Yesterday as I was on my way to one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in Austin for my once-a-week cheat meal, I noticed a lady on another block as I was leaving the neighborhood.
She was working out on her driveway with her personal trainer. I instantly noticed the difference in the way the personal trainer looked and how her client looked. This would be fine if the client (my neighbor) had just started working out with this personal trainer. However, I have seen this same personal trainer with her for 12 months now. My point is this: the lady looks the SAME way she did a year ago.
Before I became a Beachbody coach I was in the gym 5-6 days per week. I had a personal trainer off and on when I could afford it. I didn't have the body I have now! I didn't have the energy I have now and I'm 43 years old. Let's compare a personal trainer to the P90X program.
Price: Personal trainer hourly fees can range anywhere from $25/hr. to hundreds of dollars per hour and you'll need to see them at least 3 times per week. At the very least, you'll spend $75/week for a 3-day workout. That's $300/month for 12 days. The other 18-19 days in the month you're on your own. The total cost for P90X is $119.95 (even cheaper if you become a Beachbody coach yourself) and it lasts a lifetime.
Nutrition: Your personal trainer can give you nutrition advice. However, with P90X you'll get a complete nutrition guide. It's super easy and not over fussy. I don't like long and drawn out details and meal plans. This is simple and too the point. If you want to get all fancy with it, you can. I like quick, healthy and easy. This nutrition guide teaches you how to eat whether you need to lose weight, gain weight or maintain your weight.
Motivation: With p90X you have Tony Horton motivating you through every workout. He's trained athletes and celebrities. You'll also have a FREE Beachbody coach that will motivate you and hold you accountable not just with your workouts but with your nutrition as well which is just as important. You'll have message boards and chat rooms you can log into to find answers to any question you have.
Private and Convenient: You will most likely pay extra bucks to have your personal trainer come to your home if you don't like intimidating gym workouts. P90X allows you to get it done in the privacy of your own home wearing old boxers and a t-shirt with a hole in it if you want. Who cares what you look like when you're working out. It's how you look and feel as a RESULT of working out that counts! There's also the issue of scheduling times that work for you and your trainer not to mention the added time it takes to get to the gym and get back. Forget that! Count me out! I hate traffic, I hate driving and I hate working out in a busy gym. I do my workout each day by running upstairs and pressing Play on my DVD. I make a habit of taking the DVD out when I'm done with my workout and putting in the video for the next day so it's ready to go.
P90X is really the way to go. You're getting a great product that's helped hundreds of thousands of people end the trend of obesity. If a personal trainer is truly the best choice for you then by all means do it. However, before making your decision at least look into the many advantages P90X has over a personal trainer before making that decision. Good luck and good health!
Do you stink at getting yourself in shape?
I did and the sad part was that I was actually working out! I worked out in the gym 5 days a week….and I don’t mean going to the gym with a girlfriend and chatting half the time. No, I was going alone and doing workouts like kickboxing, spin, body pump, free weights, etc.
I Get Asked This Question All The Time...
"Michelle, In Your Opinion, What Really Is The Best Time To Workout?"
Kill your sugar craving with this Shakeology pie recipe.
I started another P90X workout challenge on April 9th. In addition, I drink Shakeology everyday and love it! It's a must-do because it helps me get through the workouts plus I get the fabulous physical results that I have. But sometimes I want chocolate in another form other than a shake.
