WHAT YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER DOESN'T TELL YOU

If you are considering using a Personal Trainer; read this first! The holidays are coming and so are incentives at Gyms!

Prerequisites for acquiring a Personal Training Certification vary. Most cannot agree as to which if any are better than the next certification program. Plenty will argue about each and want to believe that theirs is better than the next trainers. (Especially, if they paid more for it!)
Gym's and other fitness facilities offer a variety of training programs to their members. As a member of a facility, most people assume that the person they are going to purchase sessions from hold some sort of valid education. That is NOT always the case! Do not go merely on the assumption that the "club knows best." Some clubs provide only their own training to their trainers. A certification for Personal Training can equate to $500.00 and an on-line exam. Is that enough? Not, for me it isn't! Others boost of how many years they have been teaching and or working in gyms and clubs. What does that mean? How much human error is a stake? Plenty! I have observed more trainers walking around with their clipboards taking notes and walking their clients from machine to machine. Since plenty of certifications don't teach how to use the particular equipment are we to assume that the trainers are teaching from their own personal knowledge base? I think so. Certifications are not the same as college degrees in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Bio-Mechanics, Life-Science etc. You get my point!
If a trainer is teaching from what they have been doing themselves and what they learned in a text on their own; how can it enable them to work with specific populations of clients that may have a variety of different needs? Most cannot! Why won't they tell you spot on about their training and education? Because, most often times, there is nothing to discuss. Why won't gym/clubs tell you? Well, if they told you...would you still make the purchase? Consider the fact that weight loss and health is a multi-million dollar a year business. Are you feeding into it? Are you benefiting from it? Or are you just buying into another trend? Are you being safeguarded against injuries?
Some gyms use the availability of Personal Training as an incentive to join the gym/club. This may be a good reason but, be aware of the sells pitch and the over complicated routines. In part, the trainers and the gyms/clubs may try to convince you that you need the fancy, expensive equipment in order for your workout routines to be effective. This is not true! Remember that the principles of exercise are simple and have not really ever changed. Do not let your trainer sell you on quick fads such as medicine balls, kettle bells, Pilate's reformers etc. These are great to change up routines with and avoid becoming bored. However, they are not essential. There is no need to complicate something that is really so simple.
Having a personal trainer is very effective if you find the right trainer. A trainer that will listen to your needs and understand them as well. A trainer that is well educated and has a background in Exercise Science or a college degree that taught them about the functionality of the human body is always a plus. A good trainer will provide education, support, motivation, and advice. Do yourself a favor and make sure the advice you are paying for is coming from an educated source. Not someone that is looking for a pay incentive.

TIRED DURING YOUR WORKOUTS?

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME POSSIBLE REASONS WHY YOU MIGHT BE FEELING TIRED DURING YOUR WORKOUTS:

• LOW VITAMIN B LEVELS
• LOW IRON LEVELS (ANEMIA)
• DECREASED PROTEIN CONSUMPTION
• LOW BLOOD GLUCOSE PRIOR TO EXERCISE
• EATING TOO MUCH FAT
• EXERCISING TOO MANY DAYS PER WEEK (OVER-TRAINING)
• OVER EXERTION
• NOT RE-STORING MUSCLE GLYCOGEN FROM PREVIOUS WORKOUTS!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EXERCISE PLAN OR TO BEGIN A PLAN THAT IS SUITED TO MEET YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS EMAIL ME AT BOURNESOLUTIONS@GMAIL.COM

