January 25, 2008 by PFI
I just got back from teaching one of the best personal training labs ever! This term I am teaching our students “outside the box” exercises to work into thier client routines. Today’s lab covered torso training progressions that incorporate new balance and coordination patterns. These exercises use arm movements, torso rotation, and (in the more advanced stages) lunge or squat movements. The result is a full body workout that burns calories and builds muscle better than any other exercise in the gym!
I am so glad that I get to teach at PFI, I only wish I knew about it when I was starting out as a Personal Trainer!
Train hard, I can’t wait to see you at boot camp!
Kristina
January 3, 2008 by PFI
One of the best ways to ensure success is to set goals- AND USE THEM! Here are some quick tips to help you set goals that will work for you:
S- specific, what exactly do you want to achieve with this goal? Do you want to loose 10 lbs. of fat and gain 5 lbs. of muscle? Well, say it!!
M- measureable, in order to know when you’ve suceeded, you need to know where the finish line is! Say what the end measurement should be, and how often you’re going to measure your progress
A- action-oriented, how are YOU going to make YOUR GOALS happen? Yes, it would be great if a million dollars fell into my lap, but that’s not how I am going to MAKE a million dollars! What are the choices YOU need to make to get to success?
R- realistic, it’s okay to dream big, but make sure your feet are on the ground! The best goals are those that you think are just out of your reach.
T- timely, if you set a goal without a deadline, that goal will ALWAYS be in the future. Begin with the end in mind and work backwards from there!
Now as you move forward in the New Year, make sure you set SMART goals, keep them somewhere you will see them, and get out there and BE GREAT IN ‘08!
Happy New Year from PFI!
