Fit to train

if you have the time, money, and inclination - they have the expertise. enlisting a personal trainer is catching on fast in our sleepy city. is it a natural progression after becoming fitness conscious? yes, of course, people have gone past just a fitness focus and now are reaching for the higher ground of sculpted and wellshaped bodies - a few of them.most want to workout without injuring themselves and follow a healthy diet regimen. dinaz vervatwalla, an accredited training instructor, who has aerobics studios all over town, says, people may opt for personal trainers for privacy, some find it hard to exercise within a structured time and place, some may have medical problems that need special attention, some may not know how to use all the equipment or which equipment is best suited to their needs, some may have reached a plateau in their progress and some may be low on motivation. according to zareer patell, a pioneer in the fitness business, whether you want to knockdown or gain weight or work on a particular body part or tone, or loose inches a personal trainer is able to give you specificity that you can't get at a gym or in a large class. faiyaz ali khan, a progressive fitness certified trainer, says, the one-on-one attention actually pays, people see results. a personal trainer will create a programme that will take your fitness level and your goals in mind. they advice you on your diets, they tell about supplements, they look at your professional interest and come up with a package that addresses your needs. the services of a personal trainer can cost anywhere between rs 5,000 to rs 12,000. sudhasmehta@indiatimes.com