Haddonfield Personal Trainer Success Story 20

In a little over 3 months, Dan Frischberg has lost 43 lbs, over 8% bodyfat, and 33 inches (10 inches off his waist).  Dan has been kicking some serious butt!!  To be perfectly honest I wasn’t so sure he’d be so successful when he started.  He had 0 motivation and no real confidence that he’d succeed.  Finances were a little tight so we had to figure out a payment plan.

      Dan has really flat feet and his hip was a real mess so we had to take care of few muscular imbalances first.  Now Dan is a complete cardio madman.  He workouts with us 3 times per week and now comes in on his off days to come and do the elliptical stepper another 2-3 days per week.  He’d struggled to do 3-4 minutes on the elliptical when he started, now he’s cranking out 20 minutes.  He stopped skipping meals and always eats breakfast.  “I’m actually losing weight and eating more.  Best of all I’m not even hungry,” Dan says. 

Listen to Dan’s secrets to success in his own words.  Watch out Dan Dychtwald, Fit-4-Life’s current biggest loser 115 lbs – Dan F is going to give you a run for your money!!

 You could be our next success story.  Call today 856-751-0033 or click on the link below to schedule your FREE Fitness Consultation

Haddonfield Personal Training Studio Located in Cherry Hill, NJ.  Just minutes from Haddonfield.

10 Ways To Cure Late Night Eating, Haddonfield Personal Trainer Reveals

Late night eating is the kiss of death to any weight loss program.  Many people maintain good diets during the day only to blow it late at night out of boredom or insatiable cravings. Below are 10 tips to curb late night eating.  Click here for the quickest way to stop late night eating.

1. Skipping meals and snacks is one of the single biggest reasons for late night binging.  Be sure to eat 3 good meals during the day with 2 between meal snacks. Most people try to eat too few calories during the day only to binge late at night. If you skip your late afternoon snack 2PM – 4PM you’ll get home totally starved, then you’ll binge for dinner.  A few hours later when your sugar levels crash at around 8PM-9PM you’ll get crazy sugar cravings which is only going to lead to binging on evil processed carbs and sugar.  Don’t skip your snacks especially your late afternoon snack (Aim for a 150-250 calorie snack with 10+grams of protein eg. apple and 20 raw almonds or 1 cup of greek yogurt and blueberries!!) Click here for must have pantry list.
2. When you feel the urge to eat late at night, try drinking 2 or more cups of water. You can also make a cup of herbal tea sweetened with honey or agave nectar (natural sweetener – low on the glycemic index). Hot liquids have a soothing effect on emotions and appetite.
    
3. Remind yourself that it’s normal to feel hungry late at night due to habitually eating late. Breaking this habit is like learning to quit smoking.   Remind yourself of your goal to lose 20 or 30 pounds and the key to losing this weight is to STOP late night eating.  Write your fitness goals for the month on an index card and attach it to your refrigerator.  It’s a constant reminder that you are sabotaging yourself - believe me it works!!
    
4. Much of late night eating after dinner can be avoided by hiding the junk food. Put foods that you’re prone to eat late at night out of sight. Better yet, don’t buy junk food at all, though this may not be possible if you have kids.  If you need a snack, don’t eat out of the bag or container.  You are 80% more likely to overeat if you eat out of the food container.  Put a single serving in a bowl or small plate (small plates make your portions look bigger – believe me these mind games work) then put the rest of it away out of sight (Make it annoying to get another serving – store it in a high cupboard or behind healthier options in the pantry). 
    
5. Suck on hard candy – I recommend Ricola sugar free the menthol makes everything you eat afterwards taste really funky. Most hard candy have only a few calories and they give you the satisfaction of snacking.  You can also chew on gum which will satisfy your oral craving for a few hours- try sugar free gum.
    
6. Keep a written copy of your diet plan and food journal in view, which will keep your goal of losing weight firmly fixed in your mind. The temptation to snack late at night will not be as great if you don’t give into the urge for several weeks.  Keep your food journal on the kitchen table or close to your pantry.
    
7. Some people have great success by simply brushing their teeth late at night when you know your snacking is going to go to the bad place. This method has been known to curb late night eating for many people.
    
