My Client and I

I would like to talk a little about my client/trainer relationship today. My client is JC and he has made some pretty good progress and some things kind of stayed the same. A couple things that he wanted to work on was his running which was pretty good all ready. He did not improve on this at the time of his graded exercise test, which was on the treadmill. He also had a problem with is posterior strength and balance. In the beginning he could only do 3 pull ups and his Flex Arm Hang was 1m 6 sec. Now he can do 9 pull ups and his Flex Arm Hang is 1m 17sec. Actually he beat my own by 1 sec so congradulations to JC and I hope to continue working with him even when my time has come to an end in this class. 

Affirmation

I would like to share with every one my affirmations. If you don't know what an affirmation is I will explain. An affirmation is a statement that is not true but is a goal articulating what you hope to achieve. I have two the first one is to do with my career.

-I am proud to be a fitness professional and assist my clients in achieving there goals daily.

The second one is my personal affirmation.

- I am proud to have won a 5k running race and will continue to train daily.

Sample Training Log

Exercise Demonstration series

I'm starting a series of exercise demonstrations for people of all fitness levels. Mostly for beginner's, but if you are past the beginner stage and want to know how to progress to the next level leave a comment. Let me know what exercise and fitness level your at like Beginner , Intermediate , or Advanced. Even if you just want to learn a certain exercise properly, let me know and I will describe it, and find a video for you to see how it's done for yourself.

Today's video is beginner pull ups so even if you think you can't do a single pull up there is a way that you CAN.

Debunking the myth that ASPARTAME helps control weight gain

The reason people choose Aspartame is because it is 200 time's sweeter then ordinary sugar so fewer calories are consumed. So most people think this is great they think that they won't gain as much weight from that product. But a closer look shows that aspartame may not help control weight gain. According to a articlein Technology Review,"aspartame may actually increase your appetite and your craving's for carbohydrates". Studies have shown that people who use artificial sweetners don't necessarily reduce there sugar intake or there total calorie intake. "Having a diet soda makes it okay to have a cheese burger and a chocolate mouse pie" . "The American cancer society documented the fact that people using artificial sweetners gain more weight then people avoiding them" so whether you trying to lose pounds or main tain your weight using an artificial sweetner such as aspartame does not seem to have a significant effect on weight contol. So if your serious about loosing weight and becoming more healthier just follow a balanced diet and participate in a regular exercise program.

copyright 1997-2011 Dr. Joseph Mercola

Exercise description

BAR BELL SQUAT

Start with your feet in the correct position shoulder width apart. Place the bar bell on your shoulders and traps holding it secure with your hands.Then we start the movement by lowering your self by bending your knees to approximately 90 degrees then lift your self back up to the starting position.

LUNGE TWIST PRESS

Starting off holding a medicine ball at a weight that is comfortable lifting over and over again stand straight with your feet together. Pick a leg to start the movement with it does not matter which one you start with. Move your starting leg out into a 90 degree angle with your back leg straight behind you and your knee should not touch the ground. Now holding the medicine ball twist to the side of the leg that is holding the weight slowly and then return and press the medicine ball up over your head with both hands and return down slowly. Then repeat the movement starting with the opposite leg.

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

As part of my physiology education, I like integrate this into my training. I try to keep it fun so my clients are engaged with intense workouts, usually involving some cardio-respiratory and core exercises most days of the week. In addition, functional exercise and plyometric routines are implemented one to two days a week.