Quote Originally Posted by Irulan View Post
V's suggestion is great, but there can be other options. My DH and I work out at a gym that has very small classes that are teaching "functional fitness" along the lines of what V and Catrin do. We do a noon class 2x a week for $75 a month. Usually there are just 4 of us. If a couple people don't show, it IS personal training. As it is the classes are small enough that there is lot of personal attention. It is through a gym here that is also a sports and athlete training facility that is run by a group of PTs.

The suggestion about trainer certifications is also spot on. The gyms have "personal trainers" that have done a weekend course? Pfft. Sorry but I have no respect for that - I know more than a lot of them. The trainers that have degrees in nutrition, exercise physiology and national certifications will help you to improve fitness without injury; guide you in nutrition, and be able to help you with your personal challenges.

triple ditto on the check the qualifications of personal trainers! I love my Y but am continually horrified by some of the improper form and incorrect use of equipment done while someone is paying for personal training....yikes ):