How Much? I hear that question on a daily basis. Before they ask about hours, location, trainers experience, etc., they ask about how much our tuition is. But is it really a good question to ask first and is it even a good marker to base a decision on (sight unseen)? If you are looking for a training "bargain" then you can always train yourself, at home, with whatever you have on hand or you can join a "globo Gym" and train yourself. Of course, there are also plenty of CrossFit or "boutique" gyms in the area where you can find a better price. But, and this is a really important "BUT", do you know what you are paying for? Probably not. Your decision is based on the price you are going to pay for the training.... because all gyms are the same? Right?
WRONG!!!
Not all gyms are the same and not all trainers are the same. It's not even close! Would you buy a new car without doing some research? Would you buy a new house without having an inspector check it out first? Would you ever go to a doctor without checking out their credentials first? Absolutely not... and you shouldn't make a decision on a trainer based on price, especially a discounted price.
Do yourself a favor and Google the gym and the trainer you are thinking about working with. Look for:
- How many decades they have been training.
- Are they recognized as an international expert in their field.
- How many books, articles and videos they have created.
- Check out who they have worked with (from civilians (and their demographics) to military, police and law enforcement agencies).
- Check out the circles they travel in, i.e., who do they work with and train with (high level trainers and experts in their field).
Once you've got that in hand, please Google me (Michael Krivka and CrossFit Koncepts). Spend a few minutes sifting through your search results and compare them with what you found regarding the other trainer and the other gym. Then, and only then, can you make a smart decision as to who you should be training with.
So, when you are looking for somewhere to workout (and someone to train you), somewhere to learn and develop lifetime strength and mobility skills, and somewhere to create relationships with strong, vibrant people - what it "costs you" needs to be balanced with what it's "really going to cost you" if you make a poor decision.