Personal Training
Personal Training at Burns Recreation Center
Personal Trainers are available to LMU Burns Recreation Center members for a minimal fee. All Personal Trainers are AFAA (Aerobic & Fitness Association of America) or ACE (American Council of Exercise) certified and are current LMU students. Master trainers are also available for those who prefer to work with non-student trainers.
Motivation & Personalization!
Q: What can a Personal Trainer do for me?
Personal trainers provide motivation and individualized workout plans that will help you achieve your fitness goals.
Benefits:
-Increased muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility
-Stress reduction and mood elevation
-Reduced risk of injury
-Improved aerobic capacity
-Weight loss (increase in lean muscle mass)
-Improved self-esteem
-Better sleep
-Overall improved quality of life
Q: How much does a training session cost?
Click on the "Personal Training Packages" link located on the page to access the cost and breakdown of each package. You can also browse for trainers and read their profile to decide which trainer you would like to work with.
Q: What will happen during a session?
·All personal training sessions are 1 hour in length.
· Each personal training package includes a introductary consulatation at which time the client will have the option to partcipate in a body composition analysis utilizing our InBody 520 bioelectric impediance scale (no risk involved). The trainer will also review the health history form and goal setting session at this time. This usually lasts about a half hour and the remainder of the session is used to orient the client to the equipment and get moving!!
· After your consultation is complete, the personal trainer will design a program based on your results and goals. All program designs will include a cardiovascular component, a muscular conditioning component and a flexibility component.
· Each time you meet with your trainer they will discuss any adjustments and/or modifications you seek and oversee your exercise for that session. Working out with a personal trainer is always going to fun, safe and informative.
Q: What should I expect at my first appointment?
Your Personal Trainer will have a brief discussion with you about why you are there and what you hope to accomplish out of the training. They will also get a sense of your past fitness experience and your specific fitness goals. The information gathered will be used to start your personal program!
How to schedule an appointment with a Certified Personal Trainer at LMU Campus Recreation:
1. Stop by the FitWell Center and ask for a "Personal Trainer Request Packet"
2. Browse through the trainer biographies and make your selection.
(Available online or at the FitWell Center)
3. Fill out the request packet and return it to the FitWell Center on the first floor.You will be called back within 72-hours of returning the packet and on your way to success!
Click here to view the personal trainer profiles.