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We are all over the place. Between work, living, and social lives, we are never in one place. This can make life really busy, with all that travelling, but it can make working out more convenient than you could ever imagine. Especially in the New York area, there are so many places to get a sweat on near your work, home, or friends that you can’t use travel as an excuse anymore! One of the most popular all over full body workouts is Pilates. Focusing on building a strong core (three layers of the abdomen, side muscles, and lower back), lean muscles, and adding flexibility, this workout relies on perfect movements, not longer workouts. The more perfect each move, the better the workout. This is a great way to start the day before work. Focusing on the breath and concentrating on the movements means possibly being more efficient at work. Connect with a Pilates instructor in Brooklyn to find out when classes are offered. Simultaneously, before going home after a long d...

Getting in shape and getting healthy are important goals to have. For many of us, though, working out and eating right is just not top priority. Having a personal training could easily persuade us to work harder and eat better, but truth is, how many of us can afford to pay for a personal trainer? The first answer most trainers or health professionals might give might be something like, is your health not important to you? Despite the guilt-laden possible scenarios, there are other ways to approach having a personal trainer for cheaper than you anticipate. While it is possible to train on your own, very few of us have the true discipline to meet the goals we have. Getting a personal trainer is an important step in getting healthy. Ask NYC personal trainers you are interested in hiring if they offer off-peak hours. That means if you have flexibility in time, trainers might have flexibility in cost. While peak hours (before and just after traditional work hours) are fi...

Congratulations! You did it! You have finished one of the most challenging sporting events out there- the marathon. It is grueling for muscles, bones, feet, and even mentally as well. How many times did you want to quit? But you didn’t- and that’s what counts. But now that you’ve finish, what do you do? Immediately after a race it seems we all know the drill: get warm, eat bananas, and possibly later get into an ice bath to reduce swelling. Recovering from running a marathon is an oft forgotten step in the training plan. Without proper recovery, runners increase their chance of injury and could possibly prevent future personal records as well. The inflammation and muscle plains will hover around a recovering body for up to 14 days after a marathon, thus not allowing your muscles to be at full strength for almost two weeks. That means before you jump back into regular training schedule, give your body some time to heal. Some suggestions for a better recovery start with a...

For some, investing in a personal trainer is a big decision. We think we don’t need these professionals who have taken and still take specialized courses, taken certification tests, or who have spent years studying how to accomplish exactly what you want. Stop wasting time struggling to understand information on the Internet or getting frustrated with a workout regimen that doesn’t seem to work. Invest in a personal trainer and you will be investing in yourself. If you are concerned about investing in the right personal trainer, consider the following suggestions. Search through the personal trainer directory to begin your search. First, check your potential trainer’s certification. Most trainers will either have a copy or be able to tell you exactly where and when the certificate was received. Trainers also should have indemnity insurance, not that you will get injured, but just in case. Years of experience and their professional appearance also can help make a decision,...

Say goodbye to only using the gym for workouts. In weather permitting months, more and more fitness classes are moving into the great outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and butt kicking in city parks. One such example is the Van Cortland Park in the Bronx. Located at Broadway and Van Cortlandt Park South in the Bronx, this 1,146 acre public park is just the right place for nature and workouts. The third largest park in New York City, it is open all day for groups and individuals alike. On any given day during nice weather, you might find morning fitness classes, track clubs, runners, and even lunchtime walkers. Hiring a personal trainer from the Bronx might lead you to session in the beautiful park. Aside from fresh air cardio, your trainer might even have you use the city maintained fitness equipment for chin-ups, dips, and more. Other workouts might include squats, sprints, push ups, planks, and Burpees. Essentially, you can achieve a close to full gym workout...

Any time an athlete or model shows off his or her abdominal “six pack,” all eyes are on them. Having a strong, muscular mid-section is not only attractive, but beneficial both in future workouts and just day to day activities. The core of the human body, which generally means not only the abdominals, but the side and lower back muscles as well. All these work together as a core unit, improving things like running, jumping, climbing, and any mundane task that require stabilization (like not slipping on a wet floor or ice, for example). Strengthening the mid-section can also mean lessoning lower back pain or weakness, while also improving posture and general mobility. A strong core might even help develop better breathing while conditioning. There are a multitude of ways to increase the core. While many still rely on old faithfuls like sit-ups or crunches, newer research points toward exercises that challenge upper and lower abs to work together, possibly with ot...

