Full Armor Personal Training
Choose CrossFit Full Armor for Personal Training
At CrossFit Full Armor, we understand that achieving your fitness goals can be a challenging journey, but we're here to support you every step of the way. When it comes to choosing a personal trainer in Raleigh, NC, there are several compelling reasons why CrossFit Full Armor stands out as the ultimate choice.
Our dedicated team of personal trainers at CrossFit Full Armor is committed to providing personalized guidance tailored to your specific fitness aspirations. Whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, or enhance your overall well-being, our trainers will work closely with you to develop a customized fitness plan designed to ensure you achieve tangible results.
Furthermore, our facility offers a diverse range of expertise, allowing you to benefit from a comprehensive approach to fitness. From strength training to mobility exercises, our experienced trainers will curate a workout program that caters to your individual needs and preferences, ensuring that you receive a well-rounded and effective training experience.
At CrossFit Full Armor, we prioritize ongoing education and motivation, empowering you to stay committed and energized throughout your fitness journey.
Choosing CrossFit Full Armor means choosing a personal fitness partner that is deeply invested in your success. Let us guide you towards a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle, and experience the transformative benefits of personalized training with us.
To learn more, get in contact with our team.
What You Receive:
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Begin your journey with a comprehensive assessment of your fitness level and goals to create a personalized starting point.
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Receive a tailored workout plan designed to meet your specific needs, whether you're looking to build strength, improve endurance, or achieve overall fitness.
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Work one-on-one with experienced trainers who provide expert guidance on form, technique, and progression to maximize your results.
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Stay committed with a coach who encourages you, tracks your progress, and helps you stay focused on your goals.
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Learn how to fuel your body with customized nutrition strategies that complement your training and support your health.
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Incorporate effective recovery methods like mobility work, stretching, and other proven techniques to keep you feeling your best.
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Gain access to ongoing communication and encouragement from a trainer who is with you every step of the way on your fitness journey.
How To Choose A Personal Trainer
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There is little regulation in becoming a trainer. This is why it’s good to look for certain things. Here are some important questions to have in mind while your testing out a new trainer.
Do they have a degree and/or certification?
Do they practice what they preach?
Do they have relevant experience?
Do they give you training on days you don’t see them?
Do they help you organize your nutrition?
Do they touch on sleep, stress and recovery practices?
Are you hitting the following in their training program (10 physical skills, 7 functional movement patterns, 3 modalities, 3 energy systems)?
Do you test to see if you improved?
Do you put competitions or testers on the calendar?
Do you enjoy being around them?
Are they able to scale/modify workouts affectively?
Do they assess injuries well?
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Their are many different reasons to train with a coach. Some find coaching because they are not quite sure where to start to improve their fitness. For others it’s to obtain a particular performance goal. Additional reasons include understanding the proper technique, motivation, accountability, enjoyment, etc…
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It is always beneficial to have a degree in a relevant field such as exercise science, kinesiology, sports science, etc… However book knowledge will only get you so far. Those who can apply what they know practically will be of most value. If someone has a PHD but can’t teach you how to correct your overhead squat than that degree is of no value to you.
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The best certifications will not only teach you the knowledge you need but ensure you can perform and teach movements correctly. These two certifications will be of most value to you
Next in line would be the following which give you decent book knowledge but no requirements on having to show you can perform or teach movements
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Liability insurance is always important for the trainer to stay protected against personal injury loss. This is also an indicator of someone who is not only a full time trainer but a bit more serious when it comes to training others.
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Staying up to date with CPR certification is a must for any trainer. You never know what might happen in any given session. Working with someone who is prepared to perform up to date life saving techniques is extremely important.
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Their are a lot of good trainers out there that have completely different experiences. Some of these experiences include working at training studios, large commercial gyms, CrossFit boxs, 24 hour fitness gyms, high school/collegiate/professional strength and conditioning, sports performance facilities, specialty studios (boxing, cycling, pilates, etc…). Whatever your trainers experience don’t forget to check your trainer using the above questions. Also if you have a particular goal it will be of extra benefit if your trainer has personally achieved that goal or has worked with others who have.
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Is your trainer able to help you move correctly? Can they consistently point out movement faults and show you exactly how to fix them and with what drills? Can they point out over and under active muscles? These are some of the tell tail signs that your trainer can actually apply what they know. If you trainer tells you to do 10 air squats without any cues such an spread the ground apart, stomach tight, initiate with you hips, chest up, etc… Then your not getting a great lesson and if movement isn’t taught correctly for long enough you will get hurt.
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Ask your trainer questions regularly such as what is the intent in todays workout? How much protein should I eat in a day, What’s a good stretch for my quads? If they can’t answer some of the simple ones such as these, it’s a red flag. If they don’t know the answer to some more difficult questions that’s ok. It’s a good thing that they admit they do not know so they can do some research and give you the right answer.
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Pretty simple here, do you like being around your trainer? If you don’t then you will probably stress about coming in. That stress will lead to negative health affects. So if you don’t enjoy your trainers company it’s best to move on.
Our Team
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and CrossFit Level 2 coach with a career built on both sides of the whistle — as a former professional soccer player and as a coach who has spent years helping athletes at the collegiate level at Princeton University, Campbell University and everyday clients reach their full potential. He's the owner of CrossFit Full Armor, founder of Full Armor Soccer, ArmorBall and currently coaches soccer at Grace Christian School, bringing real competitive experience into every program he builds.
Eric is also a published author, writing on the connection between physical health and overall well-being in Why You Feel Good, Why You Feel Bad. His approach to training goes beyond sets and reps — it's rooted in the belief that true performance is built on strength, discipline, and purpose. As he puts it: training is the path, Christ is the destination.
Whether working with a competitive athlete chasing a specific goal or a client just getting started, Eric brings the same standard to every session: purposeful programming, honest coaching, and a genuine investment in helping people become stronger — in body and in character.
