4 Major Ways Personal Training Helps You Crush Your Goals (Plus 4 Ways You Might Not Have Thought Of)
Starting a fitness journey can feel like being handed a map with no “X marks the spot.” You’ve got the gym membership, the water bottle, and maybe even a playlist full of bangers—so now what?
If you’re feeling a little lost out there on the fitness floor, it’s time to talk to a personal trainer—the real-life GPS for your fitness goals! These are the experts who keep you on the right path, even if you’re not sure about the road ahead (or when you feel like taking a detour to the couch).
While the obvious benefits of personal training—like tailored workouts and accountability—are worth the hype, there are also some hidden perks to training that you might not have considered. Ready to find out what personal training can do for you? Let’s dive in.
How Working with a Personal Trainer Helps You Crush Your Fitness Goals
Workouts just for you
Forget cookie-cutter routines. Your personal trainer designs workouts tailored to your goals, fitness level, and quirks, like how your left knee makes that weird clicking noise—yes, they’ll get to know you that well! It doesn’t matter if you’re chasing a marathon PR or chasing the stamina to walk a mile. When you work with a personal trainer you get expert guidance in tune with what you need and sometimes a little nudge outside your comfort zone.
Accountability & motivation
According to a recent survey by Flex Fitness, the number one reason that people lose the motivation to work out is not having a consistently scheduled and structured workout routine. Luckily, skipping the gym is a lot harder when someone’s waiting for you with a kettlebell and a smile. Having that regular commitment often makes all the difference between heading to the gym or staying on the couch. When you work with a personal trainer, you don’t just get a fitness expert. You get a motivation expert, too!
Staying injury-free
Sure, you could try to figure out how to do a Romanian deadlift by yourself, but do you really want to parse through four hundred videos on the internet about elbow angles? A personal trainer can teach you proper form and technique so that when you’re exercising, you’re exercising safely. When you work out with a trainer, you get the benefit of immediate feedback on what you’re doing, which means you can correct any issues before you risk injury or overtraining. Remember, you won’t make progress on those fitness goals if you’re benched.
Faster results
Okay, we know we live in a world where a lot of people promise fast results. Take this pill, subscribe to that app, buy our juice cleanse program…and of course, the results are usually the same, as in, there are no results. So we’re not promising that working with a personal trainer will get you fast results, but we can promise it will get you faster results. In fact, according to a 2024 study, working with a personal trainer significantly speeds up reaching your fitness goals. If you’ve got a fitness destination in mind and you don’t want to waste time getting there, the best bet is a personal trainer.
Built-in lifestyle advice
Personal trainers are experts in all things exercise and fitness, but they do a lot more than just count reps. Trainers eat, sleep, and breathe all things health and fitness, which means when you work with a trainer, you’ll get the benefit of all that healthy lifestyle knowledge. Most trainers will have insight into things like getting better sleep, smarter snacking, and building healthier habits outside the gym. Plus, they’ll really get to know you and your body and can offer their best recommendations based on a more intimate relationship with your needs.
Say goodbye to gymtimidation
The gym can be intimidating (looking at you, mysterious cable machine). Even for a seasoned fitness enthusiast, there can be gaps in knowledge that can make branching out of your comfort zone feel impossible. And for gym newbies, getting comfortable in an unfamiliar place can feel overwhelming. Working with a personal trainer helps you get comfortable and boost your confidence at the gym so that you feel empowered to use the machines and tools you want to use in your workouts, even when they’re not with you.
Learn a little something
We know that not everybody is going to nerd out about exercise science. But even if you never thought you wanted to know how eccentric muscle contractions build strength faster or how lactic acid accumulation works, it’s actually pretty fascinating—and super useful. Trainers are basically walking fitness encyclopedias and can explain the “why” behind the moves, which in turn can help you better understand your own body and how to take care of it.
Have fun
It’s easy to get bored with the same old routine, and most of us don’t have the knowledge or energy to plan exciting new workouts for ourselves every week. If you’re over the same daily run on the treadmill or find yourself plateauing in your progress, it’s time to switch it up. Personal trainers can spice up your fitness habits with creative exercises and programs you actually enjoy. They can keep things fresh with new equipment (battle ropes! box jumps! resistance bands! TRX!) and exercises and shake things up whenever they sense you need something new. You might just find yourself looking forward to going to the gym!
Personal Stories from Personal Training
Sometimes, the best way to understand the magic of personal training is to hear it straight from the people who’ve done it! Here’s a look at some real-life personal training wins from Western members.
“I can genuinely say that making the commitment to train with Zach P. is one of the best decisions I've made for myself. When I started, I was out of breath, lacking confidence, and feeling all around tired. Now I see myself getting stronger, feeling more energized and overall happy that I'm taking care of me. I feel I can be completely myself while getting my butt kicked. I love that the workout changes with me while always paying attention to form and how I am feeling each time. I’m now a more positive version of myself.” - Alyssa T.
“Before I started personal training at Western Racquet, I was in a slump. I was doing the same workout every week and didn't see any results. I was bored and coming to the gym was becoming more work than fun for me. I was hesitant to try out personal training but I knew something had to change. So I decided to give personal training a shot. When I met Robyn for our first session I was nervous about what type of workout I would be doing. But she was very nice and understanding of what I could do and couldn't do. During that first session I struggled but made it through the workout. I was pretty down about struggling but Robyn reassured me that I would get better. Since then it has been a joy to work with Robyn! Every time I meet up with Robyn for a session we always have fun but at the same time we manage to get a great workout in and I always feel great afterwards.” - Hau K.
“I started working with Krystal five years ago, and in those five years, I've lost 60 pounds and 10 inches off my waist. Not only do I feel better, but my knees don't ache nearly as much as they used to. I get compliments all the time on how great I look. Krystal does a fabulous job of keeping my workouts fun, challenging, and educational. I have had my fair share of trainers before Krystal, but I was never as dedicated as I am with her.” - Edward M.
“Working with Alex has helped me to lose some weight, tone and strengthen my muscles, and feel more confident in the use of my body. I really feel better, younger, and more energized. Alex challenges me. I’m tired at the end of every session, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. However, he knows very well what I can handle and never pushes me beyond what I can do. Sometimes his encouragement has gotten me beyond what I thought were my limits, and I know I wouldn’t have worked as hard without his support.” - Fegus H.
“It took every ounce of courage in me to walk through the doors of Western Racquet. I always said “I never would step foot into that building, too intimidating.” But I was told by my physical therapist that I needed strength training. Upon entering Western Racquet, I was welcomed by a warm smile and a reassuring face. As a senior, I was hesitant to start this new journey, but my personal trainer, Ryan K., truly listened to my concerns and reassured me that this was the place to be to ensure I get to stay in my own home for as long as possible. I am achieving this through the extensive knowledge and expertise that Ryan has shared with me. He also makes it a fun and educational process by joking with me and explaining how each machine benefits the body.” - Dawn H.
Get matched with your personal trainer
Whether you’re chasing a specific fitness goal, looking for a confidence boost, or just want someone to make sense of all those machines, a Western personal trainer can help!
If you’re ready to get started with a trainer or just want to learn a little more, email Alex at alex.awve@westernracquet.com or fill out the form on our personal training webpage. And feel free to swing by the personal trainer desk the next time you’re at Western and chat with us in person. Your goals are waiting—let’s crush them together!
