It may surprise some of you to know this, but I have a trainer.

I call him ‘Lethal Luke’ as he’s an ex-marine and believe me, he takes no prisoners! I pay him to train me, at least twice per week on two body parts I find tough: back and legs.

Now, you may ask, “why would someone who is a 10 years qualified and experienced personal trainer need a trainer?”

There are many reasons: I too need to be pushed beyond what I think I can achieve; sometimes even I need motivation; it’s handy to have another set of eyes on my technique and form; and finally, I don’t know everything – I’ve learned many things from each of the trainers I’ve used.

These apply both to the personal trainers I’ve used, and coaches who I’ve worked with in the past ‘remotely’ – by telephone and online.

You don’t NEED a trainer or coach – but you’ll improve if you have one

I believe everyone can benefit from one-to-one input from time to time, whether it’s in fitness, business or life in general.

Now, I don’t think everyone NEEDS one, but I think anyone—no matter who they are or what they do—WILL improve if they have one. Great coaches have a way of bringing the best out of you and taking you to the next level.

In fact, I’d go so far as to say that everyone should have a coach—at least at some point, even if it’s only for a short time.

Why use a fitness coach?

The short answer is that the mere act of hiring a coach can spur you on to achieve new heights of success. For a start, someone else is now involved, investing time in your success, and able to hold you accountable – this alone will make you work harder. Here are a few other reasons:

Expertise, applied to you personally – you can’t know everything. Someone who’s an expert in their field can bring in-depth knowledge to bear on your own challenges, likes, dislikes and lifestyle.

Motivation – you’ll simply work harder and perform better when someone else is involved. You’ll be alot more likely to work hard, alot less likely to skip workouts, and in general more prone to taking your program seriously.

Accountability – this is by far the greatest benefit of coaching. If you know someone is counting on you, you show up, both physically, and metaphorically.  Hiring a coach gives you multiple types of accountability.

Love and friendship – I can tell you as both a coach and a client, if you invest in someone emotionally, and they invest in you, and you’re both working towards mutual success, it’s impossible not to grow closer.  Your goals are their goals, and so their successes become your successes. This is why I have always said that, on some level, the “personal” aspect of personal training is more important than the “training part.”

Can I help YOU to reach the next level?

I’m passionate about helping people look, feel and be their best – and until now I’ve done this largely through personal training and writing articles. I still offer personal training to clients in London, but if you can’t get here, or perhaps you want a different type of support, you can now sign up for my telephone consults/coaching sessions.

If you’re trying to get to the next level; if you find yourself lacking motivation; if you find yourself spinning your wheels; if you just can’t figure out why you’re not progressing—I’d love to help.

Isn’t it time you got what you’ve been working for?

Let’s do this. Together.

Find out more here: www.alexandrawilson.com/coaching