Are you ready to commit to getting in shape (or at the very least getting off the couch)? You can get motivation and accountability from a personal trainer. What other magical powers do personal trainers possess (just kidding, sort of…)?

You’ll be surprised at how much a Personal Trainer in Düsseldorf can help you improve your workout. Christina Sass, author of the New York Times bestselling book S.A.S.S! offers five surprising insights! Learn more about the book Yourself Slim: Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds, and Lose Inches, by sports dietitian and certified strength and conditioning specialist Marie Spano, MS, RD.

1. Transform Your Body With These Moves

By rounding out your fitness routine even if you go to the gym regularly, a trainer can help you improve your results and appearance. Sass said that trainers can teach you posture-improving moves that can make you appear five pounds lighter without losing any weight. Additionally, trainers can also help women who are afraid of bulking up due to a fear of strength training. A good trainer can show you how to get the benefits of strength training without using heavy weights or trying to bulk up.

2. Increased Muscle Response

Exercises on the mat, free weights, and 45 minutes on the elliptical machine. Do you agree? It’s possible that you are perfectly satisfied with your current routine, but Sass says that many of her clients have been following the same fitness routine for years – often workouts they were put through by their high school coach!

It may seem simple to change things up, but many people don’t realize it’s best to do it in an organized, routine way, says Spano. A personal trainer can introduce exercises that improve flexibility (something many people ignore), and they can help slow down exercises, which, says Sass, “can have a major impact on how muscles respond.”

3. Pain is Reduced

“This is a big dealie!” Sass says. But why? A good trainer focuses on safety. Personal trainers can work with your doctor or physical therapist to assess injuries and modify exercises to help get you back on your feet. Warm ups and cooldowns should be done correctly, as well as Making sure the client is hydrated and executing moves correctly. Not only do these fixes prevent injuries, but they also yield better results. According to Sass, a personal trainer can show you crunch-free, pain-free core-strengthening moves rather than doing sit-ups, which can pull your neck or hurt your back.

4. New Stuff That’s Cool

You can search the internet for cutting-edge fitness gear and training advice, but a personal trainer can act as your go-between, as trainers are constantly researching new methods, moves and products. Trainers can not only introduce you to new classes and equipment, but also tell you which are worth trying and which are just hype,” says Sass.

5. Function-Movement Training

Trainers who specialize in functional movement document movement patterns necessary for normal function. These movements can help identify your body’s limitations and asymmetries. “This not only shows you which muscle groups are weak, but it also helps improve your balance and coordination.”.