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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...