Styles 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2005 Ok, so the last few years I've been a regular treadmiller which has been my exercize of choice to keep in decent active shape. But I decided, having access to a full range of equipment at school, that starting strength training would be a good idea too for a number of reasons, even though I had never done it before (probably a little late on the curve). Attempting to go in to the gym myself wasn't so sucessful, mostly because I didn't know the proper way to do anything and the potential for embarassment just made me feel anxious about it. So after talking with some people, a personal trainer to get me started was suggested, I thought it was a good idea since the school provided the service (for a fee). So I put my money down (you had to up front) and signed up and prepared to be contacted within a week. Nothing. So I call the office and leave a message. 2nd week goes by, I go down to the center personally and am told to contact the coach in charge of assigning the trainers. Call him up, he apologizes and says the guy he has me assigned to is a good guy, he doesn't know why he hasn't gotten back to me but he'll let him know to. Ok, great. Well after almost 3 weeks I'm getting suitably annoyed and am prepared to ask for a refund if I don't hear back by the end of the week. Sure enough I recieve a message this afternoon, a girl from the fitness center, ok thank god. As I await some information on who to contact I hear this little female voice say I'll be your trainer and to contact her to work out hours. This is not what I expected. I just thought the way it works is you get assigned someone of the same sex, legistically that would seem to make sense. Not that she probably isn't well qualified, but just from a comfort level I didn't feel good about it. Someone who is already self conscious about looking stupid in front of people is going to learn weight training from a girl? I want to learn how to, home much, how often, that type of thing. Now talking it over with some friends (never mind that they offered to work out with me and help me, which if I would have known, I would have just skipped this stupid process and gone with them, but like I said money is down) they actually thought I shouldn't worry about it, and that the techniques are the same regardless of guy or girl and no one will care. I've waited this long to hear back from someone anyway. So I present to you, the jury of cynical all knowing smart marks (god help me), what would you do? I'm debating whether I should call the coach up and explain my akward feeling (what happened to that guy he was assigning me?) and see if I can get a male trainer , or do you think I should call this girl back and give her a chance? My pride is in your hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DonVito Report post Posted March 19, 2005 I think I would just stick with the girl trainer that seems to be assigned to you. She obviously must know her stuff if she is a personal trainer. Just because a trainer is of an opposite sex doesn't mean that they won't be good for you. You could end up with a male trainer that is a complete ass and your personalities don't mix well. Don't be afraid of not looking tough in front of her. That's why you want a personal trainer, to get in shape and get tough. She knows this and it won't come as a shock to anyone. You definitely should stick with the girl for a couple of workouts and see how things go. You might find you like working out with someone of the opposite sex a lot more than someone of the same sex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2005 She has probably worked out with guys fatter and uglier than you. As long as she doesn't notice the boner in your pants while you're on the squat machine you should be fine. And I'd rather have some chick as my trainer because one of those roided-up guys would just looking down on you because you can't bench 300 lbs with one hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted March 19, 2005 Are you retarded? You get to hang out with some strange girl who's presumably in shape, that you share an interest with. Injure yourself and bask in her caring nature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tominator89 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2005 Just be sure not to view her advice as nagging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2005 Thanks for the advice, guys. Your words pretty much mirrored those of my friends who I asked, and all suggested I'd be more comfortable with a girl anyway. I met her today for a physical assesment, and did just test runs and measurements, and I was actually pretty suprised myself how much I could actually lift, especially with a leg press. My workout sessions won't start until 2 weeks from now, because Spring Break is next week and we decided it would be better to start after rather then having a week in between. Anyway, I was more comfortable then I thought and looking forward to starting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2005 How old are you anyway, I always thought you were like 22 and that's not really late in terms of weight lifting. Lots of people don't start till they hit their twenties.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2005 I just turned 20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 Hah, Slapnuts is younger than me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2005 I must sound wise beyond my years or something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
