Personal Trainers | Are They Right For You!?

The New Year is here and I can bet that many people have Health and Fitness on their mind, especially getting into the best shape of their lives. Therefor you will most likely need a gym membership. And what goes along with that is the up sell of a Personal Trainer. Don't get me wrong the gym is in the business of getting you into shape. But just be cautious as to which PT you choose to work with.

There will be many new Personal Trainers that enter the field this year and many more to come. But also many will leave the field not because they are retiring, but because they are not passionate about it. I have put this article together to help you make a sound decision if you decide to hire one, or not!

Fitness is becoming ever so popular and so are jobs in the fitness industry. A lot of people are hiring Personal Trainers more so than ever before, or have thought of hiring a personal trainer in the past. Personal trainers are the professionals of the weight loss industry. It's funny in a way that when you need someone to handle your legal affairs you hire a Lawyer. If you need someone to fix your car you hire a mechanic. But when people think about losing weight they go through a myriad of choices include fad dieting, weight loss products, plastic surgery etc...

The problem with those options is that they are only short term solutions. You will probably see weight loss in the short term but be extremely frustrated when you gain back the weight AND THEN SOME. All of those above solutions do not tackle the real problem which is our North American lifestyles. The truth is we need to be informed of the right decisions.

The Pros & Cons of A Personal Trainer

Personal trainers cost money

Personal trainers charge anywhere between $40-120 per session, and yes you read that right. That's just for a one workout session which is no more than an hour. Also with that said in order to train with some personal trainers you may need to get a gym membership, which means more costs for you. These costs can range from $240-720 just for a package of 6, plus the gym membership.

There are different levels of certifications

Let's be real now, almost anyone can get a certification and those that don't just can't cut it. A certification is just a way of telling whether or not this trainer is competent enough to know his/her basic anatomy and exercise physiology. You need to check if your trainer is certified and IF they have other certifications. It does not automatically make them the best but you at least weed out contenders from the pretenders. Still note that having a certificate doesn't mean they know what they are doing.

Don't be a guinea pig

The personal training industry has a 90% turnover rate. A lot of people think they can do the job but only a few actually stick around. You want to be with someone who has a proven track record to get you to where you want to be. Check their references through testimonials and past clientele. If they were referred to you then it's EVEN BETTER.

How is their fitness level?

Looks are not everything but they are a good indicator when choosing the right trainer. Would you be motivated by a trainer who is overweight and soft? I didn't think so.

Health and Fitness MUST be their choice of career

Not every good trainer will be a trainer for life. But I have always found that the best, most knowledgeable and the ones that probably have the most fun at training are those that make health and fitness a career. They are just more serious about the job then someone who is doing it part time to "make a little extra cash".

Tips!

If you have ever wanted to try personal trainer HIRE one for a session and see the difference. Many offer a free Personal Training session, but some don't. I would advise to find a trainer that is willing to prove themselves to you with a free session. In most cases if you find the right PT you will achieve your results 80% faster and come away with knowledge that could quite possibly last you a lifetime.

You should also consider tackling the right nutritional guidance. Many Personal Trainers do a great job at training their clients, but many know nothing about the importance of Nutrition and how it can speed up your weight loss results. You need to implement sound Nutritional advice to any weight loss regimen. Learn the importance of Nutrition, from the foods that make us fat, to the ones that help us burn fat. Download your free weight loss report, packed with tips and tricks on weight loss by clicking HERE. This offer won't last long and it usually sells for $47 USD. Your's FREE for the holidays!

Dean Boukaras is a person who has dedicated his life to educating and helping as many individuals as possible reach their absolute physical best. I truly want to impact one person at a time by spreading the health and fitness truth.

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5 Tips To Getting Your Self Motivated 4 The Gym!

Before you can start any fitness program, the one thing you need before anything else is determination.If fitness is not a part of your regular lifestyle, or if you want to see some major changes in your body, the one emotion you'll need to access is the one called determination. You are determined to make sure there is food on the table for your family to eat aren't you? You are determined to get that oil change before some serious damage is done to your car, right? Be determined to take care of your own health and find reasons to motivate yourself to do so. The better reasons you can come up with, the more you will follow through with your fitness goals.

Here are 5 ways to keep your motivation (and determination) when you are working out:

1. "80% of success is just showing up" - Just be determined to go to the gym. Once you step foot inside that gym, 99.9% of the time you won't turn back. And once you step foot inside that gym you will have no excuses to do anything else for the next 30 - 60 minutes!

2. Fuel up - The biggest excuse when going to the gym is that you are too tired to go. Eat a high-energy fruit (like a banana) a few minutes before hitting the gym to fuel yourself. Kendra Kessel, an L.A-based personal trainer, says, "My secret is that I eat something to sustain me during the workout an hour before I train."

3. Get Psyched - "I always try to have a goal for each workout and write it down beforehand," says Santa Monica-based personal trainer Deena Russo. "Visualize how you want to look and your body will follow."

4. Take attendance - Cynthia Tran, a strength and conditioning coach in Fullerton, Calif., has found it helpful to think of workout out as a requirement instead of voluntary. "I tell myself it's like brushing your teeth or taking a shower," she says.

5. Find a buddy - Find a personal trainer or a workout partner with similar goals. Research shows that you will be 80% more likely to achieve your fitness goals if you are accountable to someone other than yourself. If you work out with a buddy, make sure you both understand the goals and risks involved, and always change your fitness programs every 4 weeks.

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The 6 BEST Ways 2 A Beach Body!

1. Clean up your refrigerator! The first step to getting that body is to clean up your fridge and go on a structured nutrition plan. Make sure you are stocking up on the lean meats (chicken and fish), and don't eat any carbs past 3pm.

2. Circuit training! Assuming you're hitting the gym already (if you're not, then start... NOW), you have to jump-start your quest for a six pack by doing full body circuit training at least 2-3 times a week. Circuit training is THE BEST way to boost your metabolism and burn that fat even while you are sleeping.

3. Cut out the 30 minute/1 hour cardio sessions and start Interval Training. It has been proven time and time again that Intervals are far superior to long term cardio. The latest research from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, has shown that an 8-week cardio program (3 sessions per week of 40 minutes per session) did not result in any fat loss! On the other hand, the interval training group (3 session, 20 minutes per session) in the same study lost several pounds.

4. Change your mindset! Change the way you talk to yourself on a daily basis. A lot of times you will say such things as "I can't" or "I won't " or " It's impossible." You must take these types of negative statements out of your thoughts and vocabulary. Once you think you can or can't do something, you are essentially creating a one-track mind; you are basically telling your mind to tell your body what it can or can't do. Your body will follow what your mind tells it - Your results start in your mind before you see them on your body.

5. Get proper rest. I've been preaching in all of my newsletters to get your butt in gear and hit the gym. So what happens when you actually start to make it a habit? Make sure you get the proper rest. The only way your muscles will develop and burn fat properly is to rest them. Your abs, chest, back, quads etc. all need a minimum of 48 hours to rest and recover. If you do not give your muscles the proper rest, then you are actually doing your body more harm than good.

6. Get a Personal Trainer! I am not blatantly advertising my services, you don't even need to train with me. But it is proven that you will achieve your results 80% faster with a trainer than just training by yourself. You get motivation, a nutrition plan, a tried-and-tested training program - and it's just plain FUN. Do yourself a favour and try JUST ONE session with a trainer. You will come out thoroughly impressed. My next newsletter will actually touch upon how to FIND the right trainer. Stay tuned.

Take these 6 tips and you will be on the fast track to getting that beach-ready body. When training, be safe and listen to your body.

Dan Go
Go Fitness. Toronto

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