Get Addicted Fitness & Personal Training

Get Addicted Fitness & Personal Training would like to thank all the team members for joining Team Addiction over a period of 10 years for the City2Surf and making those days fun and a huge success!

Six of those years running on behalf of Bear Cottage/Bandage Bear Children's Hospital Westmead and raising over $47,250 in our efforts.

Good luck to all those running in this years City2Surf!

9 reasons why you might want to consider hiring an accredited Personal Trainer.

1. Increases accountability

Working with a personal trainer may give you the motivation you need to get your workout in. Many people find that they even work harder with a trainer by their side rather than if they were to go it alone.

2. You’ll learn about health, fitness, and your body

A personal trainer isn’t just someone that’s there to make you sweat. You are likely to learn some things alone the way. Not only will you learn proper form when doing specific exercises, they can also advise you on exercises that will be of most benefit for you whilst avoiding the potential for injury.

3. Helps with goal setting

A personal trainer can help you set realistic and attainable goals based on your personal experiences and abilities. Studies have found that people who set a goal are more likely to achieve their goal than those who did not set a goal.

4. You’ll get an individualized plan

There are pages of workouts on the internet that you can follow, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best option for you. A personal trainer can put together an individualized plan specific to the individuals needs.

5. Flexible schedule and format

Working with a personal trainer can be at a gym, in a park or even at your own home either weekly, several times a week, or even monthly — whatever works best for you.

6. Promotes exercise variety

Many people are creatures of habit when it comes to exercise. Whether that is using the same equipment at the gym or doing the same routine at home. Researchers have found that by changing or varying an individual’s routine makes them feel more motivated as it challenges their body’s movement patterns as well making the brain work. Not only that, maybe you might find something you love.

7. Nutritional advice

Personal trainers can provide general nutritional advice, which many clients may find very valuable as they navigate their health and fitness journeys.

8. Helps your mental health

Exercise increases blood circulation to the brain, helping reduce stress and improve mood and cognitive function overall. Working with a trainer consistently can help you reap these benefits.

9. Promotes a healthy lifestyle change

Working with a personal trainer can help you develop good habits that may last for a lifetime.

Reference source: Healthline Oct 2021