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Feb 2013
4:15pm, 25 Feb 2013
19,308 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Sorry, I've been told before that I am arrogant and close-minded and don't listen to others. So you're right RD, I've prob come to this question with a prejudice.
It's possibly born from jealousy - I couldn't afford that kind of money per year. If I could, I'd prob love to have someone to help me to get more from something I put a lot of effort into and really enjoy and would like to do better at. But I can't afford it.
And I'm not saying PT's are pointless. Not at all. I'd love to be one (I've looked into doing some of the courses that Scribs has just done, and which I'm sure you're qualified in RD) - would be nice to teach/help people just in my spare time. I feel I do a bit of informal coaching of some burgeoning runners and gym folk as it is. Would be nice to be paid a bit for it!
Not quite sure why I felt the need to be quite so frank there!
But do keep your stories of "What my PT does for me." to keep the positive side going. All v. interesting. :-)G
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Feb 2013
5:46pm, 25 Feb 2013
1,912 posts
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Tim of MK
As far as gyms are concerned, many people who are left to their own devices work well, well within their comfort zones. A good PT will take you way out of your comfort zone each and every session. Plus it is good fun working out with company.
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Feb 2013
7:50am, 26 Feb 2013
50,434 posts
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Gobi
I use to charge 25 quid an hour. Or 5 sessions for 100
Then i have charges for online training plans
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Feb 2013
8:11am, 26 Feb 2013
5,339 posts
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LouLou
I used to train with a PT - I never did free weight before and certainly wouldn't have lifted as much on my own (probably as I would have got trapped under the bar or something stupid! I started with a PT mainly for injury rehab after destroying my elbow and needing some specific strengthening. He was a PT and a sports therapist so would do 30min strength/conditioning upper body/core then 30 minutes massage for my legs. Worked well for a time then felt I wasn't progressing. I was about £140 for 5 sessions.
I've got a number for a different PT to try some core/strengthening again to improve running.
If you've got specific goals that you can't achieve yourself then I'd recommend it if you have financial means. Although, you have to find a trainer that's right for you.
some of the time I felt my trainer was not being specific for what I wanted e.g. I wanted a program tailored to improve strength/conditioning for running. He comes from a bodybuilding background.
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Feb 2013
8:13am, 26 Feb 2013
2,178 posts
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Pestomum
how does a PT compare to running club coaching?
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Feb 2013
8:22am, 26 Feb 2013
50,436 posts
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Gobi
Pesto
Having done both it is very different.
Running club as a rule you run sessions for the people who turn up but rarely write complete programmes
Again though it depends on goals.
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Feb 2013
8:27am, 26 Feb 2013
2,179 posts
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Pestomum
Interesting, thanks G.
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Feb 2013
8:47am, 26 Feb 2013
5,349 posts
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*Anj*
I have one that I see once a week. I pay for 10 sessions in one hit which costs me £200. An Individual session is £25 for an hour so I save myself £50 by block booking
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Feb 2013
8:50am, 26 Feb 2013
5,350 posts
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*Anj*
p.s MY PT does take me out my comfort zone. If I spent 1 hr in the Gym I wouldn't do half of what he makes me do, plus every week is varied so no two sessions are the same.
I also think he does challenge my inner competitor. Last week he gave me 5 things to do (I had to do 10 of each in 1 circuit) and had to see how many circuits I could do in 20 mins.
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Feb 2013
9:04am, 26 Feb 2013
6,011 posts
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RichHL
The PTs at my club charge between £35 and £50 an hour and each of them has a different speciality. One is a runner, another a lifter, I think one does MMA but you wouldn't believe it - he's such a sweetie. At least three of them have qualifications in sports massage and at least one is a sports physio. Some have taken courses in nutrition too.
I haven't seen any of them for a training programme but Teresa does a very good massage. I'd go to her a couple of times a week if I could afford it. I get mates rates and even they are too much for more than once a month.
Now that my wrist has healed after my fall a few weeks ago, I'm going to take the group kettlebell class I had to abandon after the first session in January. It's a decent alternative since the group is quite small and the cost works out at about £8 per session.
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