The Shift from In-Person to Virtual Personal Training: A Better Approach?

[Ursula Rodriguez]

Ever since the pandemic, I transitioned from in-person to virtual personal training. Initially, I was skeptical. How effective could it be? Surprisingly, I found the virtual sessions proposed by trainerpro.ca just as, if not more, engaging. The convenience of training in my own space and the use of household items as equipment has been a game changer. Moreover, imagine being able to change in your own room, and then after your workout heading straight into your own clean shower! Also I felt that the cooperation and understanding between my trainer and me improved significantly.

But I’m curious, has anyone else felt the same? How has your personal training journey evolved? Do you prefer in-person sessions or the digital experience? Let’s discuss the pros and cons and find out which is truly the best choice. Share your experiences and opinions below!

[George K]

Hi Ursula, welcome to the forum!

You wouldn't, by any chance, know Fay Kirlin, would you?

[jon-nyc]

I made one minor edit to her post.

[Aqua Letifer]

@jon-nyc said in The Shift from In-Person to Virtual Personal Training: A Better Approach?:

I made one minor edit to her post.

Good change.

[Mik]

@jon-nyc said in The Shift from In-Person to Virtual Personal Training: A Better Approach?:

I made one minor edit to her post.

[Doctor Phibes]

I checked out her website, and bugger me! After due consideration have signed up for some special online training.

I'm going to be doing a lot of work in my own space, and look forward to using some household items as personal equipment. I just hope I can get them clean again afterwards.

[Mik]

I’d worry more about disinfecting. Y’know, given the participants.

[Copper]

@Ursula-Rodriguez said in The Shift from In-Person to Virtual Personal Training: A Better Approach?:

How has your personal training journey evolved?

I thought about hiring a personal trainer about 6 years ago.

Then I figured, why don't I just become a personal trainer and save the time, trouble and expense.

I forget the details, but I believe you had to pass a written test, get a Red Cross CPR Certificate. There is a fee for the test.

I got the Red Cross Cert, it cost a few dollars, maybe $20, maybe $100.

I read the books used to prep for the test and passed the sample tests.

That was good enough for me. Since I was going to be my only customer I figured I didn't have to pay to take the real test. So I declared myself a personal trainer and took me on as a student.

[Jolly]

I thought about being a personal trainer, but it's too much initial capital outlay.

Have any of y'all priced the cost of whips, chains, gags and the price of black paint?

[taiwan_girl]

You guys are funny!

[89th]

@Aqua-Letifer said in The Shift from In-Person to Virtual Personal Training: A Better Approach?:

@jon-nyc said in The Shift from In-Person to Virtual Personal Training: A Better Approach?:

I made one minor edit to her post.

Good change.

It sure changed the meaning of the next sentence:

The convenience of training in my own space and the use of household items as equipment has been a game changer.