February 25, 2009
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Do You Want an Overweight Physical Trainer?
I was reading an article about a physical trainer who is trying to gain 100 pounds so he can identify a little better with his clients. Here is the link: Link
Here is his before photo:
Here is his after photo:
Would you rather have a physical trainer that is in perfect condition or one who could identify with you?
Comments (154)
he just looks pregnant – what an idiot.
Identificatino is good.
If she’s a chick, though, I’d prefer her hot.
I wouldn’t care, but the overweight one would motivate me more because I wouldn’t want to look like them.
No. Thats like having a crack head for a drug addiction counselor.
Overweight.
what a dumb ass……….i want a perfect, hard bodied physical trainer.
why why?? just why?? he must be on drug…
Generally, you’d think the idea of a personal traininer is having someone that looks like you want to look, explaining how to look like you want to look. Christ, I know how to get fat…why the fuck do you think I’m in here sweating like this?? This was the easy part!
ew, that’s gross. he looks like he’s pregnant. I think I may puke.
That’s like going to a driving school being taught by someone who can’t drive.
Also, he looks like Toby McGuire when he’s fat.
one that would identify with one and take thee to mcdoanlds for lunch after the workout session
Umm one in good condition so he or she knows what they are doing
He needs to look like he knows what he’s doing.
With an overweight trainer, you have to wonder if his advice actually works. Though Mr. Six-Pack can be intimidating…
That’s an interesting idea.
::stares at top picture and drools::
I really don’t care what my trainers or coaches look like. I just want someone who can tell me the things I don’t want to hear and keep me heading in the right direction….. ~Echo
i suppose having a trainer that looks perfect already may be intimidating; it does add a more personal touch to training with him if it seems like you’re both working towards a goal.
I would think one in good condition. You are looking to someone for encouragement and direction and inspiration. The only thing I’m inspired to do seeing the overweight picture is to sit on my sofa and eat chips while I watch Jane Fonda or something.
I wouldn’t care so much about physical appearance, but I sure wouldn’t want an idiot like that telling me what to do.
he does look pregnant! hahaha.
I’m not going to pay anyone to help me get into shape if they aren’t. Anyone can give advice. My money should get results if I choose to spend it in such a way.
I personally never understood the whole concept of needing a personal trainer. I don’t care what they look like.
If they can’t be in shape themselves, I wouldn’t trust them to get me in shape.
I would definitely want someone in shape, or I would seriously question their ability to help other people get into shape.
@wherethefishlives - lmao. that was my first thought too!!
@wherethefishlives - In agreement with you! He does look pregnant! LOL
I’d want someone fit. That would motivate me more then someone unfit. I’d start to question their work out methods if they were unfit….
@mariel_the_best - ditto!
Nooo why ruin a body like that?
@wherethefishlives - I thought the same thing, it looks like he’s expecting it’s just gone to his gut
I’d prefer a fit trainer it would make me work harder and feel like I have something to prove
I would like someone who’s in shape because 1) It’s more appealing to the eye 2) It would motivate me to look as in shape as them and 3) It makes them look like a more credible trainer
WHAT!? Maybe if he lost all the weight again and looked like the first one, and I was a big fatty, I’d relate.
Jillian Michaels used to be overweight, and she’s rock solidly fit now (biggest loser trainer). I love her, and she totoally kicks my ass when I work out.
That’s stupid. What a waste of a hot body. D:
That’s just stupid. Why would anyone purposefully make himself unhealthy? If I had an overweight physical trainer I wouldn’t trust him.
i think the most effective trainer would be one that went from the “after” pic to the “before” pic…
He actually looks pregnant…
What a waste of a hot guy.
I know a FAT dietician I can introduce him to..
This guy is putting on the pounds just to show his overweight clients how “easy” it is to take off the pound. He’s doing it to show them that it can be done. This guy is not relating to his overwight clients this way. In fact he’s totally missing the point of why so very many overweight individuals stay overweight and that is because it’s an emotional issue. Yes, anyone who can physically get up off their ass can lose weight. However, it takes a hell of a lot of will power and emotional strength to deal with the inner demons that plague one’s life when one has low self esteem. This guy has no issues with self esteem He’s a former model for heaven’s sake! He knows he looks damn good and that this weight gain is merely temporary. He’s just doing it to ry and prove all overweight people are just lazy. This guy is a douche bag.
by the way, the guy is merely pushing his stomach muscles out as far as they can go to make himself appear fatter than what he really is. That’s why he looks pregnant. What a fucking idiot.