8. The most vulnerable time for eating late is 1 hour after dinner right up to bedtime. Keep your life interesting by working on a favorite hobby and NOT watching TV. The ads on TV can subconsciously trigger the impulse to eat. Boredom is your biggest danger to late night eating.  Read a book or read all of my emails – I’m sure you have enough of them to create a novel.  Here are some great books to really curb your late night eating “Eat This Not That” series, ”Omnivore’s Dilema”, ”Eat Smart, Play Hard”, or watch “Fast Food Nation” or “Food Inc” – you won’t want to eat for awhile after these.
    
9. Psyche yourself for the battle. You know that you will feel tempted to snack late at night. It’s an artificial feeling that will go away when you go to bed. The next morning, you probably won’t be hungry …. eat breakfast anyway within the first hour of waking up…. it’s the most important meal of the day.
10. Have dessert.  Late night carbs do have a sedative effect – so give in and treat yourself.  Here are some great ideas that are extremely tasty and low in calorie.  I totally love the Skinny Cow Ice Cream Desserts -they’re only 140 calories.  JUST EAT ONE!!  I prefer to make a protein smoothie.  Make it taste like a chocolate milkshake.  I love Chocolate Shaklee Cinch Meal Replacement Powder 1 scoop with 1 cup of skim milk (soy milk),  1/4 cup of plain greek yogurt (adds a great amount of extra protein and it really gives it a great milkshake consistency), and to make it extra frothy add 4-5 ice cubes.  I also add a tablespoon of all natural peanut butter (Crazy Richards is my favorite) for an extra treat to make it taste like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.  It packs about 30 grams of protein and it really does taste like a milkshake.  The fiber and protein will really fill you up.

Changing your eating habits is extremely difficult.  The best cure for late night eating is stabilizing your blood sugar levels.  Stable blood sugar levels curb hunger and cravings.  Click here to find out how you can stabilize your blood sugar levels and get rid of your late night cravings in just 7 days.  Click here

Moroccan Stew – Haddonfield Personal Trainer Secret Recipe

Moroccan Stew

This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with antioxidant-rich vegetables and fragrant spices. Serve this stew over a scoop of cooked quinoa or whole grain brown rice. Yield: 6 servings

Here’s what you need:

• 1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons water or vegetable stock, divided
• 1 large size yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 large size red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar or pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon grated or minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron
• 2 medium size sweet potatoes or garnet or jewel yams, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat 3 tablespoons water in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, peppers and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes. If the water begins to evaporate, add a little more.
2. Stir in the agave nectar, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, ginger and saffron and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add sweet potatoes, and stir to coat. Stir in tomatoes, remaining 1 1/2 cups water and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
3. Simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then serve over quinoa or brown rice.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 141 calories, 1g fat, 29g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, and 6g protein.

Your Fast-Track to a Flat Tummy & Tight Abs – Haddonfield Personal Trainer Reveals

The New Year is still young, and if you’ve decided to make this your year for losing the weight and tightening your abs, you’re in luck.

Getting a flat midsection really boils down to two things: 1) Getting rid of the fatty layer that is covering your abdominal muscles; and 2) Tightening and toning your abdominal muscles.

The following 7 Tight Abs Tips are your Fast-Track ticket to getting a flat, attractive midsection this year.

Tight Abs Tip #1: Perform challenging strength training abdominal exercises at least three times each week. Your abs are like any other muscle in your body—they need to be consistently challenged in order to become stronger and tighter.

Tight Abs Tip #2: Stop eating junk. Processed foods, refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup do NOT belong in your diet if, especially if you want tight abs. Cutting these items from your diet will allow your body to maintain stable blood sugar levels, alleviating your body’s need to store excess sugar away in fat cells.

The fat stores created by excess sugar intake most often accumulate around your waist, covering up your abdominal muscles. Cut these items from your diet and replace them with real whole foods such as lean meats, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fruits.

Tight Abs Tip #3: Stop doing long and slow cardio workouts. Instead, use HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) for your cardio workouts. HIIT training uses intense bursts of cardio peppered throughout your workout. This is a sure-fire way to rev up your metabolism and to get your fat stores to shrink.

