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I'd like to think that this research will lead to insurance covering or subsidizing using a personal trainer, or for special programs to be put into place where

I'd like to think that this research will lead to insurance covering or subsidizing using a personal trainer, or for special programs to be put into place where an appointment can be made to go work out at the gym, in the same way you can make an appointment with a therapist or a psychiatrist. It's one thing to say to a depressed individual "go lift weights, it will make you feel better." It's another thing to set up a series of appointments that are handled as seriously as medical appointments.

tracker1 8y ago
I'm not sure that I entirely agree... I've known several cross-training coaches/trainers that are very good at following up with their clients and getting them to come in. Far beyond what a typical gym will do. It does cost a bit more than the likes of LA Fitness, but in some cases you get what you pay for and others, you just pay more. It's hard to distinguish. I do know that my eating habits have had a lot more effect, and even following a trainer's advice doesn't always work as well as some experimentation and tweaking on one's own. I recently bought a house with a pool... I try to spend an hour a few times a week in there. The motivation is harder at times than others (I'm in Phoenix and it's just not anything resembling pleasant until after sunset). As far as eating goes, when I need an energy boost in the morning (a couple times a month) I will do a Bulletproof Coffee (BPC) with a little flavored stevia (vanilla/caramel). I get the majority of my calories in a huge lunch (mostly paleo/keto minded). And if I haven't hit my macro target for the day, will have a smaller snack/meal 4-5 hours later. No snacking, and no sweet drinks between meals. As long as I don't stray too often (office bagels, muffins, doughnuts etc make it super hard), it's been incredibly effective. Lost about 60# last year.

tracker1 8y ago

I'm not sure that I entirely agree... I've known several cross-training coaches/trainers that are very good at following up with their clients and getting them to come in. Far beyond what a typical gym will do. It does cost a bit more than the likes of LA Fitness, but in some cases you get what you pay for and others, you just pay more. It's hard to distinguish. I do know that my eating habits have had a lot more effect, and even following a trainer's advice doesn't always work as well as some experimentation and tweaking on one's own. I recently bought a house with a pool... I try to spend an hour a few times a week in there. The motivation is harder at times than others (I'm in Phoenix and it's just not anything resembling pleasant until after sunset). As far as eating goes, when I need an energy boost in the morning (a couple times a month) I will do a Bulletproof Coffee (BPC) with a little flavored stevia (vanilla/caramel). I get the majority of my calories in a huge lunch (mostly paleo/keto minded). And if I haven't hit my macro target for the day, will have a smaller snack/meal 4-5 hours later. No snacking, and no sweet drinks between meals. As long as I don't stray too often (office bagels, muffins, doughnuts etc make it super hard), it's been incredibly effective. Lost about 60# last year.