Personal training sessions can be costly.
Working out at homeon your own can be daunting if youre used to a gym or fitness class atmosphere.
Different, however, does not mean worse.
Woman using her laptop for home yoga class
Find a certified trainer who caters to your fitness goals.
Many times, people who claim to be fitness influencers on social media and offer workouts arent actually certified.
You may even want to take it a step further.
you’ve got the option to also ask if they have client testimonials.
By having experience training people in person, theyll know what to look for when the session moves onscreen.
Establish a rapport with your trainer.
Building rapport is key, whether its during an in-person session or a virtual one.
I always set up a meet-and-greet with potential clients.
Additionally, you should share any past and currentinjuries, medications youre taking, and health conditions.
I want to know about my clients lives, their kids, what their dogs name is.
Remember, you want this person to be someone you like too.
Be flexible with your fitness goals.
Goals are goals in any circumstance, and setting them virtually should not be any different, says Peel.
I always ask clients to write down goals and confirm that they are measurable.
For instance, maybe your be-all, end-all goal is deadlifting your bodyweight.
In particular, kettlebell swings and snatches are great for building hip-dominant strength, which translates into stronger deadlifts.
Look at your progress in a different way.
Communicating your goals with your trainer can help you determine which equipment is important for you.
Fagan assures online clients that you actually dont need a ton offitness equipmentto get stronger.
you could use your own bodyweight as resistance, she says.
When doing kettlebell cleans, for example, shell add a rotation.
Set up your space for success.
Find a community through small virtual workout classes.
Not to mention, virtual group classes also tend to be slightly cheaper than in-person ones.
Some trainers also offer class packages to help you save.
Coaching small groups through Zoom has been a great way to build community, Peel says.