Oh why?! That lovely six-pack all gone to waste!
I like my trainers to look spectucular. It makes me feel like they really know what they are doing and are more able to train me.
Someone I could identify with, not like…uber fat, or uber thin, but like…average.
Physical trainer? For me? Ha!
But seriously, I think he should look the part. It makes him seem more professional in his role.
A hot trainer > A hot trainer who got fat to be more like me. Asshole.
Makes me think of Peggy Bundy who won a personal trainer in one episode. In the end they are both eating chocolates while watching tv.
in shape.
A guy who looks like me is a guy who looks like he doesn’t know what he is doing. I prefer a guy who looks like he kows what he is doing. Still, it’s an interesting idea. IF he started off looking like that ‘after’ pic then got himself into his ‘before’ shape WHILE he was training me, THEN I would be impressed. But not if he stayed flabby.
@wherethefishlives - Yea. Dude looks like he got his eggos preggos.
I would want one in good condition.
If they were like me, there would be no one left to pick me up when I pass out from exhaustion.
why on earth wud enywun wanta fyzikal trayner
hahaha. that guy looks like the “pregnant man”. haha. whoa.
no fatties!
I’d want someone in shape, but not all bulked out. That’s a bit intimidating. Besides, it’s all in the personality. He could be out of shape and still be a bad trainer.
Uhhh no. What a dumb idea. He does look pregnant. So what now, is he going to try and lose the weight with his clients?
practice what you preach. I’m always suspect of overweight personal trainers (unless there’s a GOOD reason for it…. maybe only applies to 0.5% of PTs out there). you gotta be what I strive to be. half the battle in working out is staying motivated. and having Flabby McFatty train me won’t be at all inspiring.
sorry if the truth hurts.
since I’m not overweight, I would definitely want one in shape.. if I had on overweight trainer I’d tell HIM to do the workouts, he needs it more than me!!!
One that’s in good conditions, which would encourage people to exercise.
WHYYY
He’s crazy.
for a sec i thought he was pregnant… lol so wrong.
It’s intimidating to have a “perfect” trainer. I feel as though I could never get to their level and that I’m inadequate. It is also detrimental to have an out of shape trainer because then you could easily provide excuses for yourself. “He’s fat, so it’s okay if I’m a little chubby.” I would prefer a nice medium. Someone who looks fit, healthy, and like they care about themselves, but don’t spend hours at the gym.
And what is up with that nipple ring? Come on…
@sheflourishes - Dang. I noticed something on first glance, I assumed it was my eyes playing tricks or a blemish in the photograph.
I couldn’t bring myself to take an overweight trainer seriously.
I think it’s an excuse to let his condition slide. I’d rather have one in good shape, so that I could trust him to get me in shape, too. Would I want someone indicted on money laundering charges to do my taxes? No way, Jose.
he does look prego. weird.
I would prefer my trainer (if I had one) to be in shape and understanding.
Photoshop much? He looks like a pregnant woman with nipple rings.. douche!
no. i dont want someone fat telling me i need to work out because i’m fat. plus, he just looks pregnant, and i think he just doesnt want to work out anymore.
Someone in shape, of course.
Wow, I would have never expected a trainer to do this! I would rather have a fit personal trainer…I need some inspiration.
I don’t think it really matters as long as the knowledge is there. They don’t need to be in awesome shape to get me in shape.
That doesn’t even look like the same guy.
I don’t care.
I’ve trained with overweight guys and guys who are in peak physical condition. It doesn’t matter much to me as long as they know what they’re talking about.
I can understand the attempt to identify with his demographic…
But this is one of those cases where, I don’t want a “me” in the teaching position. I don’t want a “hey look we’re both breathing hard after running in place for ten seconds!!! HIGH FIVE!!!”
I want a professional. One who can teach by example.
