6 Psychological Benefits of Exercise

May 7, 2019/in Benefits of Exercise, Blog, Personal Training

Have you ever had such a long and exhausting day that you didn’t even consider working out? Well, going to the gym, exercising at home or even dancing can transform you into that fresh and full of energy person you are in the morning!

Exercise will leave you with a euphoric, calm and clear state of mind, it is balancing for both the body and soul. Going So, apart from being healthy and having an amazing body, working out has extraordinary effects on your psyche. Here are a few of them:

When you work out, you feel more confident with the way you look, and honestly, it’s only a matter of time until people will notice how fit you look. This new found confidence gives you a feeling of self-pride.
Walking that extra mile or persevering through the tough peak of a workout is just another way of proving to yourself that you’re ambitious and that you don’t give up easily on anything! It gives you the strength and courage to take risks and try new things, it turns you into a fighter.
Exercise releases endorphins which are well known for being the happy drug. The APA (American Psychological Association) conducted studies that have shown that physical exercise works almost like an antidepressant for people suffering from depression or anxiety. Whenever you’re down, work out a bit and feel the improvement!
When you exercise, because the brain gets a lot of oxygen, its activity will improve significantly. You’ll be able to learn faster and also you’ll get the chance to train your memory with the steps of a new routine.
Leaving the endorphins aside, think of the fun you have working out! Try classes that use exercising in disguise, where the instructor makes you laugh and puts on your favorite songs.
Think of exercising as a social activity: even if you’re the jogger with earphones on or the regular member of a sports club, don’t forget that you’re surrounded by people working out for, perhaps, the same reasons as you.

Going to the gym is my favorite part the day: no matter how tired or upset I am, I always go home with a big smile and a skyrocketing self-esteem. Take the time to look after your health and well-being by getting into the habit of moving your body every day. To stay motivated think of it as a lifestyle as opposed to an exercise program.

The Benefits of Exercise

May 6, 2019/in Benefits of Exercise, Blog, Personal Training

Everybody knows they should exercise regularly for good health and well-being. This article outlines some of the physical benefits of exercise as well as how it can benefit us psychologically. Hints and tips are given to help you get started and make exercise a part of your everyday life.

The Physical Benefits

Your Perfect Workout

April 26, 2019/in Blog, Motivation, Personal Training

What does your perfect workout mean? Is it a stroll in the park, taking a class, a rigorous hour of tennis, or using the Stairmaster during your favorite TV show? Maybe it means focusing on your breath in a yoga class, stretching your muscles with pilates or running to your favorite songs.

While any of these workouts benefit your body, mind, and soul, many moms don’t exercise at all. In fact, the only exercise their getting is when they exercise their right…not to exercise. Read more

Inspire Your Workout

April 25, 2019/in Blog, Motivation, Personal Training

Everyone hopes to find a way to get a good workout in but also to find ways to make it enjoyable, rather than feeling like a chore.

If this sounds like you but lately working out has felt more like a chore than anything else, it might be time to take stock of when and where (and how) you’re actually doing your workout routines. Read more

4 Effective Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Exercise and Workout Routines

April 24, 2019/in Blog, Motivation, Personal Training

Suddenly got tired of your workout routines? We’ve all been there, and I know it’s not easy to keep up with your gym schedule or exercise when you have other important things to do. Sometimes it can seem like a chore. But to maintain a healthy lifestyle exercising is crucial. Plus, if you want to lose weight, working out can help you reach that body you’ve always wanted more quickly.

So where can you get that motivation from? Let me share with you 4 effective ways on how to get motivated to workout:

Best Training Workout Exercises Without Weights

April 23, 2019/in Blog, Motivation, Personal Training

It can be difficult these days to find ways to workout and truly exercise. With the stress of kids, the job, and money seemingly always holding us back, it’s amazing that we accomplish anything these days. For most, it can be very difficult to get into a commercial gym to do a full-scale strength training routine with weights at hand.

This is why many are looking for simple alternatives to the typical weightlifting routines. Bodybuilding can be difficult without weights but it is far from impossible. There are in fact several ways to go about working out without weights and I’ll outline a few here. Read more

Need Motivation to Workout?

April 22, 2019/in Blog, Motivation, Personal Training

Finding the motivation to go to the gym, or to workout at home, can be challenging at times. So, what do you do when you find yourself skipping workouts, or just not giving 100 percent of your effort?

There are several things you can try when you are lacking the motivation to workout.

