Fit to Print Volume 25 Issue 3 September 2016 | Page 16

Personal Trainers...

Masters of Fit
sound strategy. And as the world
becomes ever more complex,
offloading complex tasks to experts
becomes a sane, sensible approach to
maximizing what you can accomplish.
This same approach holds true for
fitness. Unless you have the time to
become a fitness expert, and the
dedication to stay up on all the
evolving trends, equipment and
research, you are far better off turning
to a fitness professional for guidance.
Think of it this way: your investment
in fitness is directly linked to your
most precious asset - your self. Your
health, your fitness, your quality of
life and your longevity depend upon it.
When you hire a personal trainer, you
are acknowledging these facts. You are
making a sane, sensible decision based
on the simple idea that you need to be
fit, and you are not a fitness expert.

Anthony Spadolini, Fittest Individual in this years Contest,
under the watchful eyes of his trainer, Joe Skorubski

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You’re here, at the gym, surrounded by
tons of equipment, dozens of classes,
multiple programs from yoga to
kickboxing to something called a
“Queenax.” Where do you start? Where
do you focus? What are you looking to
accomplish?

There have never been more options for
getting fit. So many that it can feel
overwhelming and a tad intimidating. We
live in an age of specialization. Most of
us dedicate ourselves to our work (and
our family) and become something of an
expert at what we do. This is a logical,
efficient approach that maximizes our
career potential. Makes sense, but it
comes at a price. While we’re expert at
what we do, we have little time left to
become expert in other areas that can
have a profound impact on our success,
health and happiness. For example, we
know we need to invest part of our
earnings for retirement. But how many
of us have the time or inclination to
become expert investors? The solution?
We turn to investment professionals,
experts who spend their working lives
learning and understanding the ins-andouts of successful investment. This is a

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So now, having said all that, let me ask
you again; What are you hoping to
accomplish? Because whatever it is, a
trainer will help you get there. For
example...

Is it about
appearance?
Do you want to lose 10 pounds? Do you
want to drop a size or two? Getting
ready for a vacation? Are you looking
for six pack abs? Are you getting
married, preparing for a wedding?

Is it about
performance?
Do you want to compete in a
marathon? A triathlon? Do you want to
improve your golf game? Perfect your
tennis game? Do you want to run
faster? Lift more?
Or is it about health?
Do you hope to reduce your blood
pressure? Do you want to recover from
an injury? Hoping to relieve stress?
Want to sleep better?
State your goal! It may be simple or
more complex, but you can't reach it
until you define it. And once you have
said it out loud, look for all the
support you need. People work harder
and perform better when someone
else is helping them. That's where
Fitness Incentive, as well as personal
training, comes in.
Autumn 2016 FIT to Print

Hiring a Personal Trainer is not just
another purchase. It's an investment in
yourself, in your health and in your
future. And, simply put, you're worth it every dollar! There is nothing more
important than good physical and mental
health and no surer way to achieve both
than regular exercise and healthy eating.
These are the key ingredients, and those
are the exact ingredients a trainer can
provide. That's why the decision to hire a
personal trainer is so empowering. You're
not out there on your own anymore now you have a fitness professional in
your corner to help you get real results,
safely and efficiently!

So what can you
expect?
Working with a trainer keeps your
commitment level high. For many, the
hardest part is getting started and for
others, it's sticking with it. But studies
suggest people who work with trainers
are more likely to stick to an exercise
routine than those who work out on their
own. You will be accountable for how
often you work out as well as how well
and efficiently you work out. And, of
course, it's a given that a trainer will
push you harder than you would push
yourself. That may sound intimidating,
but your trainer is there to help you
discover your limits, to push you and
help you achieve more than you thought
possible. Like an athletic coach, a
trainer will ask you to dig deep within
yourself for more. And just when you
think you can't possibly do any more,
you'll be told to "hold for another
minute" or do "10 more reps." And guess
what! You dig down deep and find that
you can do it! You should also expect
some “homework” assignments!! Your
trainer will encourage you to work out
on your own and tell you what to do both
inside and outside the gym.You may not
always like it, but you'll like the results,
which is the point of having the trainer.
Your trainer will work with you and
create a program that is designed to
meet your unique goals while also
making sure that the goals you have in
mind are appropriate and realistic for
you. Success is a process, and your
trainer will have defined steps for you to
follow. Give it time! Remember there is a
science that works as the basis for your
training. Your trainer has knowledge of