Personal trainer to help 16 yo learn basics?

[Anonymous]

My 16 yo son has decided he wants to do some structured exercise; he’s not athletic, and he doesn’t like exercising in front of others, so a gym is not right for him. He’s been doing beginner Peloton strength and cardio classes for the last few weeks and likes them, but he’s having trouble figuring out the right routine, and I’m guessing that like most beginners his form is not great, which makes me worry about injury.

I’m wondering whether a few sessions with a trainer to help him get the basics down and build a routine would be helpful? His goals are health and overall strength, and I think he’d respond best to someone low-key and friendly. Any recommendations for a trainer who would come to us in NWDC who would fit the bill?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 16 yo son has decided he wants to do some structured exercise; he’s not athletic, and he doesn’t like exercising in front of others, so a gym is not right for him. He’s been doing beginner Peloton strength and cardio classes for the last few weeks and likes them, but he’s having trouble figuring out the right routine, and I’m guessing that like most beginners his form is not great, which makes me worry about injury.

I’m wondering whether a few sessions with a trainer to help him get the basics down and build a routine would be helpful? His goals are health and overall strength, and I think he’d respond best to someone low-key and friendly. Any recommendations for a trainer who would come to us in NWDC who would fit the bill?

i would think you need more than a few sessions to get the correct form. You can check the soccer forum and search for trainers.

[Anonymous]

I don't have PT recs, but I've been working with my son this winter focusing on lower body to help him in all the sports he plays in baseball, soccer, etc.. Speed and quickness drills basically with bodyweight squats and activation exercises, he's only 12 so no heavy weights just bodyweight and bands for resistance.

I'm a bodybuilder so I try help him out with proper form and get him into a 20 min basic workout in our basement 2 or 3x a week. How to squat correctly the proper depth without knees caving in; how to deadlift without using the lower back or arms.

Good time right now since there's a lull.

[Anonymous]

Its a great idea. Let him work with a trainer to teach him the proper form, until he feels confident to go on his own. I can't tell you how many times I injured myself using improper form

[Anonymous]

Before the pandemic, my daughter was doing training sessions with a trainer named Brian at the Tenleytown Sport & Health. He was good, and it gave her a foundation to continue to work out at home during the pandemic. I don't know if he would come to your house.