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Connected Fall 2024 - 5 Healthy Towns Foundation
Written by Wellness Center staff
Do you want to start a fitness routine but are not sure where to begin? Personal training may be the right choice for you. Chelsea, Stockbridge, and Dexter Wellness Centers have certified personal trainers who can help someone new to exercise begin a workout program, support a seasoned exerciser with changing up their workout routine, or assist someone with sport-specific training or medical needs in designing a safe and effective approach. Here are some of the benefits you can find working with a personal trainer:
Increased accountability: Having a personal trainer helps you stay consistent with your workouts. Setting a regular appointment with a trainer keeps you on track and provides accountability to make sure you show up and put in the work.
Learning about health, fitness, and your body: Personal trainers educate you on many topics. Their knowledge and experience help individuals establish goals and break them down into small manageable steps over time.
Individualized plan: Personalized workouts are prepared for each person. Trainers make sure exercises consider any injury or medical diagnoses so that the training program is safe but effective in meeting your needs.
Flexible schedule and format: Training sessions can be adjusted to the days and times that are convenient for you, and new activities are introduced to maintain variety.
Mental health and long-term benefits: Regular and consistent physical activity is necessary for stress reduction and improved selfesteem. Exercise is also effective in preventing chronic diseases and improving longevity.
For more information on personal training, please visit www.chelseawellness.org/services/personal-training or www.dexterwelness.org/services/personal-training.
“I love having the opportunity to share my passion for health and fitness on a daily basis. Making connections with clients and watching them improve over time makes personal training all the more fulfilling.”
Brenda, personal trainer
Photos: Brenda Hazard is a personal trainer at Chelsea Wellness Center and has been training individuals for several years.
“I appreciate the one-on-one support of my personal trainer. It keeps me going.”
