Can You Have a Personal Trainer Remotely?

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When it comes to embarking on a successful workout routine, one of the best ways to do it is to hire a personal trainer. However, when most people think of personal trainers, they generally think of them as helping out in a face-to-face manner. After all, it’s a lot easier for the trainer to show you how to properly do the exercises when they’re in the same room as you. However, with the remote trend on the upswing, is it possible to have a remote personal trainer?

Yes, But At a Price

As cliche as it may sounds, at the end of the day anything is possible. There’s no one stopping you from getting a personal trainer that tells you what you need to over video calls, but you’re losing something in the process. Trust us when we say that it makes a world of a difference when the trainer is actually with you.

Certain Exceptions

However, there are certain cases in which having a remote personal trainer might be beneficial. If this trainer is someone who you trust, who you know for a fact is the best trainer for you, then go for it. In this case, the fact that they’re far away isn’t the biggest hurdle—because you’ve already connected with them and thus they’re able to influence you from afar.