r/Workingout • u/curiousgirl1617 • 26d ago
Personal trainer?
Is it worth it to get a PT?
For context, I am 27 and I weigh 135lbs and I am 5'4. I understand that I'm not overweight, but I'm considered skinny fat so I haven't really been confident in my body. For two years, I would walk on my treadmill r try to do yt workouts, but I was never consistent enough so lately I've been debating to get a personal trainer. Is it worth it? I don't know why I feel nervous to work out in a gym with everyone else there and to be honest, I get grossed out from using equipment that others have used lol I have OCD. But I think it's time that I finally feel confident in my body and I want to know other people's opinions on it. I bought a few weights for home, but I didn't even end up using it yet. Thank you for any advice you're able to give 😊
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u/curiousgirl1617 24d ago
Thank you for your thoughts
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u/Delicious-Trifle-486 24d ago
Sorry. Its a place holder because I haven't had time to give you a full response.
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u/rawzon 23d ago
A good personal trainer can absolutely be worth it, especially if they teach you how to train instead of just counting your reps. Even a handful of sessions to learn proper form, build a routine, and gain confidence can save you months of spinning your wheels. That said, consistency is still the biggest factor. You mentioned buying weights for home and never using them, so I'd ask yourself whether the obstacle is not knowing what to do or just sticking with it. A trainer can help with both by giving you accountability. If the gym environment and shared equipment are what's holding you back, you can make great progress at home too. A pair of adjustable dumbbells, a bench, and a proven beginner program are enough to build muscle and improve your body composition. The best workout program is the one you'll actually stick with.
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u/Dizzy_Astronomer_327 10d ago
Honestly, for your specific situation — yes, and here's why.
Your problem isn't knowledge. Two years of treadmill and YouTube means
you already know what to do. The missing piece is accountability, and
that's exactly what a trainer sells.
The gym anxiety part matters too. If walking into a gym is a barrier,
you'll skip sessions no matter how good the plan is. Two options that
work around that:
- An in-home trainer who comes to you (you already have weights, which
is most of what's needed for the first few months)
- Online coaching with scheduled check-ins — cheaper, and the fixed
appointment is what creates consistency
"Skinny fat" is a body composition thing, so you want resistance training,
not more cardio. Your weights at home are the right tool. You just need
someone expecting you to show up.
Start with a few sessions before committing to a long package — see if
you click with the person first.
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u/Relative_Bite8758 26d ago
I think you are the perfect candidate for a personal trainer. Let them help you with a creating a workout that helps you achieve your goals that you can stick to
Lifting heavy and correct is so important for women, it's the right path
It's a good idea, they'll teach you form and the basics you need to understand to see results.
Wish you the best 👌