Is a personal trainer worth it?

[CarolinaDude]

Okay, well I really, really want to start working out because I'm skinny. I know for sure I'll go to the YMCA more once I get my license soon, but I was just wondering: is a personal trainer worth it? Have any of you hired or know someone who has hired a personal trainer?

Let's be honest, trainers aren't cheap. Choosing a good one is a tricky business, too. I've had some basic weight-lifting experience from middle school, and there's a TON of knowledge available on the Internet already, so I'm not sure if I really NEED one.

It's either a trainer, a friend, or working out alone (with few weights and more body weight exercises - I don't want a bar getting stuck on my chest or something lol).

Thanks!

[Camazot]

i dont think it is worth it just workout with some upper classmen at ur school or with ur friends its fun and dont get embarrassed if u arent lifting as much as ur friends its gonna take sometime have fun and dont hurt yourself

[Apollo.]

Honestly no, get a training partner that motivates you, either if your running to run the extra mile or lifting to push the last few reps and get some forced and assisted reps in there

[botwa]

well I think you can try to work out with personal trainer once or twice, get the idea and then keep on doing stuff he told you alone.

[Gordo]

The reputable trainers won't charge full price for an evaluation. My mom is a trainer actually. What they do is work with you to meet your goals. They are very goal driven. So if you say you want to tone up and lose the last 15 pounds. It will take consistent work for a few months which is expensive.

If you want to learn how to lift properly, much cheaper because it only takes a few sessions.

Ya get what you pay for.

If you've tried and failed many times, a trainer is the way to go. If it's all new to you, go light with weights, read about form, number of reps etc. and you'll be fine.