Personal trainers, beginning a training/fitness routine - what works?

[LuluHB]

So my training/motivation buddy (a mum from kindy) and I went and joined the gym yesterday. We're thinking of getting some sessions with the personal trainer. Realistically (limited time and money), how often am I going to need sessions with her to make it really worthwhile, as opposed to just getting her to do a programme for me and then maybe revisiting it again a few weeks down the track to update for my hopefully improved fitness (obviously the significantly cheaper option)? I'll be able to guarantee three days a week in the gym but doubt I'll get much else, except for taking the dog for a walk

I've found the perfect creche for Miss A - the Creche of Gran and Grandad!! I told my mum that I was off to look at gym creches and she jumped at the chance of taking Miss A - my folks never get to see her really without Miss I and Miss E so they're looking fwd to quiet time with her. Yay!!

I'm so excited to get started, especially now I know Miss A will be safe and loved. I have no experience with trainers so would appreciate any advice.

[LionsandBears]

I'd start weekly. That will keep you accountable and also see if the trainer suits you. Otherwise things can get boring fast. A goid trainer should be able to change things for you and challenge you without causing damage.

Also look at eating habits. When I first started PT I didnt change my eating habits so whilst I was doing all that work, I was sabotaging it by still eating rubbish.

[RhiChiChi]

I went only twice a week to a personal trainer but tried to do the run/walk program as well.

Definitely change your eating habits, you'll be amazed at how much quickly your body will respond and how much easier training will be

[LuluHB]

you mean that bowl of icecream with walnuts and home made choc fudge sauce isn't part of my training programme??? ;-) I'm actually really good with food when I'm exercising - its when I do nothing that it becomes easier to let the nutrition side of things slide too. Definitely something I need to be more disciplined with though = too easy to just do the easy thing that there is a small chance my fussy children will eat rather than do what is more appropriate for me.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

oh eating is so important, i train anywhere between 3-6 times a week and while my fitness and strength is hugely improving im struggling with eating and not losing a lot of weigt at the moment.
with a trainer, you get out what you want. i see mine three times a week - a legs session, and arms session and a cardio session. i couldnt lift the weights im lifting on my own, there is no way i would have th desire or motivation. Now would i have ever thought it achievable. i loive it though and i feel i need to see her to continue this. cardio, i love classes for, i really only include a cardio pt session as it pushes me in a different way.

[CC11]

My brother is a mobile personal trainer which was super convenient for me after bubs as he came to my house whenever she was down for her nap (if she woke up he played with her whilst mummy worked out haha).

I took 2 months off post birth to recover and then he came 3x per week for a 1hour session. The only other exercise I did was 1hour of Yoga a week, and in 3months I was back to pre-baby size. I didn't change my diet ( I still ate homemade cake etc) but I was breastfeeding on demand so that did burn up extra calories. Unfortunately I have since slacked off for 6 months and have now gone up a size, so it's time to give my brother a call ahahah

[Mother Goose]

It depends on what you want to achieve but usually 2-3 sessions a week.

[Tegam]

I see my PT three times a week. He is a mobile one and comes to my house. More $$ but better results

[Liviam]

Lulu please be very careful and don't drop weight too quickly as it can affect your breast feeding and supply. You need to do it very slowly and please make sure you tell everyone involved in your weight loss journey that you are a breast feeding mum so they can take that into consideration.

Good on you for doing this hun. It's a huge step and your first to be a yummy mummy!!!!

[LuluHB]

Thanks everyone. I have an appt with the trainer next week so we'll work out a plan.

I'll be careful Liviam. I'm not going to do anything that jeopardises the amazing thing Miss A and I have going.

[Tegam]

Lulu. I have never had a problem with training/weight loss and breast feeding. But my trainer knows

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Lulu. I have never had a problem with training/weight loss and breast feeding. But my trainer knows

I haven't had a problem either but I started at around 8 months so breastfeeding well and truly established by then.