The personal training market is booming. More and more people are putting their trust in personal training support, despite higher costs.
What makes personal training so popular?
Individual training control, close customer contact and perfectly adapted training are arguments in favor of personal training. Due to the unlimited mutual attention, exercises can be explained more easily and comprehensibly and trainers can control their execution more precisely. Strengths and weaknesses of the trainee can be addressed in a more targeted manner. The health of the customer is not endangered by this. Training that is tailored to the client's needs helps to maintain motivation, as the client's goals are achieved more quickly.
Another advantage of personal training is the independence of location. A private workout can be done just about anywhere, be it in a gym or EMS studio, in a personal trainer lounge, or even outside in the open air. The different training areas that come along with it are also contributing to an increase in popularity. No matter if EMS, equipment training or Cross training everything can be trained and adapted at any time. This individuality makes the core of personal training.
Cost comparison between gym and personal training
Too high costs are the main reason why the clear majority of exercisers prefer gym memberships to personal training. Unlike a membership, personal training is usually paid for by the hour. The average cost is €70 to €80 per hour. In contrast, a gym subscription is available for as little as €19.90 per month. The price difference is of course enormous, but it is difficult to compare the two types of training directly. Gyms are designed to allow many people to exercise at the same time. Whereas personal training is only for one or two people, to allow for an individually tailored workout.
What opportunities does the personal training trend offer?
The growing demand for personal training is also creating opportunities for other providers in the fitness industry. Many gyms already offer their members private sessions with a trainer. In most cases, a surcharge is added to the monthly fee for this service. However, for the member, this is the less expensive option compared to an outside personal trainer. Also for trainers in gyms, who have had the desire to hold additional private training hours for some time, there is now the possibility to fulfill this desire.
Is personal training better than a gym membership?
Due to the individually tailored training, personal training is very helpful, especially for beginners at the beginning. In this phase, many questions arise and the trainee is not familiar with the exercises. The personal contact and the close observation allow few mistakes, so you get a good start in the fitness sport. In the gym, you are more on your own, but have through courses, equipment and often also Wellness to complete your training through courses, equipment and often wellness. Some studios are now open up to 24 hours a day, so you can arrange your training time freely and are not tied to any fixed appointments. A personal trainer can be a good motivator and may even be able to get something out of you when you would have given up on your own.
As you can see, there are advantages and disadvantages on both sides. Generally, the decision is up to you. You should ask yourself "What do I want, how well do I want to be looked after and how much am I willing to pay for it?".
Editors fitnessmarkt.de (NJ)
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Published on: 24 September 2018