September 2020

Samantha Barbour, health and wellness specialist at HealthQuest, leads a virtual training session.

Locked out of your gym? Try virtual training at HealthQuest Fitness and Wellness Center Submitted by Johnston Health

Can’t get to the gym? Virtual personal training is a great option, especially during the pandemic.

“We love engaging with people and challenging them to reach their wellness goals,” said Samantha Barbour, a personal trainer with HealthQuest Fitness and Wellness Center. “It’s a passion that even a pandemic can’t dull.”

With all of the new technology in communication, virtual training makes it even easier to meet your goals.

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Here are four reasons why it’s so convenient: • Location — Virtual training can go anywhere. Going to the beach for the weekend? Take your trainer with you and work out in the sand.

• Comfort — One of the greatest concerns in the gym is that others are judging you.

Training virtually eliminates that anxiety.

You’ll feel comfortable performing new exercises, and you’ll feel free to move your body without others watching.

• Time — One of the most common reasons why people don’t work out is a lack of time. Virtual training saves time because it doesn’t require travel to the gym. You get to start and finish with your session and then continue with the rest of your day. How cool is that? Time truly is on your side.

• Self pacing — With the help of your trainer, you have the opportunity to set a pace that is comfortable and without compromising your vision for your health.