Reasons why you should have a Personal Trainer

I am going to dive into some points to do with why I think it is so important to have a Personal Trainer if you are serious about reaching your fitness goals. Now, I am not saying this because I just got certified and I want you to hire me (but hire me! I am fab I promise ;)). I am saying this because I am talking from experience.

When I was training myself way back when, yes I saw little changes here and there, but never big differences that you would expect to see. It is only really within the last six months that I have seen phenomenal changes above and beyond what I tried to do for myself in two and a half/3 years, due to the fact that I decided to invest in Personal Training. I gained so much knowledge it was crazy, it just simplified things for me in terms that I could grasp, understand, and it was just great to have someone create a workout programme for me that I knew was right, I didn’t have to worry about not seeing results because the programme was tailored to what I wanted to achieve. See the pics I have posted below, there is no more than 2 years between the photos, and trust me when I say the changes were mostly within this year, I just don’t have many pics sadly (please always take progress pics, your weight fluctuates, your figure will not).

Nutrition wise, a trainer is so valuable here, they can work out your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) for maintenance, therefore they can plan your macros towards a deficit, a surplus or maintaining. I mean, anyone can figure these numbers out, however it isn’t usually something we would think about doing. I never did - and in actual fact, it is the foundation of your training. You cant build a brick house without bricks, look at it this way. Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand, which is something that kind of needs to be drilled into you by a professional in the field, because as much as we know this, we don’t want to believe it until we are really told by someone. My nutrition was not on point until this year, and this is when my changes sped up. Coupled with the right type of weight training for my goals you will be unstoppable seriouslyyy. This brings me onto what a trainer can do for you exercise wise.

A lot of the time, I am sure you just get inspo for your workouts from Instagram or Youtube, you know the videos where they tell you “this will grow your booty” or “six pack abs”. I too have fallen into this trap - now I am a big advocate of any kind of exercise is good exercise, as long as you are moving your body. And these videos are great if you are just starting out and need a little bit of extra confidence to push yourself into the weight area - this is what I used them for, I went by Youtube vids for years, and they actually helped me find my passion for weightlifting. However, they are only usually what I like to call on the surface videos. They do not explain the reasonings behind the reps and sets that they do, or the type of exercise, what it does and how it works. It is important to know this. If you are really serious about changing your body, you need a proper programme that is completely tailored to you and your specific goals. A lot of the time, what you see online are also just accessory exercises, these will do absolutely nothing for you if you do not start off with a basic strength foundation that is gained from your compound exercises, getting all of the muscles fired up.

There is also the element of cost when it comes to training. But to be honest, if you are serious about making a change in your life - you will invest in yourself and find a way. Say a trainer costs 70 pounds for an hour, maybe sacrifice a mid week dinner and drinks (which will easily come to 70 quid if you live in London). There are also other options, some trainers offer group sessions. Maybe you and a friend have the same goals, so try group training, this usually is the same price, but split in half between you and a friend e.g. instead of 70 you will pay 35 pounds each. But I cant speak for all trainers, you will have to speak to them about what they can offer you to help you financially. As I said, if you are serious, there are always options, and you will find a way.

Lastly, so many of us just have no idea where to start when it comes to weight training, muscle growth and fat loss. We also lack confidence when it comes to getting into the gym. A trainer can be your guide, and teach you everything you need to know, to give you that confidence to go off and do it on your own.

Taking all of this into account - and I know I said I was not going to #shamelesslyplug myself - but I want to give you amazing guys that read my blog the opportunity to have a FREE consultation and session with me. Starting from October, based in the Fulham area. So please hit me up! You can email me on hello@tashlankester.com, get in touch via insta, or the blog, or, if you are a friend, just message me girl I’m here to help. Any type of training you would like! We can have a sit down & chat over coffee, and then do any kind of session you desire, whether it be weights, outdoors etc, I am also available for a FaceTime consultation if you are not in London, I have got you covered. If this is the little kick you needed to start your fitness journey - it’s a sign! Don’t let it slip away. I will only be holding this offer open for October so get in quickkkk. Just a way of saying thanks so much for reading my blog I really appreciate it <3 <3 <3.

ALSO - stay tuned for my Sunday blog. It will be a daily routine vlog and everything that I do on a normal day-to-day. E.g. work, fitness, food, social etc etc. It will be a good one. I will also be posting it from SYDNEY. I am off to Australia for my graduation so make sure to follow my Instagram to see what I will be getting up to. I am so so excited. Will be a beautiful time filled with family, friends, laughter and all of the food and drink - because you can’t not when you are on holiday. And oh my goodness is it needed.

Thanks so much for reading, and please share with your friends and loved ones if you think they could benefit from a read.