Tight Abs Tip #4: Use resistance with your abdominal exercises. Crunches are great, but your body quickly becomes accustomed to the motion, rendering it less effective. Hold a medicine ball or dumbbell at your chest as you perform your crunches—this will force your abs to work harder, and will achieve better results.

Tight Abs Tip #5: Don’t be fooled. The market is flooded with ‘lose weight’ products and products that claim to flatten your stomach. Never waste your time or money on:

1. So-called packaged health food that comes with weight loss claims. If it’s processed in a package with a bunch of chemical additives then it will not help you achieve flat abs.
2. Abdominal exercise gimmicks as sold on late night infomercials – all you really need is your own body weight, an exercise ball and dumbbells or a medicine ball.
3. So-called weight loss supplements. The magic pill for flat abs doesn’t exist, so you’d be wasting your health and money on a bogus product.

Tight Abs Tip #6: Target your lower abs. It’s easy to neglect the lower abs, but they are an important part of the equation. Incorporate the V-Up into your exercise routine:

Starting Position: Sit on the edge of an exercise bench; lean back to a 45 degree angle. Extend your legs out until they are level with the floor.

Movement: Exhale and bring your knees and upper body close together, while contracting your abdominals. Inhale as you slowly release your legs, returning them to the starting position.
Tight Abs Tips #7: Challenge your core often. Don’t limit your abdominal exercise to the gym, incorporate core strengthening during daily life and throughout each workout. A strong core is the foundation for flat, tight abs.

There you have it! Seven tips that, when diligently applied, will help you shed the fat and tighten your abs.

But, keep in mind that your results will be seriously hindered if you do the same exercise routine over and over. Your abs need a progressive challenge in order to transform. This means new exercises, different resistance and increased challenge.

Call or email today to get started on a program that will challenge you, motivate you and transform your body.

Availability is limited — act now and achieve a slimmer you once and for all this year.

Kevin Hensel/ Haddonfield Personal Trainer

Haddonfield Personal Trainer Tuna & Salad Pocket Recipe

Stop drowning your tuna in mayo, instead try this light recipe. Fresh carrot, tomato and lettuce combined with a touch of red wine vinegar, give this tuna pocket a burst of refreshing flavor. Use an herb salad mix for an even better flavor.
 

Yield: 2 servings

Here’s what you need…

• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 small carrot, peeled and shredded
• 5oz can white albacore tuna, in water
• 1 cup mixed lettuce
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• Dash of pepper
• 2 whole wheat tortillas

1. In a medium bowl mix together the tomato, carrot and tuna. Add the lettuce and drizzle with vinegar. Mix well and add dash of pepper.
2. Serve half of the tuna mixture in each tortilla.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 188 calories, 3g fat, 16g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, and 23g protein.

 

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Haddonfield Personal Trainer Reveals 5 Biggest Fitness Mistakes

Haddonfield Personal Trainers Must Have Pantry List

I put together a must have pantry list for quick, easy, delicious meals & snacks.

Must Have Pantry Items:

Cereals: Kashi Go Lean (My favorite), Kashi Go Lean Crunch, Barbara’s Bakery Shredded Oats, Barbara’s Bakery Cinnamon Puff Ins, Kashi Autumn Wheat (feel free to mix cereals for better taste and variety – Kashi cereals have awesome protein and fiber)

Breads: Ezekiel 4:9 / Ezekiel Sesame (My favorites – might want to freeze gets moldy fast), Trader Joes Whole Wheat Tuscan Bread, Peperidge Farm 9 Grain Whole Wheat. Ezekiel Muffins, Kashi Go Lean Waffles (Blueberry my favorite)

Crackers: Dare Whole Wheat Grains First, Trader Joe’s Bite Size Everything Crackers, Stacy’s Whole Grain Pita Chips, Kashi TLC Crackers, Raincoast Crisps (Whole Foods)

Steel cut oatmeal (not instant, rolled oats OK – brand not important) Trader Joe’s actually has pre-cooked frozen steel cut oatmeal. Very tasty and super fast!

