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Why do I need a Personal Trainer?There are several reasons why working with a D&M FITNESS Personal Trainer is beneficial. First, a well-qualified trainer will be able to teach you how to safely use the equipment. Your trainer knows what exercises are appropriate and how to work your muscles in the correct order, with the right amount of weights, repetitions, and rests between sets. Your trainer will advise you on proper nutrition and help you to separate the myths from the realities. He or she will monitor your progress and introduce progressively harder exercises and weight load increases as appropriate. Finally, working out alone is not much fun. Your trainer will push you along and also make sure that you have an enjoyable workout while you are working towards your fitness goals. That is an important part of exercise adherence. Back to TopWhy do I need to do resistance training at all?Once you reach the age of 40, you lose up to 6 pounds of muscle every 10 years. Even though your weight may remain constant, without resistance training, you are replacing muscle with body fat. Fat is less active metabolically than muscle, so as your body replaces muscle with fat, you need less and less calories to keep your weight constant. Other advantages of resistance training may include lower blood sugar, stronger bones, harder joints, improved appearance, and a better sex drive. Back to TopI do cardio now, isn't that enough for overall fitness?While cardiovascular (aerobic) conditioning is an important part of overall fitness, it is not sufficient. Cardio conditioning can help to reduce body fat by burning extra calories and help condition the heart. However, resistance training is needed in order to add lean mass (muscle). It's also needed when undertaking a weight loss program in order to maximize the loss of muscle and too much cardio is no good. In addition to putting added stress on your joints, it can lead to reduced lean mass. Back to TopI'm a woman, why do I need to train with weights?In addition to the reasons cited above, resistance training for women is particularly important. By placing a load on your skeleton, you help to strengthen your bones. This can help prevent the onset of osteoporosis. Back to TopI'm a women, if I do resistance training am I going to become muscular like a man?This is a common misconception. Testosterone is the key hormone for building muscle. Since women don't have nearly as much testosterone as men, you do not have to worry about becoming too muscular. Back to TopI work out regularly and I'm in decent shape. How could a personal trainer help me?Many people do the same exercise, in the same order, and reach a point where they no longer make any further progress. We can use our experience to design a fitness program to keep your workouts fresh and help you reach the next level. This might include incorporating more advanced types of exercises into your workout, varying your exercises, and even developing a preordination program that will take you through stages of muscle development (hypertrophy), strength, and power. Back to TopWhat if I don't have the time to exercise?This may be the most common reason people give for not exercising, and there are a million more. Exercise must become a priority in your life. The ideal is for it to become part of your normal routine, just like brushing your teeth or taking a shower. Studies have shown that people who exercise regularly actually have the same time constraints as those who don't. Back to TopAre there any age restrictions to resistance training?Not really. Children as young as 6 years of age can start working out with weights. And studies have shown that people in their 90's benefit from resistance training and can add muscle. As you get older, resistance training can help prevent the many complications associated with falls. This is because you will be strengthening your bones and joints, as well as building balance and stability. Back to TopHow long will it take me to get into shape?That depends on your current physical condition and your fitness goals. If you need to lose weight, then you should know we don't ascribe to any gimmicks. A safe rate of weight loss is about 1-2 pounds per week, tops. That will minimize muscle loss and also give you better long-term chances of keeping the weight off. Resistance training will also help minimize your muscle loss. If you are patient and diligently follow fitness program, you will be successful. Back to TopI work now and I don't know if I can commit to any particular time for training.At D&M FITNESS, our personal trainers will work around your schedule. Many of our clients are professionals who frequently travel, so we are used to accommodating our client's needs. Back to TopHow many times a week do I need to workout with a trainer?That depends on you and your schedule. We like to see our clients 2-3 times per week. This gives us enough time to adequately work your major muscle groups and make sure that you continue to make improvements. Back to TopI have a special medical condition (such as hypertension or diabetes). Can I still train with you?In general the answer is "Yes!". After evaluating your medical history form, we may ask you to obtain clearance from your physician before you start your training program. We are trained to work with clients that may have special medical conditions. Back to TopIs it okay that I've never worked out with weights before?Absolutely. That's what we're here for. We are trained to teach you how to lift weights safely. We will gradually introduce you to resistance training, taking special care to teach you the correct form and breathing techniques. Back to TopIf I workout with one of your trainers, will that be enough to get me into shape?Not really. Getting fit means paying attention to all three aspects of your fitness program: your nutrition, your cardiovascular conditioning, and your resistance training. We will be there to encourage you every step of the way. Back to TopI used to lift weights regularly but I'm out of shape now. Will you be able to give me a challenging workout program?Definitely. One of the advantages of personal training is that we design custom programs to meet your fitness goals. And we are constantly monitoring your progress and making adjustments to your program. Back to Top
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