Every January, the scene is the same.
All across Hendersonville and beyond, scores of people have resolved to do something about their personal health and wellness situations. For some, the impetus might be losing a few pounds after too many Christmas holiday festivities. After all, mirrors and scales don’t lie.
For others, they wish to reclaim the strength and stamina that they have lost from too many hours sitting idly in offices or binge watching television shows at home. They want to break the chains of old habits and begin anew in the months to come.
Some fitness seekers choose to chase their health and wellness goals on their own, investing countless hours each year in counting calories and following solo exercise routines. Others prefer to work out in group settings, surrounded by likeminded people. They enjoy sharing their exercise time with others, and they derive motivation from being surrounded by constant sources of encouragement.
Whatever the motivation or workout style, the urge to get one’s health and wellness back on track is strong – at least early on. As time goes on, many people find that maintaining a fitness routine is not as easy as it seemed in January. They eventually lose interest, and they abandon their wellness goals due to a lack of accountability.
Fortunately, there is a solution for the accountability issue – hiring a personal trainer.
A personal trainer has the knowledge and experience to guide clients through every phase of their personal wellness journeys. Once overall fitness goals have been defined, trainers can assist their clients with all of their lifestyle change needs, including designing workout routines, scheduling sessions and offering nutritional guidance. They also help provide one essential element – accountability.
Recently, Hendersonville Lifestyle spent some time with local trainer Andrew Murray as he put clients Julie Poole and Jeff Stine through their own personalized workouts at the Family Ministry Center at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville. Andrew has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, and he has been training clients for over ten years.
Like many of his clients, Julie and Jeff have trained with Andrew for several years, and they have achieved considerable success in their wellness pursuits. During her workout session, Julie shared a story about how Andrew helped her work through what could have been a debilitating injury.
“A year ago, I injured my Achilles tendon, and I was afraid that I would never get back to normal,” says Julie. “However, Andrew came up with new light exercise routines to help me continue to work out while I healed. Thanks to him, I was able to resume my usual workouts without losing any of my strength and flexibility.”
Jeff also offered a strong testimonial for using a trainer like Andrew.
“Andrew is the reason that I continue to stick to my fitness regimen,” says Jeff. “He provides the motivation and accountability that keeps me coming to the gym, even on days that I don’t feel like working out.”
After his sessions concluded, Andrew offered his advice on choosing a trainer.
“Training needs are different for everyone, but most people gravitate toward trainers who provide comfort, time efficiency and specialization in client personal goals. For example, I have a background in handling and preventing injuries, which is important to my clients,” said Andrew. “Ultimately, choosing a trainer depends upon trainer-client compatibility. The right chemistry allows trainers to bring out the best in their clients.”