WOMEN AND EXERCISE

ALL OF US HAVE DAYS WHEN WE DON'T WANT TO EXERCISE. OCCASIONALLY, YOU MAY NEED A DAY OFF, DUE TO SICKNESS, OR TOO MUCH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. BUT USUALLY THIS IS NOT THE CASE. THE REASONS AND THE EXCUSES THAT WE ARE ABLE TO COME UP WITH IN REGARDS TO NOT WANTING TO EXERCISE, STEM FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAIN. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAIN PRODUCES MESSAGES THAT ARE ALL PERFECTLY LOGICAL AND ACCURATE. THESE MESSAGES ARE INCREASED WHEN WE ARE UNDER STRESS. (WHO ISN'T UNDER STRESS!) ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT METHODS OF TRAINING IS TO RECOGNIZE WHEN THE BRAIN IS SENDING ONE OF THESE MESSAGES. BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH CERTAIN TRIGGERS IN OUR LIVES AND IDENTIFYING PATTERNS THAT SUPPORT THESE BEHAVIORS IS IMPERATIVE TO ONE'S SUCCESS. EXERCISE AND DIET ALONE DOES NOT WORK IN THE LONG TERM.
WHEN I WORK WITH MY CLIENTS I TEACH THEM TO IDENTIFY THEIR TRIGGERS AND HOW TO WORK WITH THOSE TRIGGERS TO PREVENT THEM FROM ONGOING DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS THAT LEAD TO WEIGHT GAIN AND OTHER UNHEALTHY HABITS. I ASSIST MY CLIENTS IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIES THAT WILL REDUCE OR ELIMINATE MOST OF THESE EXCUSES. THE BENEFITS TO LIVING LIFE WITH LESS EXCUSES AFFORDS PEOPLE MORE ENERGY, BETTER TIME MANAGEMENT, QUALITY TIME WITH FAMILIES AND LOVED ONE'S. THE TENDENCY TO EXERCISE REGULARLY WILL INCREASE ALONG WITH BETTER EATING HABITS AND LESS COMPULSIONS. BEING MORE PRODUCTIVE IN EVERYTHING YOU DO BECAUSE YOU WILL LEARN TO DEDICATE "TIME TO YOURSELF."
DON'T FALL INTO GIMMICKS AND BELIEVE FOR A MINUTE THAT EXERCISE ALONE CAN CHANGE YOUR BODY OR YOUR MIND. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER AS GYMS AND OTHER DIET VENUES WILL BE KNOCKING AT YOUR DOOR WITH SPECIAL OFFERS TO GET YOU IN THE DOOR FOR THE NEW YEAR. (REMEMBER...THESE FACILITIES ARE MERELY TRYING TO HIT THEIR NUMBERS BEFORE THE END OF THEIR FISCAL YEARS. DON'T FALL VICTIM-) DIETING DOESN'T WORK! A QUICK FAD EXERCISE PROGRAM WON'T WORK EITHER!
WOMEN ESPECIALLY NEED TO TAKE INTO CONSERATION EXTRANIOUS FACTORS SUCH AS AMENORRRHEA, PREGANCY, POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION, OSTEOPROSIS, MENOPAUSE AND AFTER; JUST TO MENTION A FEW!
TO SCHEDULE AN INITIAL CONSULTATION CONTACT ME. THE INITIAL CONSULTATION IS FREE OR CHARGE.

SPECIAL OFFER-NEW CLIENT SPECIAL!

NEW CLIENTS THAT BEGIN TRAINING, MASSAGE OR NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN 2009 WILL RECEIVE 25% OFF OF THEIR FIRST PURCHASE.
PURCHASES ARE LIMITED TO 8 SESSIONS.
SESSIONS MUST BE USED AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK.
NEW CLIENTS MUST MENTION THIS OFFER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT.

Training Credentials ...Are you getting what you are paying for?

A qualified trainer can assess a clients individual fitness, create goals based upon their assessment and motivate the client to follow the program that is set forth for them to accomplish. A proper program should include nutritional and fitness components. The trainer should be able to assist their client in making healthy lifestyle changes. The trainer should be able to make suggestions based upon their educated assessment; not just upon their personal opinion and experience. Experience and opinion have a place but, they NEVER should replace or take the place of a well thought out, educated plan.
The questions you should be asking a trainer to make certain that they are "qualified" and not just certified are important. Anyone can obtain a personal training certification! Some certifications can be obtained in a matter of hours on the Internet! Is that what you really want to be paying for? Some people think that just because they have been "lifting weights for x-amount of years" they are qualified to train others. Training clients should be taken seriously and should NOT be just a means of money. I am passionate about the work that I provide to my clients and take those relationships very seriously. Training requires skill and education. Clients are constantly being pushed too hard and too fast. Injuries are on the rise and clients are at risk.
An educated client needs to make certain that they know what they are paying for. Just because you are hiring a trainer at a gym; does NOT mean that they are fully prepared to train you! This just simply means that they had a certificate in personal training and are CPR certified. With the economy in such a poor state; many people are losing their jobs and are getting certified as trainers. For all you know your trainer may have been selling insurance three months ago. Don't get me wrong...their past careers are important! However, there are some of us that have actually obtained college degrees in the fields of Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition and Physical Education.
Why is that so important to you the client- The level of education a trainer may have varies. The basic requirement should be an accredited degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical education, sports management, or a similar field, from a reputable university or college. Some community colleges offer one-year, non-degree exercise science programs can offer another pathway to becoming a personal trainer. These programs can be considered satisfactory preparation when combined with a recognized personal trainer certification.

Valentines Day Special

Valentines day is approaching, and you still need to buy a gift???

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Purchase a massage session for only $45.00 (reg.$70)
(basic massage with your choice of oil or massage lotion)

Add any or all of the following extra’s for only 15.00 each
· Hot stones
· Aroma therapy
· Back scrub with sugar or salt scrub
· Biofreeze treatment for sports massage/therapy
· Sports stretch

Purchase any package and receive 20% off of your next massage session.
Offer expires February 28, 2009.
Refer a friend and receive an additional 5% discount!

No Need for a Gym Membership

With the newest elliptical addition and LCD television with wireless headphones; clients can come up to 30 minutes before a training session for no additional charge and warm-up or workout! (Reservations are required.)
Private clients are now able to train, and do their cardiovascular exercise with no hidden fee's or hassle.
For more information email me at bournesolutions@gmail.com or call me at 724-272-8797.

2009 Special Rates

With the continuing changes in the economy: I am offering incentives to new clients that purchase training sessions during the month of January 2009. (The number of sessions that are purchased will delineate their expiration date.)
If you are interested in obtaining further information about prices and incentives for personal training and massage therapy sessions; please contact me at bournesolutions@gmail.com or at 724-272-8797.