Grains/Pastas: Barilla Plus Pastas (awesome protein, very tasty), Quinoa (Brand not important), Bulgur wheat (Brand not important), Long Grain Brown rice (long grain – fluffier and lighter – brand not important)

Beans: Garbanzo beans/chick peas, kidney beans red/white (no sodium – canned beans are faster to quick), edamame (probably in frozen section)

Solid White Tuna (packed in water not oil)

Nuts: Raw, unsalted nuts (Almonds/walnuts- brand not important) roasted nuts taste better but unfortunately also destroy all the healthy omega 3 fatty acids in the nut

Crazy Richards Peanut Butter or Traders Joes Unsalted Peanut Butter (TJs mixes really well – to mix the oil store the peanut butter upside down in your pantry). Almond Butter is also another great alternative

Cooking Must Have Pantry Items: Chicken/vegetable broth – organic (less sodium), Muirglen Canned Tomatoes, Vinegar, Lemon juice

Popcorn (No butter, lo sodium) – my favorites Naked Popcorn, 365 Popcorn (Whole Foods)

If you are just too busy to cook, Personal Chef Christina Dimacali will also come to your home and prepare meals for you visit her website www.cyplate.com .

The Stretching Bible, Haddonfield Personal Trainer Breaks the Silence

Do not feel bad if you are tight just about everywhere. I was tight everywhere when I first started, I had to stretch everything. I progressed very quickly because I religiously followed the guidelines in the next few sections. I couldn’t spend my whole day in the gym, so I had to cut back on other exercises to squeeze in all the stretches. But within a few weeks I was a stretching believer because all of my chronic aches and pains just disappeared. Maintaining my flexibility is much easier now that I am in the maintenance phase. I only need to stretch a few times a week after a workout or when I am hunched over my computer for too long and I’m completely pain free. Now I can bang out a quickly full body stretch in just about fifteen minutes, ten in a real rush.

In a nutshell. During the corrective stretch phase perform each stretch 30-60 seconds, 1-2 times daily, 4-6 days per week for 2-4 weeks. Each muscle and person will progress at a different rate. After the initial 2-4 weeks you can transition into a maintenance stretching phase of 3-4 days per week holding each stretch 10-30 seconds. The following sections will answer the rest of your questions in more detail.

When should I stretch? The best time to stretch is when you can actually fit it into your daily schedule 4-6 days per week. The following are the best case scenarios. If you wake up with muscle tightness and soreness, then stretch in the morning preferably after a hot shower or bath. For optimal flexibility gains stretch 1-2 hours before going to bed. When we sleep, our muscles repair themselves from the days activities. When a muscle repairs itself in a lengthened, relaxed state instead of a shortened, tight state it provides optimal flexibility the whole next day. Stretch after a workout or physical activity because a warm muscle can stretch further than a cold one and it also helps prevent muscle soreness. Try not to stretch a cold muscle, always warm up with a 5-10 minute light warm-up of walking or biking to increase muscle temperature and muscle flexibility. “When” is not the most important factor with this phase of stretching, just doing it is the most important. When pinched for time, just do the tightest areas in a shortened format.

How Much Is Too Much? The stretch position should have a tight feeling, never pain. Achieve the stretch position slowly and gently, with no jerking or bouncing. It is very easy to overstretch a muscle and cause more harm than good. It is a fine line between pain and tightness so always ease into each stretch a little longer with less intense effort, never pain.

How long should I hold each stretch? Hold each stretch a minimum of 30 seconds. An area that feels exceptionally tight you might want to hold for 60 seconds time permitting. The problem is not holding the stretch too long, but not holding the stretch long enough especially when just starting because it will take longer for the muscle to relax. Keep track of the imbalances between your right and left, because not every muscle in your body is going to have the same flexibility on both sides of your body. If you notice a discrepancy, stretch the tighter side an extra 20-30 seconds. Stretching each side the same amount of time will maintain the imbalance. The greatest benefit of corrective stretching is creating muscular balance on both sides of your body.

