While I was researching for a project in my doctoral program, I came across a recent peer- reviewed study that confirms the need for professional help to reach fitness goals. The study looked at the effects of training with supervision/instruction (i.e., a “qualified” trainer) versus “advice”. There were two groups of participants:

·         Group one met a trainer twice a week for 4 months (as a group).

·         Group two received basic advice to increase physical activity and access to a fully equipped gym (any exercise they did was unsupervised).

The group with supervision lost almost 10 pounds more over the 4-month period: Total fat loss of 13.4 pounds in the supervised group, and only 3.7 pounds in the unsupervised, advice-only group.

The bottom line here is pretty clear: If you are SERIOUS about getting rapid and lasting results then you NEED to hire an educated and experienced fitness professional. Our fitness coaches will provide you with the knowledge, motivation, and confidence you need in order to attain your goals, change your body, and transform your life. And most importantly, they will ensure that you are exercising in a safe and effective manner.

Most people believe personal training is SO EXPENSIVE…trust me, I know. This is why we also offer bootcamps, which provide high-quality service for about a third of the cost of personal training. In this tough economic climate, a fitness bootcamp is by far the best option for the majority of fitness enthusiasts.

In our bootcamps you will without a doubt be pushed farther than you’d ever push yourself. I suggest not wasting your time and money trying to do it yourself when you can have access to specialists who are more than willing to assist you with achieving your fitness goals.

Reference:

Nicolaï SP, Kruidenier LM, Leffers P, Hardeman R, Hidding A, Teijink JA. Supervised exercise versus non-supervised exercise for reducing weight in obese adults. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2009 Mar; 49(1):85-90.