Should I change my personal trainer?
Hi, I’m 24M, 77 kg, 5’10. I started gym with a personal trainer 4 months ago.
I pay around 20k per month for 5 days/week but I feel like my training is way too relaxed, these are the things bothering me:
He often scrolls his phone or talks to other people while I’m doing my sets
Making me do 15 reps x 3 sets on almost everything
I feel like I can increase weight on many machines, but he doesn’t let me
He adjusts all the machines for me, but doesn’t really teach me how to set them up myself (I know I can easily learn this online but then whats the point of paying)
He kept me on 1600–1700 calorie intake for almost 3 months now
Discourages pre-workout/supplements and says we will start creatine after reaching 75 kg, which I don’t fully understand why
I’m not saying he’s a bad trainer, because I did lose 10kg so far and gained some muscles. But sometimes it feels like he’s keeping things too easy, almost like he wants me to continue with him for very long term.
Is this normal? Should I give him a few more months, or should I try a different trainer/gym?
P.S. Please don’t say I don’t need a PT. I do, because having one keeps me motivated. I’ve only skipped 3 days in the last 4 months