Personal Training 101

2009...Bring It On!!

Hello. My name is Sebastien, and I am a Certified Personal Trainer. No, this is not a support group for troubled souls...rather it is a discussion arena for people to ask, debate, and criticize the fitness industry. That includes gyms, personal trainers, and anyone (or anything) of any relevance to fitness. This is a no-holds barred event, with few rules and some fantastic knock-out content. I'm inviting people to participate with health in mind, so leave the rudeness at the eDoor. Bring It On!!

As January seems to be a time of remorse from holidays past, and a period of inquisition into gyms, trainers, wacky diets, cleansing cleanses, and a desire to crunch what jiggles, it seems appropriate to share with readers what might help people make good decisions regarding their health. So for you, I will offer 3 tips to fitness success in January.

• BE REALISTIC When people plot our their own fitness goals, it often ends in their 'fitness demise', that is that a person will hit the gym for about 14 days in a row, and try every piece of equipment, and do all the classes, and run until the shoes begin to smoke, and then proceed to pay the monthly payment, having no desire to work out for 11 more months. Being realistic in your goals are paramount. Set small goals that cumulate into large goals.
• BE CONSISTENT Remember what life was like as a child? Did you play outside for hours on end until your mom made you come in for dinner? I did...and i'm sure that like myself, you slowed down as the years went by. Try to do activity that you really enjoy, that makes the time fly by, and makes you giggle like a silly school child.
• BE POSITIVE It takes time to achieve results. Period. No if's, and's , or Butts. There is no such thing as 'guaranteed' results, and gimmicks work in the short-term, but later leaves you with just as much as you lost, and a lighter wallet. Be positive in your fitness, and you will endure the slow progress to achieve great things...and it takes time, so you might as well enjoy the ride.

So there you have it. The first fitness blog for 2009...I hope to hear from people of all walks of life, and I welcome everyone to share with me his or her fitness goals.

Sebastien