In my last post I said I would tell you why I decided to continue with my personal trainer, Steven. So here it is.
When I signed up for my gym membership I got two PT sessions included. I had planned on using my Fitball trainer, Jenni (who is pretty much awesome), but they paired me up with Steven. At first I was like, "uuugghhh... a DUDE?" but it really wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought it would be. His PT specialty, if you will, is performance enhancement. If you're a weight lifter he works with you on how to lift more weight more efficiently. If you play sports he works with you on how to train your muscles to more effectively throw the basketball or kick the soccer ball. And if you're a runner like me, he works on strengthening the muscles used while running.
When my two free sessions were up I found myself disappointed. I had really liked my quick 30 minute workouts! So instead of being cheap like I usually am and telling myself I wasn't worth it, I signed up for 6 more sessions. Twice a week for the past three weeks I've met with Steven and I'm already seeing results. Last week I tried on jeans that haven't fit in months and not only did they FIT, they weren't even TIGHT! They looked great! I had only planned on doing the 6 sessions and then taking a break (in the "dishing out money" sense, not the actual "work" sense), but part of me really wants to continue. I'm not sure which will win out- my sense of frugality or my sense of getting my ass into shape.
In case anyone was wondering, my typical workout schedule:
M- 45 minute Fitball class (mostly calisthenics-type workouts)
walk/run at least 20 minutes
T- 1 hour cardio
30 mins of PT (different every day, a lot of weight training)
W- at least 1 hour of cardio (walking very fast or running)
Th- 1 hour cardio
30 mins of PT
F- at least 1 hour of cardio
Weekends I take off, although I HATE it. I just really don't like the gym on weekends and it's hard to get childcare for 3 kids. Once it warms up I see many walks and bike rides in our future.
