| Top 10 reasons for hiring a personal trainer! | |
| 1. | To Improve Self Image |
| 2. | Health Related Specific Training |
| 3. | Injury Rehabilitation |
| 4. | Sport Specific Training |
| 5. | Supervision |
| 6. | Efficient and Effective Workouts |
| 7. | Individual Instruction |
| 8. | Safety |
| 9. | Commitment |
| 10. | MOTIVATION! |
| | - American Council on Exercise |
Fitness programs: 4 steps to getting started
Step 1: Assess your fitness level
You probably have some idea of how fit you are. But assessing and recording baseline fitness scores can give you benchmarks against which to measure your progress. To assess your aerobic and muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition, consider recording.
Step 2: Design your fitness program
It's easy to say that you'll exercise every day. But you'll need a plan — and no single plan is perfect for everyone. As you design your fitness program consider your fitness goals.
Step 3: Get started
Now you're ready for action.
Step 4: Monitor your progress
Retake your personal fitness assessment six weeks after you start your program and then again every three to six months. You may notice that you need to increase the amount of time you exercise in order to continue improving. Or you may be pleasantly surprised to find that you're exercising just the right amount to meet your fitness goals. If you lose motivation, set new goals or try a new activity. Exercising with a friend or taking a class at a fitness center may help, too. Starting an exercise program is an important decision. But it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one. By planning carefully and pacing yourself, you can establish a healthy habit that lasts a lifetime.
1. Sitting in front of the TV or video games doesn't exercise your body. In fact, if you spend too much time doing them, you can become slow and tired all the time!! To work your muscles, you need to run around and have fun!
2. Your heart is the strongest muscle in your body! It brings oxygen-rich blood to all of your muscles so that they can work as hard as you do. Keeping your heart strong and healthy makes your whole body work better. Stay away from things that weaken and damage your heart like cigarettes. They just slow you down and make it harder for you to run and play. Exercise helps make your heart stronger, so get out there and play!
3. Your body is made up of mostly water, so if you sweat while exercising, your body will need more water put into it! But don't wait till you're already thirsty to start drinking water--your body needs water even before you feel thirsty! Water helps prevent your muscles from cramping (which feels like a really sharp pain) when you exercise. Water helps keep the fluids in your body in balance, so that you stay healthier. Water is good for your skin and it helps your body use food more efficiently.
5. Exercise will make your muscles stronger and more flexible. Being more flexible means you can move easier and run faster. All good athletes are very flexible. Strong muscles means a stronger body and a better use of the calories that you eat. Be sure to warm up and cool down with a stretch before and after you exercise.
6. Safety is ALWAYS important, no matter what kind of exercise you are doing.
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