I want the hot guy!
Why would I want someone who’s living an unfit lifestyle to teach how to live right? And why does he have just one nipple pierced?
He got knocked up and is trying to hide it by that awful claim.
i agreed with wherethefishlives…. he looks pregnant!
lmao that’s funny.
and completely ridiculous.
trainers are supposed to give their clients and idea of what they could have.
as motivation.
Yeah cause apparently his work out techniques are really doing something.
well look at all the people that take diet advice from Oprah, I blogged about it like a week or so ago (shameless plug!)
but to answer the question No, I do not want an overweight personal trainer (partially because his hot ass bod would motivate me to get my bod in hot ass shape!)
If a physical trainer then one in perfect condition! After all I only want the best!
That’s like going to a dentist with his front teeth missing.
a fit one
because if they’re as fat as me or fatter…
then all i’m gonna be thinking while doing exercise is “fatass let me see you do this!!!”
I’d rather have a hot physical trainer.
Definitely rather one in better physical condition.
Uhm, A) he looks pregnant, and B) No, I would’t want an overweight trainer because a fit trainer motivates me to want to look like THAT. Be THAT fit, you know?
no, i’d think he has no clue about what he’s doing.
He looks like an idiot anyways. The second biggest reason for getting a personal trainer is so you can stare at his hot bod. Maybe that’s just me….
One that could identify with me.
Fuck no..
If i had a fit one then i could look at him and how good he looks and get motivation to look like that.
He looks kinda pregnant…..interesting!
I’d rather have a trainer that’s in perfect shape…if they can’t get in shape themselves, then why would I depend on them to help me get in shape?
dumb ass. he looks gross. i think he’s just sticking his gut out. i know some guys that can do that.
@Ayliana87 - lmao i concur
I think that they should be in good physical shape. Not hard, not fat. Nicely toned.
But I really wish he didn’t have that awkward nipple ring…
How weird!
he’s going to lose the weight along with his clients. it shows that he has passion for his job. he seems like a good trainer, i’d hire him if i needed to lose weight.
is that you dan? i didn’t know you’re pregnant.
mines better be fit! so i can be inspired. before pictures of im being fat would be enough for him to “identify” with me!
What are you supposed to be, some kind of Xanga celebrity? *Is* there such a thing? Well I’ll friend you just in case. I like making connections in high places.
He looks pregnant.
one that’s fit
looking like a hypocrite
Umm, eww! Who would give up a body like that for a body like…that?
He looks pregnant >.<
I think I’d prefer them overweight
Hehe he looks pregnant. Is he going to lose that extra weight with his clients?!
Woooow, I cannot believe he did that for his clients. I can understand Money….the way celebs do it….but he’s one of us. Woooow. I hopes able to lose his weight and regain that body of his.
One who was fat then attained his fit body would be my ideal.
Looks like there’s a bun in the oven.
wow i admire this guy – at the fact that he’s trying to prove it could be done by loosing all the extra pounds in October!
see if he looked the way he did in the first picture i’d work harder to impress him because he’s super hot. in the second one i’d feel like my trainer is a pregnant man.
How about one without 2″ long nipples?
I don’t care about shape, I would be more inclined to learn from someone who’s 1000x stronger than me.
I do not know what to say of this. o_O
the second pic looks photoshopped.
@Ayliana87 - that’s a very good analogy.
eww, he must be retarded or something, i would be more motivated by the buff one.
Now why would he go and do a thing like that?
Well, I do have a personal trainer. He is very tall and slim and I don’t think twice about suggestions he makes because he is healthy!! Just today, he pulled out a file of another client who was similar to me and was able to show me someone who’d been through what I’m going through. So, I don’t think gaining weight would make you identify with your clients more….they need to be knowledgable and practice what you preach.
lawl. pregnant man.
Wtf?
I dunno but that 2nd picture looks fake
Good grief. He is an idiot.
idk but does he have his nipple pierced?
if my example is overweight, how would he motivate me?
it looks as if he gained all the pounds in his belly. it would’ve been a smarter idea if he kinda gained them in other places..= it’s a smart concept but horribly executed.
