Is your enthusiasm for working out waning? Day in and day out, and week after week, the FDA tells us to strength train and perform cardio workouts. But who has the time, let alone the energy to keep a consistent exercise schedule?
It is natural to get tired of exercising. Boredom, discouragement, or injury can easily sideline any good-intentioned athlete. But being sedentary cannot be a way of life.
Personal training is for people of all fitness levels. It is a great option for beginners who want to learn how to move safely and effectively. Experienced athletes can benefit by being challenged to actualize new goals, and advanced athletes can get coached for their next competition.
The Paseo Club offers personal training in several modalities. In this article, you will learn what a personal trainer is, what skills you can learn from a trainer, how long a session lasts, and why you’ll love working out with a personal trainer.
What exactly is a personal trainer?
A personal trainer is a certified fitness instructor who works with clients one-on-one to help them accomplish their fitness goals.
Personal trainers create custom workouts that are designed specifically for you. They account for your goals, injuries, health, and overall fitness level. They encourage and motivate you to help you achieve your personal goals and get in the best shape possible.
What types of fitness or court skills can a person learn with a personal trainer at the Paseo Club?
You can learn many types of fitness and court skills from a personal trainer at the Paseo Club. They will work with you on form, performance, agility, and mobility.
- Tennis
- Pilates
- Pickleball
- Dance Fitness
- Functional Fitness/HIIT
- Strength and Conditioning
- Athletic Training (running, football, tennis, basketball, and more)
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What does a personal training session look like?
A personal training session can be 30-60 minutes long, depending on your preference. Each session is geared toward your needs, whether it is mobility, sports technique, strength, endurance, cardiovascular training, or a combination of skills.
A class with a personal trainer usually begins with a warm-up and mobilization practice and ends with some stretching or more mobility.
Why do people love working out with a personal trainer at the Paseo Club?
There are nine reasons why people love exercising with a personal trainer at the Paseo Club.
1. Accountability
There is nothing like having an appointment with your trainer to keep you accountable. When you feel tired or unmotivated, it is easy to skip the gym or a group fitness class. However, a session with your trainer helps you to stay committed and consistent with your practice.
2. Custom training
A personal trainer designs a progressive exercise plan just for you. They account for your strengths, weaknesses, setbacks, injuries, and goals. Every time you train with them, you can target exactly what you want, and they will scale or adjust any movement you need.
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3. Diverse trainers
Many personal trainers and tennis and pickleball pros teach at the Paseo Club. That means you can choose the one that is the right fit for you.
- 16 Personal Trainers
- 14 Pilates Instructors
- 13 Tennis Instructors
- 4 Pickleball Instructors
4. Meet your goals
It is easy to plateau in strength or speed when you train on your own. If you are tired of being stuck at your current abilities, then a personal trainer can help you get past this phase.
Personal trainers can employ dozens of techniques — many you may not know — to help you get better at your sport or favorite form of exercise. They know how to pace your workouts, building on each session to get you to your goals.
5. Get lifestyle support
Personal trainers can help you learn about living a healthy life. They can address the topics of nutrition, rest, recovery, cross-training, and mobilization.
6. Personal relationship
When you work with a personal trainer, you develop a friendship. They care about you and help you accomplish your specific goals. They encourage you when you are frustrated or disappointed and celebrate with you when you succeed.
7. Safety and technique
Lifting weights, running, Pilates, tennis, and pickleball all require practicing safe and effective techniques. You need to know how to move correctly to minimize injury and maximize power and skill. This type of detail is best learned from an experienced and knowledgeable professional — such as a personal trainer.
8. Schedule accommodations
Your life is full. Between work, kids, appointments, and chores it is tough to make time for fitness. When you have a private instructor, they will meet you when you are available. Choose early mornings before work, at lunch, in the evening, or on weekends — you dictate the time.
9. Get exercise plans for when your trainer is not with you
Many people choose to work with a personal trainer some of the time. The remaining time is relegated to fitness classes or working out at the gym. A personal trainer can prescribe exercises and rep schemes so that you continue to make progress even when they are not at your side.
How to select a personal trainer at the Paseo Club
There are a few steps to take to help you find the right personal trainer. Begin with identifying the area you want to focus on. Once you have done that, you can begin to contact trainers. Here are some questions you can ask them.
- Can you advise about optimum nutrition?
- How long have you been a personal trainer?
- What is your approach or philosophy for getting fit?
- What types of fitness or sports do you teach clients?
- Do you have a success story you can share with me?
- My goals are______, do you have experience in this?
- How frequently and for how long do you recommend we meet?
- I am recovering from an injury, can you help me scale movements accordingly?
The Paseo Club is a social club in the Santa Clarita Valley. The club has supported members in health and fitness for over twenty years. We offer tennis, pickleball, swimming, Pilates, yoga, and fitness facilities.
Become a member of the club and enjoy the amenities that set it apart from the rest — an onsite spa, dining and clubhouse, and social events — just to name a few. You can sign up online in minutes and instantly get access to everything at the club. We can’t wait to see you!
