Ken Paves the master hair stylist of Jessica Simpson prefers not to cut and style his own hair, Dr. Oz visits a physician for his annual check-up, Emeril Lagasse dines out occasionally, Danielle Steel reads novels written by other novelist, and Monica Staton Chicago’s #1 personal trainer of Bronzeville’s elite enlisted the service of a personal trainer.

I pride myself on my experience and knowledge of human physiology. I have been apart of the fitness industry for over four years. It is a profession I love. I could not imagine a life that did not involve intense physical fitness. I continue to study my craft, always incorporating new techniques and the latest safety practices, but I must admit I was a bit apprehensive when deciding today to enlist the services of a personal trainer, because my ego – that “I” or self of any person that distinguishes itself from others, was intimidated.

I called upon a personal trainer for several reasons. I receive one free session with a trainer as apart of my gym membership. I was curious- my competitive nature arose, I wanted to see what another trainer had to offer that I did not.

In every profession one should always continue to learn, I rationalized. I had never had the experience of working with a personal trainer, with the exception of exercising with friends and colleagues that are also in the business of fitness.

I take group yoga classes frequently, but I’d never experienced what my client’s experience. For the first time I had a trainer devoted to my every need, constantly watching me, interpreting my physical form from various angles. » Read more: Training the Trainer