If you're not meeting your fitness goals on your own and struggling to find motivation to hit the gym and workout, then it may be time to hire a personal trainer. Below are five signs that you need help:

1. If you've been cutting back on your workouts recently and skipping out on the gym because you feel there are other things you need to do instead, then it's time to get a personal trainer. A personal trainer will help you to be accountable, and you're much more likely to show up if you know that you have an appointment with someone. Plus, spending your hard-earned money for this person to help you serves as another motivator.

2. If you've been working out regularly, but you need a change, or you've set a new goal for yourself that you cannot achieve on your own.

3. If you're getting bored at gym or feel like you've hit a plateau, a personal trainer will be able to come up with new exercises that will challenge you, keep training interesting and exciting, and help you to achieve your goals. They can also evaluate your current routine and recommend changes.

4. Another reason you should get a personal trainer is if you're new to the gym and unsure of how to use the equipment—which, if used incorrectly could lead to injury. It's a must to have someone show you around and explain how everything works, as well as help you set personal fitness goals.

5. If you need motivation! It's always helpful to have someone there to watch your every move, encourage you, and help you push beyond what you think are your limits.

Remember, choosing a personal trainer should be based on more than just credentials. You need someone who will inspire you and understand your personality, but also realize what you need from them in order to achieve your fitness goals.

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