How to find a personal trainer (PT): Are there cheap personal trainers in worth hiring?

I understand that you may want to hire a qualified personal trainer to help you with your fitness journey, but you may not be able to find an affordable personal trainer.

The cost of personal training in London is higher than anywhere else in the UK, but in Sittingbourne the costs are reasonable. I am sure you are wondering whether hiring a personal trainer is worth it?

When trying to find a personal trainer in Sittingbourne people often opt for a cheap personal trainer as they may see it as an “economic” option, but is that really the best choice for you?

This write up serves to enlighten people who need a personal trainer on what some of the best options are on a limited budget.

It will also help to explain some of the pros and cons you face when your budget is limited.

The benefits of a personal trainer (PT)

A personal trainer should be the go to person when you need some extra motivation when you are trying to achieve your fitness goal to take your health to the next level.

Fitness coaches have a level 3 qualification that allows them to tailor training plans based on your current fitness levels to achieve your goals.

Fitness coaches, can specialize in a wide a variety of disciplines. For example, some may specialize in marathon preparation, rehabilitation, weight loss, sports performance or even nutrition.

It can be difficult trying to get the right trainer for you based on your goals, and your personality so you have to do your research to find the right one.

If you are on a limited budget it becomes extremely difficult to find the right personal trainer for you, as a cheap personal trainer may not be a good personal trainer.

I’m not saying its impossible to find a good and cheap fitness trainer…….
But it is very difficult. There a few choices for you.

What will a good level 3 personal trainer do for you?

Sometimes you don’t attach the correct value between what a cheap personal trainer offers and charges compared to everyone else.

This maybe because you don’t know what a good personal trainer does. Apart from the one to one personal training sessions a good personal trainer will:

·        Prepare each session

·        Plan objectives

·        Measure and analyse progress

·        Prepare your complementary work routine

·        Analyse your diet

·        Find out how you are executing your training

·        Answer your questions

Always remember that his/her price is not only for the time they spend with you. There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes that you won’t see.

How to find a personal trainer?

If you are looking for a personal trainer to work with one to one in a physical location like your house, park or gym try this:

·        Do a google search for cheap personal trainer or personal trainer near me and

·        Send Emails to 10-12 different personal trainers asking for quotes.

·        You can then choose a cheap personal trainer from the 3 that come in at the cheapest price

·        You may also be able to haggle on price with them to get the cheapest price.

Things to look for in a good personal trainer

When looking at a personal trainer look at the level of experience they have. Make sure you research thoroughly and try to find out the following things:

• Find out how long they have been training for.
• How many clients have they trained
• How are there current clients doing
• Find out how many testimonials they have
• Look on their profile or website for how many qualifications they have
• Find out what area they specialise in
• Find out if they offer support outside of your sessions

Once you have narrowed down your list to personal trainers that meet the above criteria, and then do a price comparison and choose your personal trainer after evaluating all of the above.

Types of PT sessions available to bring the cost down

If you think the cost of hiring a personal trainer is too great, consider some of the semi private options that can help you lower the price, such as:

·        Dual personal training (you and a friend)

·        Group personal training with a few friends to share the cost

·        Online personal training

Dual personal training

Sharing your pr session with a freind with the same fitness goal as you is a great way to bring the price down. On average PTs in London charge £60, which means you may be able to get a PT session for £40 or less.

Group personal training

If you want to reduce the cost even further, than this is a great option. You will not be able to get the individualised service from one-on-one personal training, but you probably can get similar results for even less.

Groups can be as small as 6 people, at a cost of £300 per moth in London for 12 sessions, which lowers the cost to £25 per session.

However, if you work in a larger group of up to 30 people you can pay as little as £100 per month, which is as little as £8.33 a session.

The advantage of working with a group is:

• You get group support like with weight watchers and slimming world
• You are provided with educational resources
• Your training program is designed by an expert
• You get taught how to do exercises correctly
• You have your form and technique corrected by an expert
• You get pushed to work as hard as you can
• Training sessions are fun and burn fat
• You will get support from your fitness instructor outside of your sessions

Different companies offer different types of training goals like:

Weight loss
strength and conditioning
Flexibility
Muscle building

However, it is likely that most group PT sessions are going to be aimed at losing weight.

Online fitness

Working with an online personal trainer is another way to cut down on costs. many personal trainers will assess you and provide you with a fitness program for between £20-£100 a month.

This is a great option if you have the self-discipline to train by yourself, but just need some guidance on how to take your workouts to the next level. 

However, if you want a more personalised service or online sessions prices can be as high as £500 a month.

Reasons why cheap personal training may not be the right fit for you.

Your health is at stake
If you need a car for your business or your personal life do you buy the cheapest car that money can buy?

The answer is probably no……

There is normally a reason why a car is going cheap.

However, there are always exception to the rule. For instance, there may be a situation when someone is leaving the country and they just want a quick sale of their great car.

When this happens, you get a bargain.

When choosing a cheap personal trainer, you may also get a bargain. However, often when you buy something for cheap it is because it is of low quality.

In the example of the cheap car it may break down after two weeks. Something similar may happen to you if you choose a chap personal trainer. For example:

·        He may end up injuring you.

·        He may not be able to get you the results you want

·        He may run off with your money

These are great risks to take with your health, so if you can you should pay the extra money and avoid a cheap personal trainer.

Other disadvantages of a cheap personal trainers

·        They may not be a certified personal trainer

·        They may not have the best qualifications in the industry

·        They may be unreliable

·        They may steal your money and not deliver the sessions.

Why should you avoid a cheap personal trainer?

A cheap personal trainer will charge less for there service but they wont be able to afford to reinvest their money back into their business to pay for the best courses.

As a result they may be using training methods that are outdated.

Only a top personal trainer will have the best qualifications. A cheap personal trainer will probably have average qualifications.

Risk of injury

We spoke about the risk of injury earlier. I want to elaborate a bit more on this point. We all know that physical exercise is good for you.

However, there may be some contraindications (health problems) for you that will affect how you should exercise.
if these contraindications are not managed properly it can cause injuries. A cheap personal trainer may increase your risk of injury through malpractice.

Some examples malpractices can be:

·        Performing excessively demanding sessions without preparing you

·        Making you perform exercises for which you are not technically or physically prepared

·        Experiencing back pain or joint pain on a regular basis when you train

·        Training without any form of order (Irregularly) without clear objectives

·        Training without him/her inquiring about your health status or not performing any initial test to know if you are in the best condition to train.

If you hire a cheap personal trainer and they do any of the above things, consider quitting training with him for the benefit of your health.

Expense vs Investment

Finally, remember that this is an investment in your health. When you choose a good personal trainer over a chap personal trainer you can expect the following:

·        Improvement in the quality of your quality of life

·        Improved confidence in your appearance

·        Improved health

·        Better energy

·        Less aches and pains

Conclusion

A personal trainer can help you every step of the way to help with your health and fitness goals. The cost of a personal trainer can vary depending on experience, location and area of specialty.

Try not to look at price alone, take into consideration their knowledge and experience, type of fitness training and personal training services, and the results the clients achieve.

If you can find a personal trainer that ticks all those boxes at a price that is affordable for you, then that is the trainer you should hire.