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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

I've had a Google but I'd like some advice from those in the know here.

Do PT's have to have any form of qualifications?

How much can I expect to pay?

Is it reasonable to 'interview' beforehand?

Thanks guys.

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By *r and mrs sanddancerCouple
over a year ago

BOLDON COLLIERY

all my trainers are personal

i never let anyone use my shoes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

all the training advice you need from PT`s is on youtube

what i`d invest in is a nutrition plan/diet from someone qualified

results are 90% diet dependent usually

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

The one I used was qualified.

I emailed him and then went to meet him.

He was reasonable back then, still pricey but he's even more expensive now.

It was worth doing, he made me feel at ease and when I saw one of his employees he also made me feel at ease. It's definitely worth making sure you're comfortable if you're spending a wad of cash on it.

You could check at your local gym, most have personal trainers and the rates are cheaper.

Personally I liked that the place I went to was private and I didn't have to trip over all the beautiful people when I was so self conscious.

It totally worked. Was worth every penny cause I stuck with it and was really good on the dieting side because I had to hand in my food sheet every week. I shed three and a half stone between the May and September.

Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You should look for someone who is level 2 fitness instructor and level 3 personal trainer qualified through a recognised training body. ActiveIQ for example. And you'll pay around £25 per hour session depending on location I guess.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"all the training advice you need from PT`s is on youtube

what i`d invest in is a nutrition plan/diet from someone qualified

results are 90% diet dependent usually"

Thanks, it's now the exercise I need as I'm a low-carber and have been for 9 years.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"You should look for someone who is level 2 fitness instructor and level 3 personal trainer qualified through a recognised training body. ActiveIQ for example. And you'll pay around £25 per hour session depending on location I guess."

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"The one I used was qualified.

I emailed him and then went to meet him.

He was reasonable back then, still pricey but he's even more expensive now.

You could check at your local gym, most have personal trainers and the rates are cheaper.

Personally I liked that the place I went to was private and I didn't have to trip over all the beautiful people when I was so self conscious.

Good luck.

I'm already 8-9 years down the line of my eight stones weight loss, what I need now is the fitness and toning to keep away advancing age. I'm ex-army and thrive when somebody is screaming at me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks guys, much appreciated."

Your welcome, I only know cos I'm doing level 3 at the moment and that's what my PT's used to charge me

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"The one I used was qualified.

I emailed him and then went to meet him.

He was reasonable back then, still pricey but he's even more expensive now.

You could check at your local gym, most have personal trainers and the rates are cheaper.

Personally I liked that the place I went to was private and I didn't have to trip over all the beautiful people when I was so self conscious.

Good luck.

I'm already 8-9 years down the line of my eight stones weight loss, what I need now is the fitness and toning to keep away advancing age. I'm ex-army and thrive when somebody is screaming at me!"

Wow... go you!!

I know just how hard that must have been. Find someone you like and go for it. You might get lucky and find someone advertising on Gumtree or the like... Facebook is also worth a look. My cousin is a PT and he has a page.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

My gym gives out free sessions with their stable of PTs. Only one session each though, then its £25. Mine was an incorrigible flirt but I learnt some good things from him, and found out that even buff guys can have bingo wings when their muscles are relaxed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've had a Google but I'd like some advice from those in the know here.

Do PT's have to have any form of qualifications?

How much can I expect to pay?

Is it reasonable to 'interview' beforehand?

Thanks guys."

You want someone who is level 3 quailed , and not one of these "qualify in a week" courses, look for someone who is premier or ymca trained, also someone with experience, also ask them a lot of questions, don't forget you are employing them! Regarding price it will vary but you should be looking between £30-£50 for a good trainer, also might be worth doing a one off taster session to see if it's for you!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Strap your knees up, and I'll take you on some nice long tabs, you can carry me when I get tired...

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"The one I used was qualified.

I emailed him and then went to meet him.

He was reasonable back then, still pricey but he's even more expensive now.

You could check at your local gym, most have personal trainers and the rates are cheaper.

Personally I liked that the place I went to was private and I didn't have to trip over all the beautiful people when I was so self conscious.

Good luck.

I'm already 8-9 years down the line of my eight stones weight loss, what I need now is the fitness and toning to keep away advancing age. I'm ex-army and thrive when somebody is screaming at me!

Wow... go you!!

Actually, the weight loss was very easy, I gave up carbs and now I'm not addicted to food any more. I like exercise but I hate doing it on my own and REALLY get off on hard, sweaty and loud exercise (sex aside of course).

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Strap your knees up, and I'll take you on some nice long tabs, you can carry me when I get tired...

Only if you shout at me a la Army PT stylee. I need to get angry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Strap your knees up, and I'll take you on some nice long tabs, you can carry me when I get tired...

Only if you shout at me a la Army PT stylee. I need to get angry."

Fear not, I will. It's been a while since anyone has called me sergeant....

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

If you lived closer I'd come with you. I hate doing it on my own too. I lack totally in motivation and need someone to push me. Hope you find someone to bark at you!

