Does the perfect training program exist? Most marketing agents for gyms, trainers, books on training will tell you yes. However, all people are not the same. Therefore, how can one training program be perfect. Even if we take that statement to mean individualized training programs, there would still not be one perfect program. A personal trainer can design a training program that consists of the right balance of strength training and cardiovascular exercise, but it still won’t be perfect.
Besides, not every client needs a perfectly put together program. In fact, most won’t follow it anyway. Figuring out how to alter your program for the individual’s needs it pertinent to the success of the program. For a personal trainer to be effective, a program needs to be evolutionary, adaptable, and flexible. This is a mainstay characteristic touted by the personal training certification agencies. Effective program design is what really can separate good personal trainers from great personal trainers. Good results from great results. Personal trainers know that as they go through each micro-cycle, set and repetition, you always have to be evaluating your client. These evaluations can lead to changes to help make the workouts and the overall training program more effective.
This also will play into an individual’s ability or rather interest in following along. If things don’t change they become stagnant. The client becomes disinterested, which generally means that the muscles are board, too. Muscles like to be stimulated. The variations within the program designs helps to keep the muscle fibers on their proverbial toes.
As you search for your perfect trainer, keep in mind what it is that you are trying to accomplish. Be sure to work with a personal trainer who peaks and holds your interest. It is this connection that will help you feel more accountable to your personal trainer and in the end to yourself. If you have certain exercises and movements that you prefer, be sure to find a personal trainer who is willing to incorporate your ideas and not take a “my way or the highway” approach. The perfectly designed training program is one that looks different than it did yesterday and again tomorrow.