Personal Training?…?

by Jeff Thompson

I’m looking into possibly enlisting in the Coast Guard next year (late summer / early fall 2009). I’ve been thinking about working with a personal trainer to get into peak physical shape, so that not only do I “get-by” at basic training, I blow through it from a physical perspective.

Using that timeframe, when should I seriously commit to a training regimen? I was thinking January / February, but I realize it may take longer to reach “peak” shape (I’m looking to improve everything including cardio-muscular endurance, muscular strength, and overall muscular tone).

Anybody have any tips / pointers / recommendations from their own personal training experiences? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • xDeAtHoFDrAgOnSx

    well i had a swimming coach and i have one tip for you. never eat anything before you work out. youll puke

  • J. D.

    Assuming that you are in OK shape when you start getting serious, I would give yourself 3-4 months. I would be working on lifting/strength training now, then intense cardio in the last few months.

  • l25067101

    as a personal trainer heres a few bits of advice:
    the sooner you start you quicker you will reach your goal
    it will be hard but the harder you push yourself the bigger the rewards will be.
    speak to a few personal trainers and go with the one who is focussed solely on your goals and not theirs.
    set yourself realistic goals and work toward sthem

  • meems

    Well, you asked for personal experience, so here’s mine. I hired a personal trainer at my gym last year to get in shape for my wedding. I paid BANK for the trainer, and all I got was an over-priced counter. If you want to pay someone to count your reps for you then hire a trainer, otherwise I would suggest working out on your own daily and eating right. Oh, did I forget to mention, I tried 3 of thier trainers because I was so frustrated. I couldn’t believe what little “training” I was getting for what I paid.

    -Good Luck

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