Getting and staying healthy seems to be the central focus of Americans not just today for years previously as well. From Richard Simmons videos to healthy cooking shows, the central focus of the media seems to be just that: health. Eating well and exercising regularly are the keys to making health happen. Many of us Americans, though, don’t seem to know the first things about how to physically train our bodies or how to nutritionally control our diets. We pay for personal trainers to help us with our physical goals such as gaining muscle or even training for a triathlon. For some reason, though, there is hesitation to pay for someone to guide our nutritional goals. While the basic of nutrition are simple, the specific needs for each person and each situation is so varied and unique that a quick read of nutrition 101 textbooks will only overwhelm us. The basic tenants of less excess (of calories and fat), less processed food, and more real, organic food can only take us h...

The Bronx has some of the most beautiful community and public parks in the city. Many of them are home to vibrant fitness groups led by personal trainers too. They welcome individual trainers and you can take clients there, or if you are looking for a trainer – this can be the best way to see them in action. Mott Haven – St Mary's Park St. Mary's is a standout in Bronx parks as it has one of the fullest, open fitness areas installed. You can find everything from parallel bars to rings and more available for your use. This is also a great place to hook up with groups led by personal trainers so you can find out how to use the equipment effectively. It is also a good way to find a personal trainer that is the right match for you and your goals. Van Cortlandt Park There is a whole lot going on at Van Cortlandt, but what catches everyone's eye is the track club. This is a year round outdoor club that uses running and fitness to keep in shape. There are als...

Read the articles on how to pick a personal trainer and they make it sound like a complicated process that has most in common with interviewing applicants to be a spouse and teacher at once. You can simplify things by staying focused on what is most important. Here are three things your personal trainer should be able to give you. #3 – Skill and experience with your fitness level – This may sound like it’s a no-brainer, after all, everyone starts somewhere but it’s more complex than that. If a trainer is skilled with working with people at your fitness level then they can help you make progress and avoid injury. It isn't just a matter of knowing how to teach beginners moves, but knowing what to help beginners avoid too. #2 – They should have the equipment you need – It’s one thing for a trainer to suggest that you purchase some equipment so you can keep up with the workout during the week, it is another that they are wanting you to show up with your own equipment. It is...

If you are training for a marathon you have to make sure that you are paying attention to all the pieces of the puzzle. The running, flexibility and breathing are all core elements, but none of them are possible without the right nutrition. Nutrition isn't generic. It is influenced by several factors that determine how your metabolism processes fuel too. Here is a brief overview of what it takes to eat right when you are training for a marathon. Forget the fad diets The first thing you need to do is forget all the fad diets. When you are training for a marathon you need a balanced diet – protein, carbs and all the other nutrients. It is in the learning how to put a balanced diet together that you begin to get the real benefits from nutrition when training. Learn how your metabolism works Everyone has a metabolism. In fact, everyone has the same metabolism, but they don't all work in the same way. This is why combining the input from a nutritionist and your p...

Working out isn't everyone's first choice for a fun way to spend their free time, but if your workout has become particularly boring of late your muscles may be becoming bored too. What does that mean? It means that you aren't getting much benefit out of the exercises you are doing. If you have also been noticing you have reached a weight plateau or can't seem to make gains in your program anymore – boredom is probably the cause. The body is designed for stress One of the most unique things about the human body is its innate ability to manage stress. We are designed to handle stress with our fight or flight response system. If we are placed under physical stress it doesn't take the body long to adjust to make that physical stress the new normal for you. This is why a 20 minute run can burn 400 calories for 4 weeks, then 300 and then 200. If you keep subjecting your body to the same level of stress it adapts to it to remove the stress. The body seeks a...

Forget the Internet with its endless promises of “the only workout you'll ever need.” That is an out and out lie designed to push a product. If you want to avoid plateaus and stay healthy you have to keep changing up your exercise routines. The human body is designed to adapt to stress to protect its vital systems. This is why people who have worked out all their life can drop of a surprise heat attack. If you are doing the same old workout you are only going to get benefits from it for 3 or 4 months until your body adjusts and it’s like you are just sitting on a couch 3 times a week instead of getting any benefit. Using cycles to keep moving forward All the Upper east side personal trainers work on the basis of cycles for formulating their workouts for clients. The concept of cycling comes out of the body building culture and it recognizes that to get more gain the body has to rest. You can't just take time off, but you can change what you do to work different asp...

