail. This is where a personal
trainer comes in. A personal trainer highlights the essence of each movement
so that you can have a great and safe workout, and ultimately, your results.
A trainer also motivates you to stay focused and motivated to exercise.
Now, getting started AND staying on the programme is tough for most people.
Your books and magazines really can't replace a professional personal
trainer.
4. My friend/boyfriend/girlfriend is an expert. He/she can train me for free. Why should I pay for your services?
Training with some
"guru" for free sounds like a good idea. Or is it? You may risk
injury if you train at a higher intensity than you should. Or you may
not reach your goal because your friend's workout doesn't suit you.
If you service your car with a professional mechanic, there's no reason
why you should let uncertified people "mess around" with your
physique.
5. I have heard some freelance personal trainers charging only $40. Why are your charges so high?
Personal Training charges are normally around S$70 - $80 per hour. If you visit any mega gym, you'd need to purchase a large training package usually above 25 sessions to enjoy a lower rate like S$70.
Freelance personal trainers have the freedom to undercut whoever they want. Honestly, I have heard of S$40 per hour trainers myself. It may look you're getting a good deal. However for that money, you're probably getting your training in a pay-per-entry gym. While there's nothing wrong with that, you also probably won't get a decent showering/changing/locker room. You'd have to bring along your own towels. You'd need to put up with poor gym etiquettes from other gym users. You'd need to make do with rusty equipment. For all these, I'd say S$40 is really very "expensive". Honestly.
6. Why should I train 2 to 3 times a week? Is it because you earn more money this way?
The body needs
the necessary stimulant to change. Whatever your goal is, you need to
be consistent in order to achieve it. There's really no point in training
once a month because you probably won't get anything out of it. By training
2 to 3 times a week with a trainer, you get a good balance of training
and rest that enables you to achieve your goal.
If I'm really so money-minded, I'd recommend you to train with me every
day and not 2-3 times a week. And if I really want to make a lot of money,
I won't be a personal trainer. No apologies for my candour.
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7. Will weight training make women bulkier?
No. Men and women are different. That's
why I need to shave my chin and don't have to wear a bra. So ladies, you
don't have to worry about becoming bulky if you start exercising because
you WON'T. In fact, weight training is necessary in women's training programme
to increase lean tissue, improve strength, correct posture and enhance
fat loss.
8.
When will I see results?
You have to be realistic about achieving
your goal. Science dictates that if you exercise correctly relative to
your goals and consistently, you WILL reach your target. In my workout
programmes, measurements are done around every 6 weeks so that we can
monitor your progress consistently. While I cannot specify the results
you'll see, I can GUARANTEE that you will improve your fitness and physique
if we go according to schedule.
9.
Will I get aches all over my body? I work long hours, so the last thing
I want is a torture session.
For beginners or people who lay off exercise
for a long time, you may experience some muscle aches at the start of
your workout programme. This is common because your muscles are experiencing
an initial shock from the exercises that are new to you. As you progress,
exercising becomes a norm for your body, so the ache lessens. A personal
trainer can help you with stretching your muscles after each workout.
10. Why should I trust you when you don't hold any prestigious title such as "bodybuilding champion"?
It's great to have a "champion" as your personal trainer. However, a good trainer doesn't always have to be a champion bodybuilder.
Why do you look for all that pedigree in your trainer if he cannot make your physique and fitness improve? You want someone to customise a programme for YOU, NOT follow his own programme.
A good trainer is someone who's ever reliable, honest, able to plan your fitness programme according to your goals and fitness levels, possess a likeable character, and above all, able to deliver a good, effective and fun workout.
Just look at my own "before and after" photos. Then look at my clients' testimonials. I'm confident that I meet all the criteria for a good trainer. Try me and you'll know.