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Not all Personal Trainers are Created Equal

Looking for a personal trainer to work with should be like shopping for a new car with all of the important amenities you need.

More times than not, personal trainers that work for large corporate gyms have sales quotas to meet and minimal training expertise. Others call themselves trainers simply after taking a basic weekend exercise course. Today's professional personal training market has become over saturated with self proclaimed professionals looking to make a quick dollar. As with anything else in life, you get what you paid for.

When choosing a personal trainer, it is a good idea to ask questions; What is his/her background in exercise? How is this person involved in the exercise/fitness industry? Are they competitively involved? What is this individuals education level? Weekend certification or University Educated? Is this person insured should an accident occur? Are they CPR certified?

Without a doubt, the best personal trainers are those who are college educated and seriously involved competitively in the exercise, fitness, and bodybuilding industry. Such individuals have committed their lives to the exercise field and live the lifestyle 24/7.

Training Style

There are many differents styles when it comes to personal training. A lot of trainers today follow the same boring routine and most of the time they get an "F" when it comes to creativity. A trainer who works for a large corporate gym is very limited in what he/she can incorporate into their clients sessions. They are confined to the walls of the gym they work for, somewhat like a prison. On the contrary, since I work independently, I have the ability to train my clients at any location I choose at any time. There is no better way to stay motivated than by training in different settings. My style of training is different, unique and inspiring both mentally and physically. I incorporate indoor and outdoor training, beach training, rock climbing, swimming, jump roping, baseball, sand sprints, basketball, competitive training, balance training, powelifting, raquetball in addition to weight and cardiovascular training.

Sample Workout Schedule

The following routine would be for one of my intermediate clients working out 5 days a week with me combining gym training, home training and on location training.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

In Gym Training #1

Quads, Hamstrings, Calves

Bike Cardio, Parking Lot lunges

Outdoor Training #1 (Local Beach or Park)

Speed Jump Roping

Sand Sprints, 20 minutes of stretching, 15 sets Abs & Balance Core Training

In Home Training

Back, Shoulders & Biceps (Heavy Strength Day)

25 flights stairs at local high school

Mandatory Rest Day

In Gym Training #2

Chest, Triceps, Abs

30 minute lession on nutrition/ supplementation (Review nutrtion log)

Outdoor Training #2

Indoor Rock Climbing at Local Facility

20 miunutes stretching

Mandatory Rest Day

The schedule above is simply an example and is not set in stone. Of course each individual is unique and certain adjustments would be made to suite that individuals physical goals and limitations. Notice how each bodypart is trained once per week. Training one to two muscle groups a day allows time for other parts of your body to recooperate.

Saturday's indoor rock climbing could be substituted with another out of gym activity (raquetball, swimming, beach training, etc.). Not only do I strive to push you physically, but mentally as well. Such activities help increase your sense of reaction, alertness and self-confidence in addition to physical capacity.

Benefits of Hiring a Quality Personal Trainer

~ Gradual intensified workouts at each stage of learning
~ Increased improvement in basic functional movement patterns(walking, running, lifting, etc.)
~ Proper up to date education on nutrition
~ Safe and effective education principles on exercise and stretching
~ Instruction on bio-mechanics (How the human body moves)
~ Increased muscle tone and metabolism
~ Minimize the possibility of injury
~ Reduction in excess body fat
~ Improved cardiovascular endurance and stamina
~ Increased self confidence
~ Minimize laziness and excuses
~ Lead a more enjoyable well rounded lifestyle

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