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Oh my gosh, personal training changed my life! Not sure about for yoga, but for general fitness/strength training, I have a hard time going without it (although I'm taking group classes exclusively now for the first time). I always likened it to seeing the dentist twice a year - just to get a good cleaning and checkup from a professional even though you pretty much know how to do it yourself. The PT will make sure your form is right so you don't injure yourself, your weights/resistance is high enough so you're pushing yourself as hard as you should, and design a program to make sure your workouts are as efficient as possible. I'd be wasting a LOT of time at the gym without seeing one every now and then just for a tune-up.

Also if the instructor is making you anxious and stressed, that's likely a reflection on the instructor, not on personal training in general. They should be supportive and motivating!

I like both, but probably prefer personal training since i get more one-on-one attention. However, group training is great for beginners or when I first started working out because I can slack off a lil and not be noticed as much or singled out!

I prefer group classes too. I took a Zumba class once that ended up being just me and instructor and it was pretty awkward (mostly since I'm a horrible dancer with no rhythm-- no reflection on the instructor who was actually very good and motivating). I also like the group peer pressure factor, which makes me keep going the whole hour.

I definitely see @JoJoGirl:'s point though, about a yearly tune up-- that's a good way to look at it. I do like to get new exercises, etc, to do on my own.

I prefer personal training.

I love both. I had a personal trainer when I lived in LA, and I benefited from it. I'm also a fan of group classes! It's all fun to me. Both motivate me more than when I work out on my own.

I hate attention on me, so I prefer group. But I think if I'm comfortable with the teacher I'm ok with a private. Tonight only 3 people showed up for our water zumba class because it stormed all day, so it was close to having a private lesson. But the teacher is great, and I did find myself working harder this way.