Fitness Training Tips

As a personal trainer I have gained alot of experience in various aspects of fitness training over the last 25 years. I have developed a proven fitness system and I look forward to sharing it with you.

Weight Training & Cardiovascular Tips

1. Consistency..
is key to making gains in your training. The body can make great advances if you give it a reason to. Push the envelope a little every workout.

2. Your mind is the greatest muscle motivator..
focus on the muscle. You're in the gym to work the muscle not just move the weight around.

3. Different people respond differently..
try various training regimes for 6-8 weeks at a time to track how your body responds to a given stimulus. Write down everything to gauge your progress.

4. Before you begin your set..
make sure you are in proper position and your mind is connected to the muscle.

5. Muscle grows during the rest periods..
not during workout. Train the muscle hard. Rest it. Feed it. Let it grow. Then do it all over again.

6. What kind of cardio should I do?..
the best cardio is the one you’ll do. If you don’t like it, you won’t do it. Multiple days in a row is best for loss of subcutaneous ( skin) body fat. 4-6 days in a row.

Nutrition Tips

1. To make muscle gains..
(not just recover) you must have optimum protein. 1 gr –1 ½ gr per pound of lean body weight. Spread out even 5-6 small meals during the day.

2. The body responds best to..
modest size meals spaced three hours thruout the day. 5-6 meals.

3. Carbs? No Carbs?..
the body uses carbs as its favorite source of energy. Moderate amounts every 3 hrs is protein sparing and gives the body an even energy feed all day long.

4. What kind of carbs?..
if your goal is to build lean muscle and reduce body fat, low glycemic complex carbs are best.

5. Drink plenty of water..
to keep the body and muscles hydrated. Be sure to keep vitamins & minerals at optimum levels to guard against mineral depletion, resulting in cramps.