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Ten Good Reasons to Hire a Private Personal Trainer

These days money is tight for almost everyone. Even those of us who haven't felt the direct hit of the economic recession are scrutinizing spending like never before. As a result, much of what we perceive to be "life's extras" are now facing the financial chopping block. Should the choice to hire (or keep) private personal trainers survive your personal budget cuts? Here are ten reasons the answer should be "Yes!"

Accountability. "Trainers come with built-in motivation," explains Judy Cassady (ACSM, AFFA certified). "Not only are you investing money in to your exercise program, but you're investing time as well." Jerome Davis (NASM, CPT, PES, CES certified) admits that even he, "the trainer, has a personal trainer for that very reason." Trainers can provide accountability because there is a human face that has expectations that you are showing up and working to your potential during your time together. For some, that accountability is what keeps them showing up and seeing results. "Some of my clients don't come in the gym unless they have an appointment," Davis says. "That is not what I like to hear, but quite often it can be the case. There's nothing like a standing appointment to get your butt in gear for a workout."

Education. Working with a good trainer provides you with the opportunity to learn something new after every interaction. Davis explains, "there are 168 hours in a week. Hopefully you get to see your client for 3 of them. What are they doing the other 165? Education is the key for the client." Jaye Evans ( BA, kinesiology, NASM, Cooper, AFFA, Yogafit and spinning certifications) agrees, "If you hire a good trainer they will have expertise in the areas or fields that you won't get from the internet; that you won't get from books; that you won't get from magazines. You will get that from the source."

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Meet Anderson Cooper's Secret Weapon

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CNN 360° host Anderson Cooper has been getting a lot of attention lately for his buff physique (check out this video on TMZ.com). While it may seem like a sudden transformation, in fact Cooper's muscles are the result of two years of workouts with a personal trainer, Thelonious "T.J." Johnson (right).

In addition to getting Cooper and other high-profile clients in shape, Johnson is also an actor and model, with appearances in Vogue Italia, Details, and the cover of Maximum Fitness. His acting credits include roles on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and All My Children.

Johnson, a New York native whose jazz musician father named him after the great Thelonious Monk, was also picked as one of 2008's Most Eligible Bachelors by Extra. He customizes his training sessions to fit the needs and goals of each individual client.

An extreme sports enthusiast, he also specializes in extreme outdoor training, providing fitness sessions that feature mountain-biking, hiking, "tough man" workouts and boot camps. Citing confidentiality he declines to say exactly how he got Cooper so cut, but the results speak for themselves.

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Matt Roberts: Bespoke Fitness

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Some of the world's finest bodies are trimmed and toned by Matt Roberts including Tom Ford, Naomi Campbell, and Sting. As a personal trainer with a team of highly-trained professionals he offers luxury-level workouts in grand locations around the world as well as online. The packages offered will cost between £1,150 and £1,800 but it doesn't say whether that is for a week's worth of sessions, a month or a year?! Certainly the premiere service, one-on-one attention and comprehensive approach to health is worth the money if you have some extra lying around.

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