Female Personal Trainer Or Male Personal Trainer: Does Gender Really Matter?

Why You Might Want A Male Or Female Personal Trainer

Previous Experiences
Your own personal experiences will likely influence your choice of trainer. If you have previously had great experiences with personal trainers or even coaches of a certain gender, you will be primed to associate that gender of personal trainer with your own success. Conversely, if you’ve had poor experiences with a certain gender of personal trainer or multiple personal trainers or coaches, you likely won’t want to continue working with that gender of trainer. Even though these experiences are linked with the specific person and their gender likely didn’t play a role in their effectiveness so much as the personality or work experience of the trainer, it can still influence your thinking. There is also a possibility that at a previous gym you had a bad experience with a personal trainer, such as a sense of power imbalance due to gender or the trainer treating you differently due to your gender. If this is the case, you may feel better with a different gender personal trainer than before.

Your Own Gender
Whether you prefer a male or female personal trainer is often based on your own gender. For example, women tend to prefer working with female personal trainers to help them feel more comfortable. If you are a woman unsure if you want a male or female trainer, read Can I Choose To Work With A Female Personal Trainer? Your gender may also influence if you want a male or female personal trainer depending on your body type. For example, men and women tend to have different areas of fat retention in the body and if your goal is weight loss, you may want to work with a trainer of the same gender so you know they can help you target the areas you are hoping to lose fat.

Implicit Gender Bias
Many people have gender biases they are unaware of. In general, men tend to be more biased against female personal trainers, although some of the bias is also present in women as well. Even if a person doesn’t have a bias against a certain gender for training in general, female personal trainers who specialize in strength training often face bias, as well as male personal trainers who conduct dance-based exercise classes. When choosing your personal trainer, it’s important to remember that all of the personal trainers at your private gym have received their position because they are qualified and dedicated to helping clients reach their fitness goals. They would not be working as personal trainers if they didn’t have an in-depth knowledge of fitness and their own personal strengths, both in terms of their skillset and their actual physical strength. If you’re unsure which trainer you are interested in working with, you can schedule a meeting or a trial workout before you commit to one trainer. You can also discuss personal trainers and their style with the gym management or potentially with previous clients. Whether you end up choosing a male or female personal trainer, the most important thing is that you and your trainer establish trust and a healthy training dynamic.

Work With A Male Or Female Personal Trainer In Calgary

Whether you want a male or female personal trainer, Jensen Fitness can accommodate you. We have personal trainers of both genders and we can help you find the specific trainer who will work best with you. Of course, gender isn’t the only aspect to consider when finding the right personal trainer; read What To Look For In An Online Personal Trainer to know what questions to ask yourself and your potential trainers. At the end of the day, what matters most is that you work with a personal trainer who you feel comfortable with and who keeps you motivated.

At Jensen Fitness, our personal training, fitness coaching, and weight loss programs will provide you with all of the support you need to achieve your personal goals while helping you sustain your new healthy habits for the long term. To start your weight loss or fitness journey, contact our team of personal trainers in SE Calgary by calling 1-403-200-0199 or by filling out our online contact form.

FAQ

Q: What if I do not want to do in-gym personal training?
A: It’s totally normal to be too busy to come to the gym or to not be comfortable with an in-person gym. At Jensen Fitness, we offer online personal training services to accommodate you. To learn more about our online personal training services, contact our team by calling 1-403-200-0199.

Q: How can I get the most out of my sessions with my personal trainer?
A: The best thing you can do is to show up on time and be ready to work hard. Other than this, here are 4 Ways To Optimize The Time Spent With Your Personal Trainer.

Q: Can males work with female personal trainers?
A: Yes, they can. It is your personal choice whether you work with a male or female personal trainer. All that matters is that you feel comfortable and are happy with the relationship between you and your trainer.