Motivation
The most obvious incentive for having a personal trainer is motivation, which is provided in two key ways. Firstly, a Personal Trainer will ensure that you work to your optimum level and secondly (when otherwise you might have made an excuse for not training) the fact that you have booked an appointment ensures that you will complete your workout.
Personal training is invaluable for keeping you motivated over a period of time, the fact you are working alongside someone who understands your needs and knows how to get the best out of you is imperative to the long term success of your training.

Expertise
A personal trainer can show you how to perform exercises and use equipment correctly. More importantly, they can advise you on what format your exercise regime should take. Everyone has different goals for their training, so each program should be tailored to suit your personal requirements, maximising the time you spend on your training.

Variation
Variation is another important factor you should consider when exercising. It is important because it provides your body with different challenges that help prevent your progress from hitting a 'plateau'. A variety of exercises will stop you feeling stale about your training and will maintain your motivation. Variation can also be extended to where you train. With a personal trainer, a successful training program can be carried out from home or at a gym. This allows you to fit your training into your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to train within an environment that suits you.

Achievement
Finally, monitoring your progress is an important part of working with a personal trainer. Tracking your improvement and assessing your progress provides opportunities for 'fine tuning' your training and allows you to concentrate on achieving your ultimate goals.