You wore the dress you wanted and looked great on the beach in the honeymoon pictures – all as the result of an awful lot of hard work with diet and exercise to get your body ready for your big day. With all that effort you would think that it would build a habit towards fitness, but many people start to pack it on soon after the wedding. If you want to build on your fitness push, and you want a surprising way to grow closer in your marriage – start to train together. Why it could be the best way to make a strong relationship More Queens Personal Traine r  studios are seeing couples come in together. For most, they are coming in to do separate workouts with some joined workouts too. What all of them are doing is spending time together in a way that lets them share an experience. If your life is like anyone else's in the city, finding time to be together can be hard with all your other responsibilities. Training together can give you more time that isn't revolving arou...

Once six weeks has passed since the birth of your child you may be ready to start working towards your pre-baby body. Believe it or not it is not difficult to get back to that shape. The key is in maintaining a structured and realistic approach. Starting as soon as you are cleared to begin working out can help you get a handle on what life will be like with an infant. If you don't want total exhaustion all the time and a mom body, then seeking out the help of a personal trainer is the best thing to do. Personal trainers do much more than keep you on track with workouts Personal training is about more than working out. Many of the trainers are now certified in nutrition and weight management. There are also those who have specialized in pre and post-natal care too. One of the issues that many new mothers have is handling the thin line with sugar that can lead places you don't want to go if you aren't careful. Working with a trainer to shape your whole post birth life...

Don't believe what you read about the miracle workouts, sites that post articles that claim to have the secret 5 minute fitness solution to rock hard abs aren't interested in whether or not their methods work, they are interested in getting you to click on an ad. The only way to get the body you want is to put in the time at the gym and to change how you eat. That is a tall order to do on your own. Your best chance at success is to get the help of a personal trainer. The Truth About Diets Your personal trainer can also help you to identify the best diet for your lifestyle. Like the ads about the miracle ab routines, most diets make claims that just aren't true. A recent study found that any diet is going to help you start to lose weight. Keeping a healthy weight is a different story. You have to learn how to manage your dietary habits and to eat better. Finding The Right Way For You Working with a Personal Trainer doesn't mean you have to go pump ...

Tides have turned and getting fit doesn’t mean you have to have a bunch of expensive equipment or hire a $1,000 an hour trainer. Personal training has become more of the norm for people, and there is more recognition of the power of body weight exercises. That means you can get fit on a low budget but, if you don’t have a lot of money to spend, you need to really make it work for you. Make the money you spend work for you One of the funniest reasons given for not hiring a personal trainer is the expense, but then the person says that they went and joined a gym instead. Gym fees can often outstrip the cost of a personal trainer when you weigh it against the results you can get. Better to work with someone who is going to focus on you using only bodyweight exercises and nutrition then to pay for a membership to a gym with everything that you don’t know how to use, and most likely won’t go to anyway. Trainers can be surprisingly affordable Having a personal trainer doesn’t have to be exp...

If you want to see more power in your lifts then when you look through the listings you want to stay focused on those that are also tagged with Yoga trainers, classes, studios or sessions. That seems to contradict what you would think would help. Most people think that to get more strength they have to lift more, eat more and start taking supplements – but yoga may be your missing key. Why flexibility increases strength Go online and do a search for videos that show a weight lifter and ones that show a strongman. Both can do remarkable feats of strength, but the strongman can do more with them – and lift more weight. That is because the core of strongman training is flexibility. For many of them that has taken the form of yoga. Flexibility allows you to bring more muscles into play to increase your overall strength. Traditional body building focuses on a limited range of motion, isolated muscles are strong but they don't know how to work together. Be prepared for the challenge Yog...

It is important to commit to a sufficient warmup and cool down in order to prepare yourself for your exercise routine and avoid time spent nursing an injury that can result in backsliding. If you do not spend the time doing the warmup exercises, your muscles are not prepared when you start the workout, and you will find this out the hard way through a painful and time-consuming injury. Include Warmup Routines that Get the Blood Flowing Even for those who use walking as their daily exercise, it is important to include exercises like toe circles and arm circles. These exercises get the blood pumping and also stretches out the muscles so they are prepared for the additional effort they will be putting forth in the near future. Research Good Exercises for the Routine You have Planned If you are unsure what exercises are necessary for the workout you will be doing, get online and do some research. There are countless exercise magazines and websites that regularly share information on the r...

The warmup is an important part of any workout. If you are working with a personal trainer, they should be well aware of what the plans are for the day and the best way to get your body prepared to handle the day's workout without becoming injured. In order to determine the best manner to warm up and whether or not your personal trainer is helping you accomplish your warmup effectively, consider the following tips. Focus on the Proper Muscle Groups Since each day's workout may focus on certain areas of the body, it is logical to make sure your warmup focuses on those areas of the body as well. There is no point in warming up muscles that won't be the focus of the workout. Yet, it is still important to lightly warm up all areas of the body to ensure there won't be any injuries if those other areas are called into play unexpectedly. A trainer can be very helpful to ensure you are properly warming up those muscle groups. Put in the Appropriate Amount of Time A warmup is n...

