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How long have you been in the fitness business?
“I’ve been in the fitness business a few years prior to opening G2. I am a Certified Public Accountant originally. When I went through college, I went through the finance route. I worked 12 years in corporate finance and had an epiphany. I changed careers and became a certified personal trainer and decided to spend my life helping others achieve their fitness goals. It’s kind of a big life change.”
Well the new year is here. In regard to the resolution to lose weight, does your business improve?
“It absolutely does. The new year is a good time for the health and fitness industry. As people look ahead and set New Year’s resolutions, they frequently encompass health and fitness.”
Are losing weight and getting in shape difficult resolutions to keep?
“It’s very typical to come up with a goal at the beginning of the year and not follow through. But, if you start out right in the beginning, there are definite ways to stay on track. I would say one of the most important things to do when starting a new exercise program is to make sure the goals you set are attainable.”
What is an attainable goal, from the exercise perspective?
“A good place to start, if you haven’t been exercising at all, would be ride a stationary bike or treadmill for a few minutes or begin by walking a block or two outside. Forming a healthy habit is most beneficial by taking small steps. You need to start slow as you go.”
What is a common mistake people make when beginning a workout routine?
“A lot of people make the mistake by thinking they need to apply the philosophy of no pain, no gain.’ The opposite is true. A lot of our clients need the individual attention to get started because they might have certain health issues or are not comfortable with going to a big gym. Some prefer coming to us because they realize they need expert advice from personal trainers.”
How important is it to get that advice?
“It is critical. First and foremost, you have to make sure the program will be safe for you to do and efficient so you can better reach your goals. All of our staff members are degreed and professionally certified. We are all experts in the field.”
How do you work with clients when they come in the first time?
“We do an extensive medical history so we know everything that is going on with them. Based on their history, we consult their physician and get a release from them for the client to exercise.”
If someone like me (I’m overweight) begins working out, can they expect instant miracles?
“Oftentimes, clients might have unrealistic goals. Part of our job is not only one of instruction, but one of education. Really, our job is to set achievable goals. If the goals aren’t appropriate, we work with the client to set goals that are. If you have an unreachable goal, you set yourself up for failure.”
Speaking of failure, do people stop working out if they are disappointed with their results?
“It’s important to remember that fitness is a process. Often, people will take one step forward and two steps back. We help our clients focus on taking the long walk.”
What do you tell someone who is disappointed with their early results?
“Again, we tell them to take a long view and make sure they’re working toward the right direction. We also look at why they haven’t made the results they wanted. For example, they may not be working at the appropriate level, their diet may not be nutritionally sound and their job could be stressful. We look in detail and reassess their program and move forward.”
What do people need to do to ensure they stay healthy?
“In a properly designed fitness program, there are four areas that need to be addressed. One is strength, that’s the weight lifting thing. Cardio respiratory fitness would be number two. Typically cardio work would be riding a treadmill or going for a walk. Flexibility and stability are also important. And then, of course, there’s nutrition.”
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What’s the most important of those aspects?
“I wouldn’t say any one of those is more important. All should be addressed. Based on your specific goals, you may want to concentrate on one area over another. If you have a bone density issue, you may want to focus on strength. Most of our clients come in here to do strength training with their trainer. You do that to look good and be strong, but there are other reasons to do that as well.”
Why is it important to do strength training?
“The average American female loses five pounds of muscle each decade starting at age 30. The average male loses seven pounds. If you don’t do strength training, but maintain the same weight, you’ll have seven more pounds of body fat and less muscle. One hundred percent of that can be avoided or reversed with strength training.
“There are two reasons you do cardio work. One is to burn body fat. The other is to improve cardio respiratory fitness to make sure your heart stays healthy.”
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