With gyms closed more and more personal trainers are offering online sessions through Zoom and other streaming services. Online personal training sessions allow you to get the knowledge and guidance of trainers without leaving your home. Once you find the right personal trainer, these tips will help you get a great workout while training online.
Discuss Injuries or Joint Pains
Before training you in a gym or studio, trainers will usually ask you if you have any injuries. Make sure you share these with your trainer as well as other information about your fitness when you train online as this will impact what you end up doing.
Schedule Time for Technological Issues
In order for your trainer to see what you’re doing and correct your form, it’s important for the cameras to be placed in a certain spot for different exercises including floor views, profile views, and aerial views. This will take some trial and error as well as time.
Ask For Advice on Equipment
Your trainer wants you to meet your fitness goals and when you’re at home, you don’t have as much access to equipment. Tell your trainer what equipment you have and ask them what’s worth buying.
Create a Routine
Inform your trainer about your work schedule and other obligations you have that will impact your training. Try and create a sense of normalcy with your schedule when it comes to fitness, eating, and work.
Be Patient
Virtual training is very different than training in person as there will be some issues relating to WIFI or your camera setup, so remember to be patient. A bonus of online training is that it can be done anywhere there’s internet, even when you’re on vacation.