Excess weight causes a lot of problems. It can be directly related to the issue of specific area pain, like hip pain or pain in your feet. It is related to pain in the lower back. Therefore, the decision to lose weight can go a long way toward helping with serious issues like leg pain. Since leg pain can be related to the amount of weight you are carrying around or can be pain that is related to other areas and is radiating to your legs, a good start is to try to cut down on your weight and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Visiting a Nutritionist Bronx residents can determine the best changes to make to their diet in order to lose some weight. Incorporating exercise that is easy on your legs, like swimming or other activities in the water, may be a good idea initially. Other exercises can be added as you build up muscle strength and shed some of the excess pounds. Once the number on the scale starts showing change, you can look at other aspects that can be beneficial, like expanding th...

Most people are trying to improve their muscle strength or build muscle when they go to the gym. Building lean muscle mass depends on two things, your diet and how you work out. Here are some best ways to achieve the lean muscle mass you want. Weight Training To build lean muscle, you need to do some weight training. The best way to achieve lean muscle is to train two times a week and target all of the major muscle groups. You should try to do two to three sets of each exercise with eight to 12 repetitions each set. If you are over 65, do more reps with lighter weights. A personal trainer can show you different exercises for each muscle group. Add an Aerobic Exercise To help define the lean muscles you are building, you need to get rid of any excess body fat. The best way to do so is to add an aerobic exercise to your routine. Select one that you like, such as cycling or swimming, to help burn off fat. As you trim down, you will be able to see those muscles you've worked so hard ...

If you are want to improve your health and wellness, then getting a NY Personal Trainer is a must. More people stay on track with their fitness goals who choose to use a personal trainer than do those who just decide to go it alone. If you think that hiring a personal trainer is something that only athletes or people obsessed with fitness do – think again. More and more people from every walk of life are working with personal trainers so they can reach their goal – no matter what they may be. Personal trainers are for everyone, not just athletes There is a much better understanding of the role that diet and fitness play in your overall health, which has elevated personal training from something only the elite do – to something everyone should be doing. Personal trainers can help you prepare for a major competition – but they can also help you to master Yoga, learn Pilates, lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, recover from injury and get started on a fitness path easily. Persona...

Every NY Personal Trainer needs to know how to create a couple's workout. One of the hottest new trends for Valentine’s Day is to celebrate together by training together. This goes in keeping with the push to make lifestyles healthier. It also means that the more message put out by trainers that it’s the whole life that has to be worked, not just the body – is starting to take hold. There are two different types of couples you will meet, one's you know and one's you don't. Each requires a different approach. Make sure you can get the space Before you start booking for the day you had better check with the personal training NYC gym or studio you are using to make sure they have space for you. If you have your own space it shouldn't be a problem. You probably won't be able to use your normal client time for the session as the time will have to accommodate two people's schedule, not just one. Once you know you have session time available book away. The differe...

If you want to see a different you in 2015 then you should find a personal trainer that is a Pilates trainer and Nutritionist Bronx trainer. The combination of nutrition and Pilates can deliver results you can't get in any other way. If you want to be better, find out what it takes to make it work in your life. Pilates is a unique form of exercise that focuses on the core, supported by solid nutrition you can transform your body fast. How to make a resolution stick Everyone makes resolutions to be healthier, but few people last past March because they don't think through what it takes to make a resolution stick. A lot of it is on you, but you also need to have an external support system to keep you going. Pilates is usually done in classes, which can help. Adding in a personal trainer with Pilates experience can also help you stay on track and get even more out of your classes. Focus on nutrition type and intake Don't make the beginners mistake of thinking a good diet mean...

If you are looking for a Brooklyn yoga instructor who works in a studio, or privately, to improve your flexibility you are making a wise decision. While Yoga classes and personal practice are wonderful, they don't address the very specific needs for stretching and resiliency development that the body needs. If you spend most of your day at a desk, an hour of Yoga class won't deliver what you want if you aren't also working with a personal trainer who knows Yoga so they can address issues of stiffness and muscle shortening. Why flexibility matters? Being flexible is essential to your body. The tendons and ligaments, as well as the muscle fiber length, are part of how your body protects itself from injury – and also what makes it possible for you to reach high levels of exertion. Many bodybuilders from the 80s and 90s have discovered that not working on their flexibility while gaining mass and subjecting their body to great stress has created enormous health issues. Flexibil...