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Sunday, November 6, 2011
5 Tips for Hiring a Personal Trainer (3/5)
You wouldn’t expect to play piano well without an instructor and you wouldn’t expect to swim very far if you never took a swimming lesson, would you?
If you are going to the gym and not seeing results, maybe you should consider hiring a Personal Trainer.
If you are thinking of hiring a Personal Trainer, here are 5 things to consider before you do so.
3. Knowledge.
Is your trainer knowledgeable about health and fitness, or does she just look like she is in shape? Being in great shape and knowing how to get someone in great shape are two very different things. Think about your personal fitness goals and ask your future trainer how he or she is going to help you achieve those goals. A trainer may look good, have huge muscles and six pack abs, but if your goal is a better 5k time or endurance swimming, he may not be able to design an effective workout for you.
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If you are going to the gym and not seeing results, maybe you should consider hiring a Personal Trainer.
If you are thinking of hiring a Personal Trainer, here are 5 things to consider before you do so.
3. Knowledge.
Is your trainer knowledgeable about health and fitness, or does she just look like she is in shape? Being in great shape and knowing how to get someone in great shape are two very different things. Think about your personal fitness goals and ask your future trainer how he or she is going to help you achieve those goals. A trainer may look good, have huge muscles and six pack abs, but if your goal is a better 5k time or endurance swimming, he may not be able to design an effective workout for you.
Check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online workouts and premium online personal training!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
5 Tips for Hiring a Persosnal Trainer (2/5)
You wouldn’t expect to play piano well without an instructor and you wouldn’t expect to swim very far if you never took a swimming lesson, would you?
If you are going to the gym and not seeing results, maybe you should consider hiring a Personal Trainer.
If you are thinking of hiring a Personal Trainer, here are 5 things to consider before you do so.
2. Insurance.
Your trainer should have liability insurance. It does not happen often, but you may get hurt while working out with your trainer. If your trainer prescribes an exercise, routine or even handles gym equipment poorly and causes injury to you, you could miss work, be permanently injured or worse. Just like a doctor, your trainer can get sued for his error that causes you harm or injury. Ask to see your trainers insurance before you hire him.
Check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online workouts and premium online personal training!
If you are going to the gym and not seeing results, maybe you should consider hiring a Personal Trainer.
If you are thinking of hiring a Personal Trainer, here are 5 things to consider before you do so.
2. Insurance.
Your trainer should have liability insurance. It does not happen often, but you may get hurt while working out with your trainer. If your trainer prescribes an exercise, routine or even handles gym equipment poorly and causes injury to you, you could miss work, be permanently injured or worse. Just like a doctor, your trainer can get sued for his error that causes you harm or injury. Ask to see your trainers insurance before you hire him.
Check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online workouts and premium online personal training!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
5 Tips for Hiring a Personal Trainer (1/5)
You wouldn’t expect to play piano well without an instructor and you wouldn’t expect to swim very far if you never took a swimming lesson, would you?
If you are going to the gym and not seeing results, maybe you should consider hiring a Personal Trainer.
If you are thinking of hiring a Personal Trainer, here are 5 things to consider before you do so.
1. Certifications
First and foremost, find out if your trainer to be is certified. A certified personal trainer will have more knowledge of anatomy, physiology, special conditions and will be less likely to prescribe an exercise or routine that may cause you injury or harm.
There are thousands of different personal trainer certifications, but the top three are: American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Research all three online and see which will be the best fit for you.
Check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online workouts and premium online personal training!
If you are going to the gym and not seeing results, maybe you should consider hiring a Personal Trainer.
If you are thinking of hiring a Personal Trainer, here are 5 things to consider before you do so.
1. Certifications
First and foremost, find out if your trainer to be is certified. A certified personal trainer will have more knowledge of anatomy, physiology, special conditions and will be less likely to prescribe an exercise or routine that may cause you injury or harm.
There are thousands of different personal trainer certifications, but the top three are: American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Research all three online and see which will be the best fit for you.
Check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online workouts and premium online personal training!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Bored with Your Cardio?
Bored on the treadmill? Tired of going up and down on the elliptical?
It's good that you are doing cardio- you have to do cardio for a strong heart and circulatory system. Here's a few tips to keep it interesting!
1. Raise It!
Raise the incline on the treadmill or elliptical for a challenging change of pace. The extra incline will force your heart to pump quicker and your muscles to work harder. The higher the incline, the more difficult. Start with a slight incline, then raise as you get comfortable. You may have to slow your pace down, which is fine.
2. Intervals
A simple interval training plan can help you burn extra calories while you keep your workouts interesting. Try doing your normal cardio at your usual pace, after 3 minutes, pick up the pace for 1 minute. Go back to your usual pace for 3 minutes and pick up the pace for another minute. Repeat up to 10 times.
