4 ms·

Have you learned to lift properly from a trainer?

• siamese_puff 2y ago
  No, but I’m tempted to find a good trainer for this. What duration/amount do you think is necessary to get what I need? California personal trainers are like $850 a month
  • idontwantthis 2y ago
    I can’t really advise, but I’m just thinking lifting with poor form or too much too quickly could cause your pain. Lifting with good form should reduce body pain over time.
  • prirun 2y ago
    I started with 3 half-hour sessions every other day, T Th S. Then added Monday, then bumped to 45 minutes, then an hour, still 4x a week. In hindsight, I think it was a bit much and I would have done better sticking with 3 30min sessions a week. I did okay with 4 hours a week, but I do think my trainer pushed me a bit much considering I had never exercised in my life (and I'm old!). For an older person, I'd recommend you take a year or even 2 to get your joints, tendons, and ligaments strengthened and don't push yourself to use heavy weights (power lifting) because while you may develop more muscle, your body's support structures may not be able to handle it. Once injured, it really cramps your workouts. Happened to me - right shoulder. I ended up having to stop all upper body stuff for about 6 months and do shoulder physical therapy (bands) to get my shoulder to calm down. I do think a trainer is a great investment, even if you only use them for a year or two. You will learn a lot with a good trainer, and having that appointment increases your commitment.
• PaulHoule 2y ago
  I hear very different things from different trainers. My experience is that a trainer is likely to cause injuries by pushing you harder than you want to go.