10 Things You Must Know Before Hiring a Personal Trainer

April 19, 2019/in Blog, Personal Training, Personal Training Tips

A good personal trainer can help you achieve your fitness and health goals while exceeding your expectations along the way. A bad trainer can simply be a big waste of your time and money. The demand for personal trainers has steadily been on the rise over the past several years and with that so has supply.

With so many options available to you today it can be quite daunting to know which trainer is the best for you. Truth be told there are a lot of phony and incompetent trainers out there today who make a great living off of their clients’ ignorance. But there is a way to protect yourself from these types of trainers and we have provided it for you today. Read more

Should You Use a Personal Trainer?

April 18, 2019/in Blog, Personal Training, Personal Training Tips

Personal Trainers were a thing for the rich and famous. Nowadays you can get one at almost any gym. In fact, most gyms and their high pressured sales people will probably try to convince you to add a trainer to your membership. The cost is not included in your membership and it can be very expensive.

There are some things though you should look at before you decide who you are going to use as your personal trainer. A lot of people like to use them because the biggest pro to them is they motivate you and help you create a program that is right for you. Read more

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Personal Trainer

April 17, 2019/in Blog, Personal Training, Personal Training Tips

Do you need a Personal Trainer? – If you have a goal or something you want to achieve, the answer is yes. Working with a personal trainer has been PROVEN to achieve better & faster results than working alone.

What do you want from your Personal Trainer? – This is probably the most important question. Yet it is often the least explored. Most people will consider cost as the main priority. However, whilst money is an important factor, as everyone has their own budget, there is no point in getting the wrong service for the right price. If you are looking for a Personal Trainer to work with, then you are most certainly looking for a result of some kind.

Therefore you should be looking for the best coach that you can within your budget. As yourself, “what do I want to achieve?” and then find the best person to help you achieve that. One session, week or even just one chat with the right person will be vastly more beneficial than any amount of sessions with someone who is throwing generic workouts at you.

How much should you pay for a Personal Trainer?

It may not seem so right now, but this is, by far, the least important question. The way to get the best results for your investment is to work out in advance what you can GENUINELY afford to pay, find the best person for your purposes and then work out the best way to put those things together.

Who is the best Personal Trainer for you?

Only you can really know the answer to that. But, you are going to be working with this person for a while and you will be spending a lot of time with them, so you MUST find out if you feel comfortable with them. You might be able to get a feel for this from their website, flyers, etc. If they can’t be bothered putting the effort into their public image, then how much effort are they likely to put into your training.

Do they offer a free consultation?

They should be confident enough in themselves to be willing to speak to you about them with no outlay on your part and use the consultation to make sure you are speaking to the right person for you.

5 Things to ask at the consultation:

Treat it like you would an interview.

Make sure you know what you are getting for your investment. This shouldn’t just be about your gym sessions. Remember there are 168hrs in a week unless you intend to spend most of that at the gym then you need to know that you are using the rest of your time wisely. What kind of nutritional advice will you receive? Will you be given a diet analysis? Will you get meal plans tailored to your needs? Etc.

How will your progress be tracked?

The only way to track body composition improvements is by measuring body fat. This should be done through the use of skinfold calipers NOT through the use of an electronic body fat tester or scales. How often will this be tracked? Ideally, you are looking for weekly feedback to ensure you are not going for long periods doing the wrong thing. Even if a programme SHOULD work, everyone is different and there are no guarantees so you need to get regular feedback.

How will your workouts be created?

Too many Personal Trainers treat every client as the next on the conveyor belt. If you are female, short and looking to flatten that stomach for your holidays, you should not be doing the same workout as a 6ft male who is obese and trying to stay out of the hospital. So if you find you are turning up and doing the same workout as the person that just left, I’d be questioning the effort and thought that is being applied to your training.

What is your guarantee? Your personal trainer should be able to Guarantee your results if you follow their guidance correctly. You should not be paying for 1hr sessions. You should get the session length that is right for you. Different people respond better to different training times. So if you are someone who is better suited to short sessions, you should not be doing 1hr sessions. If you are someone who is suited to long sessions, then you shouldn’t be getting cut off at 1hr. You are paying for a result and if you don’t get one then why should you pay for fruitless use of your time.

Once you get started

Watch out for bean counters – If you do sign up with a trainer, check that you are getting useful feedback. There are too many trainers who seem to think that their job is to count the reps out for you. If your ‘feedback’ is simply “ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, keep going, FIVE, SIX…etc” You may want to re-assess what you are paying them for.

Keep these things in mind and find the right Personal Trainer for you and whatever your goals ( flatten that stomach, burn the fat, shape your shoulders or increase your endurance) and it could be the best investment you’ve ever made.