Ever wonder about the cost of working with a Certified Personal Trainer? Expense is often a top concern when considering the prospect, but is it really that expensive comparitively? Check out this list of 5 things that are surprisingly more expensive than working with me, a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Health Coach. Consider where your dollars go and if they are serving you best where they’re spent. You’ll also find some of my most affordable services showcased here.
1. Trendy Exercise Equipment You’ll Never Use
Nothing is more expensive than something you’ve paid for but never use. Exercise equipment that is uninspiring, ineffective, or confusing will eventually fall into that “never use” category. Instead of adding to the pile of expensive equipment that lives in the garage, enjoy an easily accessable workout that will keep you coming back for more.
My live online Group Fitness classes are designed to do just that. Conveniently enjoy small group classes from the comfort of your own home. I’ll provide tons of exercise variations as well as options to challenge yourself or bring your intensity down. All fitness levels are welcomed.
- Subscription cost is $40 per month
- Includes four 1-hour group sessions per month
- Includes one private 30-minute healthy eating planning session per month
2. The Target Effect
The Urban Dictionary describes the Target Effect as the result of going into a store, intending to buy a few things, and leaving with much more. There is actual science behind Target’s ability to get you shopping, usually for more than you ever intended. According to Tom Meyvis, a professor of marketing at New York University, they strategically place products to trick your brain into more purchases. Instead of playing mind games at Target this Saturday morning, meet me for an inspiring outdoor healing experience like Sunrise in the Sonoran Desert.
In an experience you’ll always take with you, you’ll see how the mountain changes as the moon gives way to the sun. We’ll start by going up high to pause in a perfect spot for the big show. After taking it all in, we’ll travel low into the wash for another perspective. Along the trail we’ll learn about the vegetation, geology, insects, and animals that surround us. Come witness the magic of Sunrise in the Sonoran Desert. *Multiple trail options make this experience great for all fitness levels.
- Distance: 2.0 mi.
- Duration: 1.5 hr
- Location: South Mountain, Phoenix
- Eleation gain: 200ft
- Single Guest Price: $80
- Group Price Per Guest: $60
3. Your Favorite Bottle of Wine
Being a coinsurer of wine can be taxing on the wallet as well as the waistline. Between keeping your wine cabinet stocked and enjoying a few glasses when dining out, the costs add up quickly. So do the calories. I won’t even mention the negative effects on our brains, hearts, and livers. Consuming alcohol allows us to take in a ton of energy without feeling full or being nutritionally satisfied. Instead dishing out dollars for a pricey habit with negative health effects, save what’s in your wallet for real solutions to good health.
Try a Single Health Coaching Session, just $55. In a single session we can gain direction toward our desired destination – good health. We’ll examine your health history, identify your current values, and set specific and attainable goals. When you’re ready to take the next step, you can schedule your next session. Single sessions give you the opportunity to move at a pace that matches your availability and budget.
4. Doing it Wrong
Is there anything more costly than waisted time and enrgy? We’ve only got one life to live, right! If we want something and are willing to work hard, we can usually achieve it. That is unless we get bad information. Working from incorrect information leads to failure and frustration, as well as wasted time and energy. Free resources on the internet can be powerful learning tools, but only when we can trust the source. For science-based solutions that lead to success, try six 1-hour Health Coaching Sessions, at $275, that’s one for free.
Research published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine in 2017 demonstrated that health coaching can result in clinically relevant improvements in risk factors for everything from blood pressure to weight management, and total cholesterol. In that same study, health coaching helped participants favorably modify important health behaviors like physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco use.
Choose to improve in any of the wellness areas below:
- Healthy Sleep
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating
- Physical Fitness
- Stress Management
- Weight Management
- Chronic Condition Management
- Heart and Metabolic Health (CVD, Diabetes, hypertension, or elevated blood sugar, triglycerides, HDL, or blood pressure)
5. Doing Nothing at All
Something that is unquestionably more expensive than working with a professional is poor health. Failing to take action against preventable and treatable chronic disease will cost us in time, money, and quality of life. The CDC reports chronic diseases as the leading cause of illness, disability, and death in the US, costing an astronomical $4.1 trillion in annual health care costs. Instead of standing still, get up and move.
Join me for Outdoor Wellness to challenge your mind and body in the best way. Let’s explore, play, and discover the natural world. Ready to travel through a natural rock tunnel, discover a petroglyph canyon, or conquer a challenging hike to the summit? Perhaps you need to ditch the digital noise and listen to what nature has to say. Join me for outdoor wellness in the Sonoran Desert. Choose from Outdoor Adventures, Outdoor Fitness, or Outdoor Healing experiences.
Are Your Dollars Serving You Best?
Now that you’ve done some compairson, consider again where your dollars go and if they are serving you best. If you’re ready to work with an expert on your health and fitness, get started today. Try a Complimentary Consultation. In this 20 minute video call we’ll get to know each other better. I’ll listen to your health and wellness goals and let you know how I can help. I’ll share a bit about my story and you’ll learn what health coaching can do for you.
Sources for This Post:
“Experts Reveal Why It’s So Hard to Only Buy One Thing at Target-Yes, There’s a Scientific Reason.” PEOPLE.com, https://people.com/home/target-effect-meaning-scientific-reasoning-cant-only-buy-one-thing/.
Linton, Alaya. “How Much Does Drinking Really Cost?” The Balance Everyday, The Balance Everyday, 24 Aug. 2018, https://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/what-lifetime-of-drinking-costs-4142309.
“Target Effect.” Urban Dictionary,
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=target
effect&utm_source=search-action.