Learning how to lift weights changed my life. Kasia Kovacs Kasia Kovacs was unsure hiring a personal trainer would be worth the money. Nearly a decade later, she's still reaping the benefits of splurging $180 on training. She said investing in her health helped her become a more confident, happier version of herself. When I hired a personal trainer in 2017, I didn't expect that decision to change my life. It seemed like a hefty financial commitment at the time, but I had the rather cliché goal