I know there are lots of for-profit gyms but I’m looking for a reasonably-priced trainer that provides quality help. I lost the ability to do push-ups and run lengthily after I got sick. I’ve tried home training but don’t make significant improvements. Preferably a woman but men are ok as long as they don’t touch me much.
On a side note, if there are trainers that can help me master cartwheels, please lmk. Thank you.
If you’re undergoing some type of rehabilitation, shouldn’t cartwheels be somewhat low on your list of movements to do/master?
As for running a long distance, I’m not sure how a trainer could help. I mean a good runner could help a lot with your form, but for the long distance part, I think it’s mostly up to you. If your mechanics are all messed up because of a health problem, then perhaps a trainer could help out.
I would say something similar for your desire to do push-ups again. Just work at it, but if your form is all off for some reason related to your health issue, maybe somebody could help. Maybe you could just look at YouTube for push-up form.
Yes I’ve tried Youtube and push-up plans but I don’t make significant progress. I can’t run too long without getting side stitches. I know there are professionals that can help people improve their form to touch their toes etc. and wondered if there were professionals that could help me.
That seems to be something you can work on by yourself. When it hurts too much, just walk. And then start running again. You will improve over time. You can even go to a track, time yourself, and do intervals (200m at a certain time followed by a certain time of rest). Again, you will improve over time.
And YouTube is your friend. I learned how to become a decent swimmer using YouTube. I still watch instructional videos.
As for professionals, maybe you can ask on this forum for a personal trainer. There are runners and gym rats on this forum (but try not to show that you are getting private training at any of the gyms).
There are also PTs at all of the government weight rooms.
Yes this post was looking for a personal trainer.
Where are you based?
Daan district
Run-walk programs such as couch-5k will get just about anyone going if they stick with it.
Probably not a great idea for someone just starting out and trying to get some sort of base in.
Why not? Intervals can be adjusted any way you please. I was thinking something along the lines of running 200m in 3 minutes and resting an equal amount of time. Then working up from there. It’s the same as run-walk or run-rest on a long straight or circular path, but it’s very structured, which works well for some people. It’s also visible, if you know what I mean, on a track. And some also find this helpful.
Couch to 5k program example.
Cramps?
I think the couch potato to 5k training program is what you’re looking for.
You can always run slower, and you can always just walk if you feel discomfort. Get over the idea that it MUST be a non-stop run or it’s a failure.
It’s not.
I’ve been training for 5-10ks for nearly a year now. I feel great, but I’m not setting ridiculous goals like running a marathon in record time.
Also, have you tried yoga for strength and confidence building? IDK what you mean by a push up plan, but it sounds like you’re setting some arbitrary goal to do 100 pushups or something.
You don’t have to do that. Yoga will tighten your chest and shoulders and core in a month of practice. Try it.
Good luck.
Oh, ok. When talking 200m intervals, people are usually talking speed training. What would be the point of doing intervals like this rather than a regular run/walk? The benefit of run/walk vs run/rest, imo, is “time on feet” moving, which is a big, simple part of building aerobic base so you can keep moving at a run ((including for harder training later (if you desire)).
great idea. 
I called it that when I was a runner, but it was slow, and so the idea for the OP. I never got under 25 minutes for the 5k when I was doing the sprint distance triathlon.