As an aside, I love your profile and you look great for your efforts.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Strap your knees up, and I'll take you on some nice long tabs, you can carry me when I get tired...

Only if you shout at me a la Army PT stylee. I need to get angry."

Have you thought about British Military Fitness classes? Apparently they shout a lot.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

If you lived closer I'd come with you. I hate doing it on my own too. I lack totally in motivation and need someone to push me. Hope you find someone to bark at you!

As an aside, I love your profile and you look great for your efforts.

Thank you, what a lovely thing to say.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Strap your knees up, and I'll take you on some nice long tabs, you can carry me when I get tired...

Only if you shout at me a la Army PT stylee. I need to get angry.

Fear not, I will. It's been a while since anyone has called me sergeant....

...or bitch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My trainers are very personal to me.

I don't want Athlete's Foot.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"My trainers are very personal to me.

I don't want Athlete's Foot. "

Uh oh, you didn't read the second post, did ya!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Strap your knees up, and I'll take you on some nice long tabs, you can carry me when I get tired...

Only if you shout at me a la Army PT stylee. I need to get angry.

Fear not, I will. It's been a while since anyone has called me sergeant....

...or bitch

You know I don't mind being called bitch, I also won't sue you if you slapped my arse in the showers afterwards!

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Strap your knees up, and I'll take you on some nice long tabs, you can carry me when I get tired...

Only if you shout at me a la Army PT stylee. I need to get angry.

Fear not, I will. It's been a while since anyone has called me sergeant....

...or bitch

You know I don't mind being called bitch, I also won't sue you if you slapped my arse in the showers afterwards!"

As long as I have a variety of arses to slap too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Strap your knees up, and I'll take you on some nice long tabs, you can carry me when I get tired...

Only if you shout at me a la Army PT stylee. I need to get angry.

Fear not, I will. It's been a while since anyone has called me sergeant....

...or bitch

You know I don't mind being called bitch, I also won't sue you if you slapped my arse in the showers afterwards!

As long as I have a variety of arses to slap too."

I'm actually thinking of starting boxing again if you'd be interested. I'm thinking it would keep my mind off the fags too.

Before anyone says anything, I'm not looking to beat Topsy (or anyone else) up.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Strap your knees up, and I'll take you on some nice long tabs, you can carry me when I get tired...

Only if you shout at me a la Army PT stylee. I need to get angry.

Fear not, I will. It's been a while since anyone has called me sergeant....

...or bitch

You know I don't mind being called bitch, I also won't sue you if you slapped my arse in the showers afterwards!

As long as I have a variety of arses to slap too.

I'm actually thinking of starting boxing again if you'd be interested. I'm thinking it would keep my mind off the fags too.

Before anyone says anything, I'm not looking to beat Topsy (or anyone else) up."

I've never tried boxing. Where will you do it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chapel gym in Whitwick was where I used to go. It's not super serious and has a nice relaxed feel. The instructor will surprise you.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Chapel gym in Whitwick was where I used to go. It's not super serious and has a nice relaxed feel. The instructor will surprise you."

It's a bit of a way to travel, I'll end up not justifying the petrol but I like the sound of boxing.

Who's the instructor then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It seems fab has a way above average amount of pt's .as soon as someone mentions gyms all the white knights appear.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"It seems fab has a way above average amount of pt's .as soon as someone mentions gyms all the white knights appear."

Ooooo, where? Where?

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Chapel gym in Whitwick was where I used to go. It's not super serious and has a nice relaxed feel. The instructor will surprise you.

It's a bit of a way to travel, I'll end up not justifying the petrol but I like the sound of boxing.

Who's the instructor then?"

A little bloke who doesn't look like he can punch his way out of a paper bag. I totally underestimated him...

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I can direct you to about 40 'personal trainers' - my inbox on here is full of chaps who tell me that they do that for a living

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is a popular new career path for people interested in fitness. I'm taking the course, not to do it as a job but to save me on PT fees in the future

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've had a Google but I'd like some advice from those in the know here.

Do PT's have to have any form of qualifications?

How much can I expect to pay?

Is it reasonable to 'interview' beforehand?

Thanks guys."

Have a look at freeletics on the web..If you can inspire yourself to train, without a trainer directing you. Fantastic results, even get a brill diet plan, alot cheaper than paying a PT..

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By *NaughtyCouple
over a year ago

St Albans

Have a look on upmysport.com - lots of personal trainers advertise on there.

Some are ex- military (all of them are in our area)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I qualified as a PT this year, it's great, I'd be more than happy to give tips and advice

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By *eKoopleCouple
over a year ago

Germany / Manchester

"all the training advice you need from PT`s is on youtube

what i`d invest in is a nutrition plan/diet from someone qualified

results are 90% diet dependent usually"

Absolutely agree.

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By *iverpool LoverMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"all the training advice you need from PT`s is on youtube

what i`d invest in is a nutrition plan/diet from someone qualified

results are 90% diet dependent usually

Absolutely agree."

I also agree, with the Internet/you tube you really dont need a personal trainer as all the information you need is at your finger tips, all you need is the desire and motivation.

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