3. Backwards
Try this one on the elliptical only. It's too dangerous on the treadmill. After you've been pumping up and down on the elliptical for a little bit, slow your pace down and try pedalling backwards. It may feel weird at first, but give it a shot for a few minutes, as it will work your muscles in a different way. Hold on to the handle bars for support.
As always, check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online exercises, workouts and fitness tips!
It's good that you are doing cardio- you have to do cardio for a strong heart and circulatory system. Here's a few tips to keep it interesting!
1. Raise It!
Raise the incline on the treadmill or elliptical for a challenging change of pace. The extra incline will force your heart to pump quicker and your muscles to work harder. The higher the incline, the more difficult. Start with a slight incline, then raise as you get comfortable. You may have to slow your pace down, which is fine.
2. Intervals
A simple interval training plan can help you burn extra calories while you keep your workouts interesting. Try doing your normal cardio at your usual pace, after 3 minutes, pick up the pace for 1 minute. Go back to your usual pace for 3 minutes and pick up the pace for another minute. Repeat up to 10 times.
3. Backwards
Try this one on the elliptical only. It's too dangerous on the treadmill. After you've been pumping up and down on the elliptical for a little bit, slow your pace down and try pedalling backwards. It may feel weird at first, but give it a shot for a few minutes, as it will work your muscles in a different way. Hold on to the handle bars for support.
As always, check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online exercises, workouts and fitness tips!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
How to Set Your Fitness Goals (6 of 6)
Ever set out to 'get in shape' or 'get fit', but never got there? You'll probably see better results if you work on your goal(s) before you work out.
There is an acronym in the fitness community that is used for goal setting. A good fitness professional will tell you to set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Go one step beyond and set S.M.A.R.T.-R. goals.
The ‘R’ stands for reward. Reward yourself after each goal achieved.
Here is goal #6, Reward Yourself:
#6. Reward Yourself
Reward yourself for a job well done. After setting each goal, decide on a reward that you will give yourself for successful completion of your goal. If your goal is to run a 5k, buy yourself some new sneakers when you finish the race. Lose those twenty pounds? How about that new black dress you’ve had your eyes on?
Achieving any type of goal, whether it is fitness, work or personal in nature is difficult. Keep your goals as specific, personal and relative as possible and you will have great success! Good luck!
As always, check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online exercise and workout videos.
There is an acronym in the fitness community that is used for goal setting. A good fitness professional will tell you to set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Go one step beyond and set S.M.A.R.T.-R. goals.
The ‘R’ stands for reward. Reward yourself after each goal achieved.
Here is goal #6, Reward Yourself:
#6. Reward Yourself
Reward yourself for a job well done. After setting each goal, decide on a reward that you will give yourself for successful completion of your goal. If your goal is to run a 5k, buy yourself some new sneakers when you finish the race. Lose those twenty pounds? How about that new black dress you’ve had your eyes on?
Achieving any type of goal, whether it is fitness, work or personal in nature is difficult. Keep your goals as specific, personal and relative as possible and you will have great success! Good luck!
As always, check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online exercise and workout videos.
How to Set Your Fitness Goals (5 of 6)
Ever set out to 'get in shape' or 'get fit', but never got there? You'll probably see better results if you work on your goal(s) before you work out.
There is an acronym in the fitness community that is used for goal setting. A good fitness professional will tell you to set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Go one step beyond and set S.M.A.R.T.-R. goals.
The ‘R’ stands for reward. Reward yourself after each goal achieved.
Here is goal #5, Time Sensitive Goals:
#5. Time Sensitive
Have a deadline for your goals. Simply stating that you are going to lose ten pounds this year is not enough. Pick a date for your weight loss completion. ‘I will lose ten pounds by February 1st’ is a specific, time-sensitive goal. We all work better under deadlines. Without them, not much would get done!
Check back next week for #6: Reward Yourself.
As always, check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online exercise and workout videos.
There is an acronym in the fitness community that is used for goal setting. A good fitness professional will tell you to set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Go one step beyond and set S.M.A.R.T.-R. goals.
The ‘R’ stands for reward. Reward yourself after each goal achieved.
Here is goal #5, Time Sensitive Goals:
#5. Time Sensitive
Have a deadline for your goals. Simply stating that you are going to lose ten pounds this year is not enough. Pick a date for your weight loss completion. ‘I will lose ten pounds by February 1st’ is a specific, time-sensitive goal. We all work better under deadlines. Without them, not much would get done!
Check back next week for #6: Reward Yourself.
As always, check out www.iBodyFit.com for free online exercise and workout videos.
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