When weighing the “costs” of hiring an in-home personal trainer with the process of relying on yourself to begin an exercise program that will improve and restore your health, consider these points:

– I can work at my own pace, when I want, where I want (which so far has worked so well and therefore has lead me to consider hiring a coach).

– I can save the money I would spend on a trainer for other expenses (such as doctor bills, medication I wouldn’t need if I were healthier, insurance premiums that will surely increase as my health issues increase, etc.).

– I can watch more TV and sit at the computer at my leisure without the idea of having to “report” to someone when asked about my daily activities.

– I can join a local gym by paying a monthly membership fee and then use the facility when it’s “convenient” for me.

– I can use up more gas and take at least 30 minutes to drive to and from the gym.

– I can hire a housekeeper to do my cleaning and cooking and a personal caregiver to help bathe, feed, dress and groom me (because my own exercise program has done wonders for my strength and stamina).

– I can begin depending on friends and family to run errands and take me places (due to the fact that my independent, well-intentioned workout regimen has fallen by the wayside and my wellness level has dropped immeasurably as the months and years have gone by).

– I can watch my grandchildren playing outside from the comfort of my lounge chair or wheelchair, instead of being out in the “elements” enjoying the fun.

As you can see, there are all kinds of great reasons not to hire your own in-home physical fitness coach.  But it’s not really a laughing matter. It’s up to you to make the ultimate decision,  just remember – if you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will.  Your friends and family want you to be around for a long time to come.  And they want you to be your strong, balanced, vibrant, active self.

To get a FREE consultation in the East Valley of Phoenix, AZ, to find out how easy it is to start on a path of healthy living for the long haul, call Julia Johnson, Certified Personal Trainer today!