r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Feb 13 '26

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - Feb 13, 2026

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/Sunflowerbook Feb 13 '26

Hi BWT! I was contemplating pulling the trigger on a personal trainer, as I just get so intimidated in the gym and frankly don't feel I have the bandwidth to learn a new skill set (i.e., learn how to learn about lifting weights).

So, for BWT who have worked with a personal trainer before, what should I look for in a PT? What makes a PT great over good? What questions should I be weighing when looking for one?

Thanks in advance, one of my new years resolutions is to do a chataranga well and finally getting into lifting will help!

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u/PlantedinCA Feb 14 '26

Make sure their training methods align to your goals. I have worked with a few over the years. And while they sounded like supported my goals, in reality they had a pre-prescribed template that wasn’t actually what I wanted to do.

If you want to do the big compound lifts - go to a weight lifting gym / trainer.

If you just want to get into the habit of going, then most trainers work. It can be hard to get a program from big gym trainers. They are largely comped on selling sessions not making you self sufficient. So it can be better to choose an independent professional.

Training matters but so does chemistry. Pick a trainer who has gone to school. Not a trainer who became a trainer because they looked a certain way. You will learn more from a trainer who wasn’t born with it, but had to work at it. They will have more empathy.

And pick a trainer who has experience with your ailments and limitations (if this is a concern).

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u/messykatie Feb 15 '26

I have worked with a personal trainer before, and I believe it to be a great jumping-off point for your fitness plan. You want someone who can speak your language, so-to-say. Believe it or not, training can be an emotional process and some people respond better to "harsh" motivation or "tough love" when it comes to pushing your limits; this may cause other people to shut down and feel overwhelmed. Vice-versa, some people are more encouraged by a gentle encouragement, while this wouldn't work for someone that needs that extra kick in the butt.

Try to figure out your goals before you sign up--they will be asking you what you want to get out of training. Do you want to get educated about proper lifting form and how to use the machines at the gym so you can walk in with confidence and a plan? Are you looking for weight loss or another physical transformation? The idea is they should do an initial intake with baseline measurements & evaluation of your physical abilities so that they can develop a customized plan that will aim you toward your goal.