How to choose a trainer

Should I Hire an Online Personal Trainer?

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020Roger Bowman

Taking advantage of exercise programs offered online is key in helping many of us to stay fit when not having access to gyms and our personal trainers in person.

But for others who have not yet explored this space of online exercise and coaching, there are often a lot of questions and some confusion as to what it is, where to look and what to ask.

In this article, I’m going to simplify and break down the following questions you may have, to help you:

How does online personal training work?
What do online personal trainers offer?
How much does online coaching cost?
How do I choose the best coach for me?

How Does Online Personal Training Work?

7 Reasons Why You Should Fire Your Personal Trainer

November 14, 2017November 1, 2023Roger Bowman

When paying for services, many of us have been duped a time or two in our lives and we wish we could turn back time and make a different decision other than the one we did. Sometimes we know it right away, and other times after being invested deeply, we realize the chosen provider was a mistake.

6 Mistakes That Make Your Workouts Suck

April 29, 2017November 1, 2023Roger Bowman

With the assumption that you’re a middle-aged guy or gal and newly engaged in a workout program with goals to lose fat, gain a little muscle (which raises your metabolism to help burn fat), look better and be healthier; then this article is for you. Read more →

Be Accountable for Your Fat Loss Efforts

July 4, 2016November 1, 2023Roger Bowman

Living in the “microwave” society that craves instant gratification that we do today, it is more common than not to see people looking for a shortcut or an easy way to achieve their weight loss goals. It is in fact ingrained in us to take the path of least resistance with anything we do just like it is hardwired in us to seek out and consume salt, sugar and fat. Those old, cave man survival instincts are still programmed in us. This article is geared toward helping the person who doesn’t have much direction, is brand new to fitness, a bit overweight and trying to understand the basics to get started in an effective way and has the willingness to put in the work. Read more →

New Study Shows The Benefits Of Working With A Personal Trainer

July 22, 2015August 2, 2020Roger Bowman

I have worked in the health and fitness industry since 2001 and during that time it has become obvious to me the benefits that come from using a personal trainer, especially when it is combined with a proper nutrition plan. Clients lose fat, look better, feel healthier and have increased energy.

While I see these benefits on a daily basis when working with clients, a recent study conducted to gauge consumer perceptions of personal fitness trainers reinforces that. Read more →