My Gym Trainer: Win Your Own!

Posted on Feb 8th 2010 11:00AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed Under: Fitness, Reviews & Products

If the hardest thing about going to the gym is getting there, the second hardest thing has to be planning the workout. Once you have a plan, doing it is usually the easiest part! And that's what "My Gym Trainer" so darn cool.

"My Gym Trainer" is a book (well, three books if you want to get technical: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) that contains detailed daily workouts put together by personal trainer (and author and fitness model) Jill Coleman. Each book consists of 24 removable two-side workout cards with both cardio and strength exercises for a four-to eight-week challenging workout cycle. Not only are the moves explained in detail, but Coleman also explains the "why" behind some of the workouts; like, why interval workouts are so effective.

We had a chance to check out "My Gym Trainer" -- in a cocky state of mind, we requested the Advanced version -- and, well, it was pretty awesome! Pushing yourself to the limit is never easy, but when you have a trainer (even if it is just a book) telling you what to do, it's harder to give up than it is to do your best.

This week, we're excited to give one of these bad boys away to a lucky (and soon to be super-fit) That's Fit reader!

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us what part of hitting the gym you find most challenging.
The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, February 12, 2010.
You may enter only once.
One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
One winner will receive a "My Gym Trainer" book in his or her choice of Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced (valued at $50).
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
Click here for complete Official Rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so make sure to check next week to find out if you've won!

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)

Missy 2-08-2010 @ 11:29AM

I find it most challenging to get there during the week since I am so tired from work. This prize would be perfect for me.

Heyward 2-11-2010 @ 1:52PM

TIME!!!

aisha9233 2-12-2010 @ 8:33PM

Would love to win!!

Jen 2-08-2010 @ 11:52AM

the hardest part of the gym, is getting there for a class...w. a toddler, we usually don't get there until 11am..then it just the bike, treadmill, or elyptical....we need to get motivated earlier to get there for the classes

Kristen M 2-08-2010 @ 11:41AM

The hardest part is getting the most out of the time that I spend there. I go to the gym in the morning before work and have a limited amount of time to get in the cardio and strength training.

LeAura 2-10-2010 @ 9:45AM

So, Kristen, for those days that you're short on time, you could do cardio on one day and weights on the next. This will keep you balanced. Bottom line: it's GREAT that you're getting up early and getting to the gym! :-)

LeAura 2-10-2010 @ 9:47AM

So, Kristen, for those days that you're short on time, you could do
cardio on one day and weights on the next. This will keep you
balanced. Bottom line: it's GREAT that you're getting up early and
getting to the gym! :-)

Mary 2-08-2010 @ 11:52AM

The hardest part about going to the gym for me is deciding what to do. This book would be perfect - guidance without having to pay for a personal trainer!

radtke.melissa 2-08-2010 @ 12:03PM

I find it most challenging to push myself on any cardio machine! I love Jazzercise classes, but if I can't make it to one of those, I seem to do nothing.

Nicole 2-08-2010 @ 11:52AM

The hardest part for me (after getting there of course). Is planning my workout! I sometimes feel like I am doing the same thing every time. This is perfect!

Sara 2-08-2010 @ 12:05PM

The hardest part for me is knowing what to do: which weight machines should I do first; how long do I need to be on the treadmill to get loose and ready to go. These books would definitely help with that!

Jill Coleman 2-12-2010 @ 10:41PM

Hey Sara! As a general rule, you want do machines for the largest muscle groups first, like the legs (think squats and lunges), back (rows and pull-ups) and shoulders (presses, etc), and then move to smaller muscle groups like biceps and triceps! Ask a trainer at your gym to show you just 4-5 key exercises to do 2-3x/week! Good luck :-) Jill

Adriana Acevedo 2-08-2010 @ 1:06PM

To get motivated to drive myself to the gym, feeling like I'm being stared at from different directios, feeling like I have to dress up for the gym!

Sheri 2-08-2010 @ 12:25PM

I definitely think the hardest part is weight training - knowing what to do, how much weight, and how many reps is difficult! This book sounds fabulous!!!

Tiffany 2-08-2010 @ 5:22PM

The hardest part about hitting the gym right now is leaving my warm house to venture out into the freezing cold to get to the gym!

Carole 2-08-2010 @ 12:48PM

The hardest part about getting to the gym is that either I have to be up and out before the sun to go before work or deal with the crowds directly after work IF I can even find a parking space. There's just too many people!

freestmom 2-08-2010 @ 1:06PM

Wish I belonged to a gym but can't afford it right now... the hardest part of exercising is just getting dressed and starting... once I'm dressed I do it and enjoy it!

Connie 2-08-2010 @ 1:13PM

The hardest part after getting there is staying after I've grown bored.

Allison 2-08-2010 @ 1:25PM

For me, it is most challenging to figure out what to do when lifting. I am always looking for weight lifting ideas, programs, and always thinking I'm doing something wrong or missing a body part or not working out with the best routine...how is a regular person to know?!

Jill Coleman 2-12-2010 @ 10:39PM

Allison, I am with you! So hard to know! A good rule of thumb is to try to lift a weight 12 times, and if you can do it, but just barely and certainly not 13 times, that is going to be a good weight for that exercise :-) Good luck!!