Just breathe, you must chill. The cornerstone of stretching is relaxation. The cornerstone of relaxation is breathing. Holding your breath or moving too quickly during each stretch will instinctively tighten up your whole body to protect itself. Take deep inhalations and slowly count to four on each exhalation. Focus on relaxing the muscle you are stretching. With each exhalation, gently deepen the stretch but never to pain until you can go no further. When we exhale our body naturally relaxes and that is the best time to try to increase range of motion. Never hold your breath.

When do I progress to the maintenance phase? This will be different for each individual and each muscle. How quickly your body adapts will depend upon the following: how many days a week you are stretching (Six days/week will yield quicker results than four), how long you are able to hold each stretch (60 seconds yields quicker results than 30 seconds), how many times a day you are stretching (twice daily is quicker than once), genetic and structural limitations, and injuries. Some muscles will progress so quickly that you can move into the maintenance phase within only a few weeks. Other areas will progress much more slowly and might need to stay in the corrective phase for several weeks. When the muscle no longer feels discomfort, tightness, restriction, and doesn’t meet the other criteria listed then it is time for the maintenance phase which will vary with each different body part. Expect to have some body parts in the corrective phase and others in the maintenance phase.

What is the maintenance phase again? When the muscle no longer feels discomfort, tightness, restriction, and doesn’t meet the other criteria listed then it is time for the maintenance phase which will vary with each different body part. The stretches remain the same but hold the stretch 10-30 seconds, once daily, 3-4 times per week. It is that easy. If increased ranges of motion are still required more advanced stretching techniques should be utilized under the guidance of a qualified physical therapist, chiropractor, or fitness professional.

When can I stop? Never! Not the answer you were probably looking for, but it is the unfortunate truth. Your muscles have a very bad short term memory. If you stop stretching, all of your original short, tight muscles will slowly creep back. Since you are not getting rid of the reasons why your body got the imbalances in the first place, they will always try to come back. The good news is that you can very easily maintain your new found range of motion by continuing with the maintenance phase. Just a little bit goes a long way, but stopping all at once will drastically reverse all of your progress in a few short weeks.

Oh God, there’s more? As previously mentioned when certain muscles get short and tight, other muscles get lengthened and weak. These stretches are a great way to lengthen those short and tight muscles. But we also need to strengthen those weak areas in order to maintain our new found flexibility. Regular strength workouts 2-3 times per week reduce the likelihood that you’ll get a muscle imbalance that could cause pain. Incorporate strengthening exercises to target these weak areas to maximize your performance. For example when you sit a desk all day your chest and upper neck muscles get very short and tight. You need to stretch those areas and strengthen the muscles that help pinch your shoulder blades together called your posterior deltoid, rhomboids, and mid/lower-trapezius. Don’t worry it’s not as technical as it sounds, just pinch your shoulder blades back and down.

More ways to ease the pain. If a day or two of stretching does not help your sore muscles, try these common remedies.

• Topical treatments like Bengay or Capsaicin excite sensory nerve endings in the skin, and the resulting tingly sensation overrides your ability to feel as much pain.

• Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids), such as ibuprofen, may alleviate some discomfort.

• Heating pads and heat wraps help relax muscle tissue and increase blood flow to the area. Hot tubs are saunas are great post workout.

• Massage promotes blood flow to sore areas and relaxes muscle tissue. Deep tissue, accupressure, and trigger point massage modalities are best when you have tight, knotted muscles.

• Acupuncture has been show to help certain types of pain. It’s not known exactly how it works, some believe the needles stimulate pain-suppressing neurotransmitters..

• Physical therapy can help rehabilitate specific injuries. Therapists can also teach you exercises to relieve and prevent everyday aches.

http://www.personaltrainerincherryhill.com Kevin Hensel is Haddonfield’s Leading Fitness Expert. He has helped over 768 Haddonfield, NJ residents achieve their health and fitness goals since 1996. You could be our next success story. For other related articles and videos visit http://personaltrainerincherryhill.com/category/video-gallery/fix-me-im-broken-videos/

Summer Time Gazpacho, Haddonfield Personal Trainer Reveals

Gazpacho is a tomato based, raw vegetable soup that is served cold. This recipe makes a light and refreshing summer meal, and is quick and easy to make. Feel free to simply chop the ingredients for a thicker soup if you’d rather not use a blender.
Yield: 4 servings

Here’s what you need…

• 1 pound ripe tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups cucumber chunks, peeled and seeded
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon light honey
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• * Optional * Cayenne pepper to taste

1. Core the tomatoes, and cut into large chunks.
2. Place all ingredients, except cayenne, into a blender. Puree until smooth.
3. Transfer to a container, add cayenne. Cover and chill.
4. Serve cold.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 71 calories, 4g fat, 9g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 4g protein.

