Personal Training
Welcome to Live Fit Training!
EDUCATION-BASED PERSONAL TRAINING
Live Fit Training appreciates that each client has a wide diversity of personal needs, goals and objectives, as well as differences in his or her learning preference, learning style, kinesthetic awareness and physical ability.
We believe that we are most effective when we also perceive ourselves as educators and our clients as learners.
Coaching, motivating, and encouraging each client is of utmost importance in our personal training relationships, however we also know that what each client acquires through training will be most effective if our focus is based on the higher goal of imparting information to, and educating each client in a way that will allow him or her to learn the skills, techniques, and knowledge required to exercise in a smart and productive way throughout his or her life.
This Group Training Session is outdoors from mid-March/early-April until October and indoors from Oct/Nov through Mar/Apr. Outdoors is traditional Boot Camp drills like push-ups, squat thrusts & walking lunges as well as agility training with cones, ladders and power tubes. Indoors is circuit training style, focusing on functional training exercises using various equipment and your body weight. Cardio is included in both types of workouts. Boot camp is designed with the intermediate to advanced exerciser in mind. It is a 90-120 minute workout depending on the plan prepared for a particular day and the number of participants. It is a fantastic way to begin your Saturday!
Small Group Training (SGT): This group personal training session is created for all levels of fitness. It is designed 'circuit-training' style with several different stations of exercises, each with at least 2 levels of progression. Each station will target one or more of the following: cardio, upper body, lower body, agility, balance, core. Partner exercises and group drills may be incorporated within the session. Each session is 1 - 1 1/4 hours in length (6 - 10 clients) back to top This small group indoor cycling session uses the Schwinn Cycling method of 'Zone Training' to measure exercise intensity, which makes this session appropriate for all levels of fitness. Each week you have the opportunity to improve on cadence and intensity monitoring while cycling to the imagery and road plan that your trainer has designed for you. This class uses the element of music synchronized with different riding techniques such as seated hills and flats, standing hills and flats, and hovers . After a 45-50 minute ride, the class ends with a stretching session. This class is 1 hour in length (maximum 5 clients). back to top
Small Group Cycling (SGC -AM OR SGC - PM):
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"I have noticed that my weight fluctuates by as much as 4 whole pounds in one day- why does this happen? Am I doing something wrong?" -Jean (submitted 3/08)
You are probably not doing anything wrong. It is very normal for your weight to fluctuate during the day. Your scale weighs everything, including fluids you drink, food that is not digested, and of course, solid waste. Just think about the fact that 2 cups of water weighs a pound!
So, if you are retaining fluid from consuming more sodium or carbohydrates than usual, your weight will rise temporarily. Fortunately, body fat changes slowly over time. Let's keep it in perspective: to gain 1 pound of body fat in a day, you would have to consume 3,500 calories more than your body requires for a day, which is equivalent to about 50 chocolate chip cookies. You are probably not eating that much.
To have the most consistent and true measure of your weight, weigh yourself first thing in the morning, daily or weekly and chart your progress over a period of several weeks!
"I have noticed that my weight fluctuates by as much as 4 whole pounds in one day- why does this happen? Am I doing something wrong?" -Jean (submitted 3/08)
You are probably not doing anything wrong. It is very normal for your weight to fluctuate during the day. Your scale weighs everything, including fluids you drink, food that is not digested, and of course, solid waste. Just think about the fact that 2 cups of water weighs a pound!
So, if you are retaining fluid from consuming more sodium or carbohydrates than usual, your weight will rise temporarily. Fortunately, body fat changes slowly over time. Let's keep it in perspective: to gain 1 pound of body fat in a day, you would have to consume 3,500 calories more than your body requires for a day, which is equivalent to about 50 chocolate chip cookies. You are probably not eating that much.
To have the most consistent and true measure of your weight, weigh yourself first thing in the morning, daily or weekly and chart your progress over a period of several weeks!
"My doctor says I need to eat more fiber. What are some good sources?"
-Kathy from Binghamton, NY (submitted 3/08)
You are not alone; the average adult only eats 12-17 grams and should be eating 25-38 grams per day. There are two basic types of fiber - soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fiber, found in whole grains, bran, nuts, fruits, and vegetables, adds bulk to your diet and aids in normal elimination. Soluble fiber, found in oats, beans, peas, apples, blueberries, dates, and pears, has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
To increase your intake of dietary fiber, start by reading labels and choosing foods that have a few grams of fiber per serving. Kick-start your day with a bowl of whole-grain cereal or bran cereal with at least 5 grams of fiber per serving and top it with fresh fruit. At lunch, choose 100% whole-wheat bread and add veggies to your sandwich or select a salad and top with veggies, beans, and nuts. Enjoy whole grains at dinner along with more fruit and vegetables. Be sure to drink plenty of liquids while increasing your fiber intake to minimize any gastrointestinal discomfort.
"What is a personal trainer's role in offering nutritional advice to a client?"
- Lisa from Endicott, NY (submitted 3/08)
A certified personal trainer should be able to give you accurate information on nutrition, but not make out a diet for you or tell you specifically what to eat. That is the job of a registered dietician, not a gym pro with personal trainer certification. A personal trainer may refer you to a dietician if you need further guidance.
Also, personal trainers can give you information about natural supplements, but should not make taking supplements a required part of your program. Evaluate any supplements the personal trainer may try to sell you against others on the market and don´t take anything without reading the label.
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