Training Program

As a personal trainers, I take a holistic approach to fitness. Fitness isn’t just about going through the motions of a workout, it’s about having a healthy lifestyle and attitude. It’s my job to encourage and motivate my clients to look at fitness as a positive element in a healthy life.

We can focus on specific areas of fitness for you, or take a broad approach to encompassing all elements of being fit.

We Help By:
– Demonstrating exercises to clients to ensure correct techniques
– Assisting clients in exercises to minimize injury and promote fitness
– Customizing personalized training programs
– Modifying exercises according to clients’ fitness levels
– Monitoring client progress
– Providing information or resources on general fitness and health issues
– Providing emergency first aid if necessary

What to Expect During Your Initial Training Session
During your initial training consultation, I will begin the process of learning about you and your fitness goals. Depending on your fitness goals, I may administer a variety of assessments, or may reserve some assessments until a point in your program that is more appropriate. The assessments that are ultimately selected are done so in line with your fitness goals, and are used to establish a baseline for progress comparison further down the road. Assessments are also used to gauge your current level of fitness, which can assist me in developing your customized program (in terms of selecting proper exercise intensity, appropriate weight for strength training exercises, etc) and meeting your health and fitness needs. Examples of assessments that may be conducted include body composition assessments, movement screens and postural assessments.

How many times a week do I Train?
Just like the program itself, how many times per week a client trains with me is a very individualized decision that depends on a variety of factors, including fitness goals and motivation level.

Keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to promote client self-efficacy, which will  enable fitness clients to take ownership of their exercise experience. My goal is to educate my clients (about things such as proper form, appropriate intensity, ways to stay motivated, ways to progress, etc) as opposed to just simply putting clients through a workout without having them understand the rationale as to why certain exercises were selected, and how the developed program relates back to their health and fitness goals.

It is important to note that not all trainers are created equal.  When in comes to selecting the right personal trainer for you, do some research and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Remember that it is your body and also your time and money. Choosing the right personal trainer ensures that you will receive the most from your training sessions and also that you will enjoy the experience.

Keep in mind that an investment in the right personal trainer is an investment in your health and your success.