Enjoy!!!

Kevin Hensel, Owner Fit-4-Life

Located just minutes from Haddonfield, NJ in Cherry Hill.

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How To Choose A Quality Trainer, Haddonfield Personal Trainer Spills The Beans

The golden standard for a personal trainer is a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in an exercise related field such as exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, and or athletic training.  These 4 year curriculums guarantee a base line level of knowledge pertaining to functional anatomy and guidelines for exercise prescription. Personal trainers can be sneaky with their credentials, so always confirm what their specific college degree was in. A college degree in political science will offer no insight into functional anatomy or exercise prescription.

The second ranking for a personal trainer is certification. Just being certified isn’t enough because there are literally hundreds of different personal training certifications. Several certifications are complete scams, if you have a few hundred dollars you can obtain certification online. Make sure your trainer is certified through a nationally recognized organization such as the American Council on Exercise (ACE) www.acefitness.org, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) www.www.acsm.org, National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) www.nsca-lift.org, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) www.nasm.org. Several of these certifications also have trainer locators on their sites to find local trainers near you. Also each certification above mentioned also has several different types of certifications each specializing in something different. Make sure the certification your trainer has is the most appropriate for your goals. If you are unsure if the certification is valid go onto the website and find out what credentials are required to become certified and find out about the testing procedure. The more qualifications required to even take the test the better and be very weary of any certifications done online exclusively.

Does the trainer have experience in fitness training? 2-3 years of full time training experience should be enough time for a trainer to have experience with a wide variety of different populations. Trainers working part time should have 3-5 years of experience. If you have a special medical condition or orthopaedic concern, inquire if they have experience with that specific condition. Obtain references from those specific clients that have similar conditions.

Most certifications require you to complete a certain number of hours of continuing education each year. Find out if he or she keeps current with research through association memberships, journals, or educational events such as IDEA or NSCA. If a trainer has not attended an educational event in 1-2 years you can be rather self assured they are not certified by a reputable organization and are not keeping current with personal training research and other training modalities.

Is the trainer CPR certified?

Does the trainer require a health screening or release from your doctor?

Can the trainer provide you with references from other clients or established industry professionals familiar with the trainers knowledge and abilities?

Will the trainer keep a record of your workouts with a tracking system and update your medical history periodically?

Does the trainer have liability insurance?

Does the trainer provide you with clear cut cancellation policies, billing procedures and any other policies in writing? A 24 hour cancellation policy is quite standard in our industry.

Is the trainer within your budget? Trainers can vary in price from $25 to $125. Education, experience, and how booked they are play a major component on trainer pricing. If price is a concern find out if the trainer
offers small group training discounts or half hour sessions. If you have more specific goals or have special medical/orthopedic concerns it is well worth paying a few dollars more for a more qualified, experienced personal trainer.

Is the trainer available when you want to work out? Finding out all of this other information is useless, unless the trainer is available when you want to train. Working around your trainers busy schedule and not working out when you have time is going to wind up in failure.

Does the trainer help you set safe and realistic goals without promising unattainable results? As a rule of thumb 1-2 lbs of weight loss per week is safe and effective. Anyone promising more than that is not practicing safe weight loss techniques or is a liar. Use common sense as your guide. If it sounds too good to be true you already know the answer run for the hills.

Is the trainer willing to explain and put in writing his or her workout methods and the principles and reasoning behind exercise program decisions and nutrition philosophy.

Committed to your success,

Kevin Hensel, President Fit-4-Life

Cherry Hill Personal Training Studio Located just minutes from Haddonfield, NJ