Posted by Gold Coast Personal Trainer Shano on February 24th, 2010 | 0 comments
I don’t have a physiological explanation, only the empirical observation that I, at least, lose weight (and quickly!) when I start doing high-intensity exercise , even if (even though) I make no effort to control my diet . ….
Posted by Gold Coast Personal Trainer Shano on September 8th, 2009 | 0 comments
Everyone who finally comes to the decision to get into better shape is faced with the question of either joining a fitness studio or working with a personal fitness trainer. Both have benefits but one is obviously better then the other. Working with a personal fitness trainer is like having your very own coach at your side. It is doubtful you are going to get that from joining the large chain fitness studio. Take a look at some of the benefits of working with a personal trainer:
A great benefit for you when working with a personal trainer is they will be able to keep you focused on your goals. A personal trainer will know what your goals are, how to achieve them and will plan a program in line with achieving those goals. It is very easy to get sidetracked or distracted when working out in a gym by your self, but a personal trainer will always keep moving in the right direction toward success.
Another benefit for working with a personal trainer is everyone working alone tends to lose motivation as the weeks past by. By having a trainer at your side if your motivation begins to wane you will have someone to pump you up and keep you moving in the direction of success. Personal trainers are skilled in developing and maintaining motivation in customers as this is a common challenge for many who are trying to get into better shape.
Many times individuals try to go the fitness road alone by reading books or purchasing a DVD program. But the problem is the information on them is only communicated one-way, from the book or DVD to you. There is no technician on the spot when you need help with a new routine or movement. Working with a personal trainer means having a technician right there at your side, evaluating your movements, correcting your efforts and teaching you new ones properly before bad habits are formed.
Personal trainers are professionals certified by National fitness organizations that test their skill and knowledge. This includes hard and soft skills or people skills and technical skills alike. They are professionals in their field and they take great pride in the results they can provide for customers. Because of their personal and professional skills they are able to design customized programs that will assist their customers to achieve the desired fitness and weight loss results.
Whether to join a fitness studio or work with a personal trainer is really a no-brainer when you look at all you can gain with a personal trainer. It doesn’t make sense to continue and struggle to get into better shape alone when there are personal trainers who can make it much more effective and enjoyable. The cost of a personal trainer is comparable to a joining a fitness studio but the results you will obtain with a personal trainer are far greater.
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Posted by Gold Coast Personal Trainer Shano on August 7th, 2009 | 0 comments
Australia today has the most number of people who are on a diet. The ironic thing is that Australia also has the most number of obese people compared to anywhere else in the world. Now, this contradiction may sound absurd, but there is logic behind it. The truth is, as people get obsessed with their weight, they become desperate to go on any weight loss diet. And when they have already reached their targeted weight loss, they go back to eating the same way they did before. This is not a good thing to do. Usually, diets make the body feel deprived, so the body’s tendency is to slow down the metabolism so it doesn’t have to burn too many calories to conserve its supply. So when a person goes back to their normal eating habits, they have a much lower metabolism rate, which means that they will burn their food at a much more decreased rate. So what do they do when this happens? They go back to dieting. And then their metabolism goes down more. The cycle continues.
This is only one of the thousands of reasons why a lot of people are obese right now, and the number is increasing. Diets never really work, although many people still have this preconceived notion that they do. They go hopping from one diet fad to the next: Scarsdale Diet, Atkins Diet, Beverly Hills Diet, Grapefruit Diet, Blood Type Diet, Fit or Fat Diet, No-Protein, High Protein, No-Carbs. Is it any wonder people are becoming stressed in figuring out which diet will work for them? The truth is, most of these diets contradict themselves. And as long as a diet forbids one food from another or excludes one or two from the rest, deprivation will be the result. And what happens when you feel deprived? You pig out and feel bad about yourself. There goes another diet out of the window.
So what is the best way to go on a diet? Simple: Don’t go into one. Instead, practice moderation in everything that you do, especially eating. You can eat anything that you want, as long as you don’t go overboard. Also remember to eat your recommended fruits and vegetables, drink your water, and do some simple aerobic and non-aerobic exercises everyday. Also, don’t neglect your emotions – take the time to find out what makes you happy and surround yourself with loving and supportive people. If you do these things, you won’t have to read another diet book again — and you will see that your grandmother’s advice had been right all along.
By using a personal trainer to guide you through a process of lifestyle changes, you can “re teach” yourself good eating habits long term. Habits which can stay for life, not for only as long as you starve yourself.
Posted by Gold Coast Personal Trainer Shano on July 21st, 2009 | 0 comments
So, after gulping your fourth round of pecan pie, you have finally decided that you are going to lose weight. This is good news for everyone, especially your boyfriend who acts like “You- Don’t- Need- To- Do- It-Because- I- Love- You- Just- The- Same”, yet is secretly ecstatic about it.
Now that you are embarking on this adventure, what should you do first? Get a personal trainer. Or go to the gym. Or both. Actually, you can do anything you really want, but if you want to get a personal trainer, here are some things you need to know:
PROS
First, personal trainers are good when it comes to motivation. If you have a trainer you can be sure your going to get the best training session you can in the shortest period of time.
Second, personal trainers can give you knowledgeable information about diet, nutrition and exercise. They will tell you the right stance when you are performing the squats, or how to handle the weights. They will give you valuable information about the right kinds of food to help you lose weight, and can even tell you which brands have fat contents that can really make “the fat lady sing.” They know the proper portions of food you should eat according to your body type and weight requirement, plus they can teach which kind of supplements you can take to increase your muscles or your metabolism.
Third, personal trainers can give you a more customized workout than trainers working at the gym. This is because their main focus is on you – so they will take their own sweet time in trying to understand what makes you and your body function at its best (and worst). Gym trainers often have limited time because they have to cater to a lot of clients all in one sitting.
CONS
However, having a personal trainer on the surface may seem to be a lot more expensive then the gym, but what it lacks in quantity it makes up in quality. Expect to pay $30 a week for a membership to a gym and about $60 a week for a trainer. Which gives YOU the most value depends on the type of person you are.
If you are really motivated, don’t mind waiting for equipment, and fighting for space with a ton of 18-25 yr olds then the gym may be your thing.
If you need a little motivation, like someone to make sure you get the results you want in a private environment then a trainer is probably the better option.
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