I want one that looks like f-ing Adonis! Are you kidding me? I don’t want some gross fat man telling me to believe in myself. I want someone with cred.
I would want my physical trainer in good condition, to keep me jealous and motivated. Besides, a good physical trainer knows how to motivate his clients without having to resort to damage his body.
On a serious note,
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. how far along is he?
Can I have a personal trainer who doesn’t have a pierced nipple?
uhh perfect condition please and thanks
One who could identify with me had to be… fit!
I wouldn’t have this guy for personal trainer. Not because he is overweight but because he is stupid and stupidity is far more harmful that overweight.
Why so much weight? A little soft is good to make people feel less removed, but that’s just kind of ridiculous.
He looked so good before, too… overall I think he’s still good-looking, but just… tummy-bloated.
I think I would want to wait till his experiment was completely finished before I even considered accepting help from him.
I’d prefer an in shape looking trainer myself.
Is this for real?……. if so…….. that’s nuts. I would want someone to inspire me to achieve what he/she already did – that second pic would inspire me to go home and eat ice cream – LOL
One that’s in shape. If he’s not in shape, then how is supposed to help me!!!!
his beautiful abs!!!! what has he done!? what an idiot
ha. his after photo looks like me after a baked ziti feast! in truth though, I’m about 20 lbs overweight and have that awkward fat look to me (you know, where I’m not really average and not really fat). My height of 5’8″ also enables such a borderline weight class.
But I did just recently join a gym and have only thought about the idea of getting a trainer briefly, and in truth, a built/cut trainer would be the better way to go since I guess the majority of trainer clientele would want something to look at for inspiration. Unless this trainer in question is going to lose the weight with every client and then put it back on before a new one, then this experiment is pointless. However, having been able to build himself to how he used to be also means he knows where to find his core and what exercises to do, whereas his client wouldn’t really know that and would still struggle to lose.
a fit trainer is a much better one, only because they know what can get you to where you need to be, wheras a unfit one obviously doesn’t do the work required, although if their job is just to get you fit then it shouldn’t matter either way.
You can be overweight and still fit. The guy is clearly still in excellent physical shape even with the extra hundred pounds. He just looks pregnant. If he really wanted to relate with his clients, he’d let his arms go flabby-spaghetti and wear unflattering butt jeans.
Without that before photo he would have no credibility, so in his case it doesn’t really matter.
Should he really be training others in his condition?
I want someone to be like Burgess Meredith from Rocky. He didn’t seem so beefcake, and Rocky kicked Apollo Creed’s ass!
I would want someone who was toned so they could motivate me to be like them. Why would I train with them, pay them $40/hr and think I wouldn’t go anywhere and then ask him why he’s that big anyway.
No way haha, I’d want to be able to look up to them, not relate to them.
I’d rather have one who can identify with me and who is in shape. So I’d only want this guy helping me after he’s lost that weight.
i don’t see the need for a physical trainer to begin with but if i was ever to get one, I would want them to be in shape, to be what I’m trying to get to.
the weight sits horribly on him..he looks pregnant. whats the point in having a personal trainer who is not fit themselves??
damn… either he’s pregnant or just really bloated…
i wonder, when he loses all the fat again… will he have stretch marks? xD
honestly, i probably would be able to afford either, but if he had let himself go, it doenst rally matter. just look at hulk hogan, not as ripped as back inthe day, but still can teach ya with the experience.
Woah… woah… um, not that big please.
I want a fit trainer. What he did to his body is horrible. He should set as an example, not what you will look like if you continue not exercising.
I think one in perfect condition. If I have a trainer, I want to know he can do what I’m paying him to do. I’m not paying him to be empathetic; if that were the case, we’d probably never get the ‘personal training’ part done.
He still knows what he’s doing…people have busy and stressful lives
Though it would seem like the fitter the trainer is the better, I wouldn’t feel comfortable working out with a bikini model/porn star/perfect body when I’m way too self conscious as it is. Obviously I’m self conscious enough to realize i NEED a personal trainer so lets leave it at that
He looks.. pregnant? But actually i think i’ll be much more relaxed around his overweight self. I’d probably choke and get all nervous and fidgety around the fit trainer.