Fitness Tip

[KT_Fit]

I'm currently studying to be a certified personal trainer and I'm currently training my girlfriend using some of the things I've learned so far. This is something most of you may already know but it's been a game changer for her. We usually focus her workouts around strength training and a few bouts of high intensity cardio here and there (obviously with a clean(er) diet). And she's seen some decent results so far but the real game changer was a tip I got from a coworker who does bikini competitions. It all depends on your workout life and schedule but every morning we do 10 minutes of all out sprints(with short breaks in between). And I mean ALL OUT. That gets your metabolism fired up for the day then we do our regular workouts after work. She lost an average of about 0.7lbs a week before but we've done this method for 2 weeks and she's averaged 1.3lbs per week and she's burning more calories when sedentary and on off days. Obviously, if you're not ready for sprints please use caution and check with your healthcare professional to make sure you're able to do this. It can be intense but it's only for about 5-10 minutes. Something to think about. Let me know if you have any questions!

[SunsetRunner]

No, no questions ...

High intensity exercise (aerobics or weights) can make a big difference, to a well trained

and healthy person. Hope you have fun "training" your girlfriend

[josephz2va]

Be sure to have these aspects setup:

1. Cardiovascular training - 3 days a week or as many free times as you can train safely. Don't push your limits too hard as it puts a strain on your body and your heart. Build up to the system. My trainer tried pushing me to do 130-180 beats per minute 3 minutes each interval for 30 consecutive minutes and my heart couldn't take it. So I had to dial down. I began at 130-147 then 130-160 and gradually went up to 170 max but it takes time to be ready.
2. Weight training - 3 days a week as well. 4 if you can take it. But don't push how much weights you can superlift or you can cause injury. I don't mean to complain, but also try to avoid dropping the weights. Dropping the weights can cause muscle injury but also cause complaints. Like the "Lunk Alarms" at planet fitness. They drop them too loudly.
3. Personal training - If they can afford it, but also recommend night personal training. Night personal training prepares them for in-person personal training as well. Dropping PT can drop performance like in Lunges. I myself have put off night personal training and my performance dropped like a stone. Lunges aren't easy when you give up or for me holding my right leg in the air with a reconstructed left leg.
4. Nutrition - Everyone's nutrition is different. Whole foods are recommended by PTs, but I usually recommend something else like PersonalTrainingFood.com for shipped to home prepackaged whole foods. Portion control is key to losing weight but controlling yourself is also key.