Gyms/Personal Trainers?

Submitted by Spiritual_Ad_5746 t3_116sc2y in rva

Hello! I’m a 21yoF and I’m in search of recommendations for a structured gym or PT? I go to VCU so I have access there and I work at the YMCA so I have that. I’m just self conscious and feel so intimidated by the gym. Recently started this sketch diet plan..Optivia, and I hate that I wasted money on it because it’s so expensive and just not the best nutritionally. If anyone has any recommendations please let me know!! Appreciate it.

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ananthropolothology t1_j98fa3g wrote

Since you have access to two gyms, definitely start there. I believe the PTs at Cary St Gym are all VCU students!

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No-Step3370 t1_j98sw69 wrote

Tequila and Deadlifts sounds like a good fit for you! Check them out!

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AndThenThereWasQueso t1_j99fo7x wrote

Just an FYI Optivia is unfortunately an MLM…run as fast as you can. Aside from any trainer recommendations you may get, try downloading an app like MyFitnessPal instead of something like Optivia.

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Rico_Agave t1_j99y3vb wrote

I'm a CPT.

Ditch Optavia. It's a terrible MLM and isn't sustainable or healthy and it teaches you nothing about nutrition or how to eat for any kind of goals. If you have significant weight loss needs, or medical issues to consider, start with your doctor and get referred to a Dietitian to get started. A nutrition coach is also an option and they can work with your providers to help you lose weight safely.

As for the exercise, You have options for getting started. You have great access to equipment with those gyms so you could get a trainer to design a program for you that you can do yourself. You can find trainers through the gyms I'm sure. Trainers are a great tool because they offer proper programming, progression, accountability, and instruction. And a good trainer will adjust your program based on your feedback.

I recommend at least meeting with a trainer and getting something custom designed for you personally instead of just trying to follow a generic one you find online. This will help you avoid getting hurt and address your actual goals. It will cost a little bit to buy this but it's a cheaper option.

You could work with an independent trainer and nutrition coach, like myself, that doesn't operate in a gym. This avoids the gym anxiety and is a great way to get started. There's often more flexibility with this on location and scheduling. Trainers aren't cheap, but there's usually no long term contract and cancelling service is way easier than trying to get out of something like a Gold's Gym membership.

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ThreeL1LBirds t1_j9a536h wrote

Reach out to Anthony Spencer at Kinetix Performance Training via Instagram. Best trainer in RVA and a personal gym to get you comfortable

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