Trainers Wish That They Could Tell You
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Trainers Wish That They Could Tell You
1 . We Think You ' re Lying About Your Habits . Statistics Don ' t Lie . If a client is going through 3-4 sessions per week and is doing a specific amount of exercise while eating right , in time , the results will start to show . When results don ' t come as expected , the personal trainer most often will find that things just don ' t add up . Clients lie or fib to personal trainers for a variety of reasons , such as feeling embarrassed or thinking the extra piece of chocolate they ate won ' t really affect them . On the contrary , it ' s important for you to always be honest about your habits and patterns of behavior for two very good reasons : # 1 – You ' ve made an Investment - you ' re paying for a service so telling your trainer everything you did that day will help you get the most out of your workout program . # 2 – You need more motivation - your personal trainer can help you make modifications or adjustments for those times when you ' ve had a moment of weakness when it comes to food , or offer you the motivation you need to prevent you from skipping a workout .
2 . You Need a Professionally Designed Diet Program . Most personal trainers attempt to get their clients on track with proper nutrition , but if you need to reverse years of bad eating habits the best approach is to work with a dietitian or nutritionist . If you truly want to achieve your fitness goals , using a professionally designed nutrition program will almost guarantee weight loss success . Fitness Incentive offers its members the Eat Smart program , founded by Registered Dietician Rachel Ezelius . A consultation with Rachel will help you better understand your diet and how it may be affecting your ability to achieve your weight management , health , and fitness goals . Eat Smart is the place to begin your nutritional education by building a
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program to meet your individual requirements and stay “ on-track ” using analysis , nutritional education , and establishing ( and reaching !) realistic goals . Rachel will show you how to properly shop for groceries , organize your kitchen and menu plan for an entire week . To get started , email eatsmart @ fitnessincentive . com .
3 . You Really Should be Taking Dietary Supplements . For the human body to complete all the tasks it has to in a normal day , you must provide it with a wide variety of complex nutrients . Becoming deficient
Kristin in any at of the the Reebok essential Spartan vitamins Race and minerals your body needs will cause a breakdown of the metabolic pathway that produces optimum efficiency and performance . For people that lead active lifestyles , they require more nutrients than the average non-active person . The foundation of a good supplement program starts with a quality multi-vitamin . From there , you can build your supplement program based on your specific needs . If you have digestive issues , hormonal imbalances , illness , injury or just trying to manage stress , there is a supplement that can help you bring your body back into balance and provide the energy it needs to maximize your workouts and feel great every day of the week . If you ' re unsure about how to get started , we recommend you speak with Dr . Donna Brown , Incentives Spa ' s very own Health Coach who specializes in Nutritional therapies . To get started , visit www . incentivespasalon . com and check out her Guide to Supplementation , or book a private health coaching appointment with her by calling 631.893.3490 .
4 . You ' re Wearing the Wrong Sneakers . Wearing the proper sneaker is by far the most vital clothing accessory you need for an effective workout . It is soooo important to wear a good shoe for training and classes as it affects your form , your comfort , and your technique . Wearing sneakers without any support can result in knee , back and hip issues . And when you have more than one fitness goal ( which we encourage ) you need more than one
pair of shoes . So what you wear for your cardio classes or heavy weight training session should not be worn for a long distance run . Research shows that exercisers who used multiple pairs of sneakers were 39 % less likely to be sidelined by an injury than those who wore just one . Fitness Incentive Gym offers top-of-the-line footwear for all your exercise needs . Visit the gym ’ s boutique or contact the front desk for assistance . And remember , what you wear on your feet can make you faster , stronger , and more coordinated !
5 . Your Clothing is Affecting Your Performance . Whether your priority is extreme comfort or just dressing to look good , wearing the proper clothing during a workout should be given some serious attention . To begin with , fitted clothing is a better option than an oversized t-shirt or loosefitting sweat pants . Not only do you risk getting your clothes caught in a machine or getting in the way of a specific exercise movement , you get a better workout if you can see your body and correct your form .
For women , one of the most unfortunate and common faux pas is to wear a fashionable and fun sports bra that doesn ' t provide any support . If the bra is too tight , it can be constricting and prevent proper breathing . On the contrary , a bra that is too loose or stretched out will not give you the needed support . So many brands these days have great options for more supportive sports bras that are still fun and trendy , so we encourage women to make sure they ' re getting the support they need for a distraction-free workout .
You also want to choose clothes that make you feel self-confident . The better you feel in your clothes , the more likely you will be to feel positive about exercise and want to continue doing it . Visit Fitness Incentive ’ s Secretly Chic Boutique for the latest fun , functional , and flattering workout apparel .
Mary Tufano is a member of the highly acclaimed desk staff at Incentives . She is a frequent contributor to these pages .