http://training.fitness.com/ Becoming a personal trainer? Hiring one? Your questions can be answered inside. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:44:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://training.fitness.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://training.fitness.com/ http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/hiring-trainer-43478.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:31:51 GMT Hey! What does anyone think about hiring an 18/19 your old personal trainer who has an accreditEd certification?? Would you hire one?? Would they know as much? Or is that too young?? Hey! What does anyone think about hiring an 18/19 your old personal trainer who has an accreditEd certification?? Would you hire one?? Would they know as much? Or is that too young?? ]]> Personal Training gilgal52 http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/hiring-trainer-43478.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/certifications-please-help-43429.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:19:09 GMT I am young and researching different certifications. There are so many available. It's so intimidating. How do I make sure I am getting the best deal, spending the least amount of money, but at the same time, getting an acredided certification?? Would you suggest online certifications or workshops? ]]> Personal Training bb24vb http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/certifications-please-help-43429.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/1-2-marathon-20weeks-time-43351.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:58:03 GMT Hi,
I'm new to these forums and was hoping someone could help me.

I have just started training for a 1/2marathon that is going to be held in 20weeks time. I would like to have a time of 1h:50min(which shouldn't be too hard?)

So far for my 1st week I have done per day-
2sets of 50 sit ups
3sets of 15push ups
2sets of 15, 15kg weights
4.5kms of running(3.5km running and 1km walking)

I would just like to know if I am on the right track? And would like some advice as to what I should eat, how many days off a week I should take etc, any advice is welcome :P

Thanks :) ]]> Personal Training Calder http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/1-2-marathon-20weeks-time-43351.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/please-help-identify-piece-equiptment-thanks-43350.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:58:27 GMT HI ALL, Can anyone identify this piece of equipment... I think it is a type of vibrating platform but it looks a big more heavy duty... Does anybody who knows who makes them? THANKS Image: http://www.erbimages.com/secretgn/graphics/board.jpg HI ALL,

Can anyone identify this piece of equipment... I think it is a type of vibrating platform but it looks a big more heavy duty...

Does anybody who knows who makes them?

THANKS

]]> Personal Training lozbenson http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/please-help-identify-piece-equiptment-thanks-43350.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/using-stomach-muscles-43315.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:30:10 GMT Hi, Im new to this forum and are not sure where to post this. This is a bit of an awkward and weird issue. My problem is this, every time I do exercises such as lying down a lifting my legs or press-ups or using that stretchy spring that you pull with your arms outwards, or basically when I... Hi, Im new to this forum and are not sure where to post this.

This is a bit of an awkward and weird issue.

My problem is this, every time I do exercises such as lying down a lifting my legs or press-ups or using that stretchy spring that you pull with your arms outwards, or basically when I use my stomach or arm muscles, I get a weird feeling "down there" (im a male) it feels as though I am getting aroused and it actually feels good, but I was thinking, that doesn't sound like it should be happening, does anybody know what this may be????? :s

Look forward to hearing your responses

Thank you ]]> Personal Training illegal4eva http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/using-stomach-muscles-43315.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/gym-issues-my-pt-pack-43312.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:41:18 GMT OMG I think my head is going to explode!

Anyhow, for people who do not know what has been happening, please read the PT threads I have posted. But you won't need to if you don't want to hehehe

As most of you know, I have a PT at the gym I go to. He runs PT from home too. Recently he launched a Boot Camp in his area and me and another girl from the gym decided to do his boot camp instead of the gym's one. Well the gym manager wasn't happy with this (and I'm going to guess there are other stuff we don't know) and she sacked him.

I had recently bought a 12 pack and now I have 9 left. He told me that another guy is taking over his PT. I don't want to use the PT I have left, in fact I want to cancel it, get my money back and continue the PT with him in his area.

The day after when I went to the gym, the guy taking over S's PT told me S was gone and he was more than happy to take over. I said "What if I want to cancel it?" He said to talk to sales. As I was on an early shift, I couldn't and went to work.

So finally after a week the manager from the gym calls me and goes. "unfortunately, we had to get rid of Stuart. Paul is talking over Stuart's clients and I noticed you have a number of PT sessions left. Paul will sit down with you and figure out what you want to do and stuff. It's one free and then it continues with your PT pack. Now you train early in the morning, don't you? What day and time can you come in and see Paul?"

I said to her "I spoke to Paul last week. Didn't he tell you? I told him I want to cancel the PT" She was like "Oh, and why is that?" I said "Well, I want to continue training with Stuart and that's what I am going to do. He knows about my past (I didn't tell her about the bulimia, pregnancy and miscarriage, I don't think it's her place to know)" She then goes "I am very disappointed" which to I replied "Well it's not my fault you got rid of him"

Anyhow she rang back and said I can't get a refund. She also rang Stuart asking if I was getting it at a cheaper price (which I'm not, I haven't even bought a pack yet, I just told him that I will buy a pack next yr). I think this is ridiculous.

So that night I went into the gym to get a copy of the terms and conditions of the PT contract and try and get my money back ($360). Ex PT was there (yes, her again). She called Stuart a f'n prick and she said the manager was upset with the way I talked to her which was BS. The reason why she won't give me my money back is prolly because I'm the only one consistent with PT and keeps on buying it. I wasn't offered another PT. Stuart suggested I could always ask to transfer the money to my membership but if I was to fall pregnant and cancel the gym, I'd still lose the money.

So what do I do to get my money. It does say that PT packs are non refundable, however, because they sacked him don't I have some say in wanting my money back. I know they are softening the deal with offering an extra PT session but I don't want to go through the whole process of getting used to a new PT again, plus it's 9 sessions, not 2 or 3

Please help!!!

Thanks :) ]]> Personal Training CypKitty http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/gym-issues-my-pt-pack-43312.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/heart-rate-questions-43254.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:04 GMT I recently (a few months ago) purchased a Garmin 305 with the heart rate monitor. I am excited to use both of these devices to help monitor my heart rate and to track my training routines. I have used both devices several times. I preset the watch to monitor my hear rate. When the rate is too... I recently (a few months ago) purchased a Garmin 305 with the heart rate monitor. I am excited to use both of these devices to help monitor my heart rate and to track my training routines.

I have used both devices several times. I preset the watch to monitor my hear rate. When the rate is too high/low, the monitor will beep at me to slow down or speed up. I purchased the watch after training for a few months so my cardio system should have been in good shape.

Today while working on the elliptical, the watch was continually beeping for high heart rate. I had barely started when it started beeping. I hadn't even broke a sweat. I noticed that it would do this when I was running in the past few months. I figured that it was not working correctly, but after working with both pieces for some time, I believe it may be telling the truth. If this is the case, I will never get to the point where I feel like I am getting a good cardio workout.

So, I today, I signed up for this forum to help me get some answers. Why is my heart rate so high with such little exercising? How do I slow down my heart rate? Will I hurt myself if I go over my rate?

I have the rate monitor at 165 BPM. I have seen it as high as 180, then I slow down.

Thanks for the help. ]]> Personal Training germm http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/heart-rate-questions-43254.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/gym-time-cut-5-days-down-2-a-43205.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:42:01 GMT Normally I go to the gym 5 days a week, work out for an hour to 1 1/2 hours. Because of my work schedule, and the fact that the gyms in my area close at 8 or 9pm and open at 6am, I have only been getting to the gym 3 times a week if I'm lucky but usually only twice.

I do a lot of leg, back, arm/shoulder, ab and core exercises and wanted to know how I can make sure I'm doing everything without pushing myself too far within those 2 or 3 days and pulling muscles. ]]> Personal Training halikini http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/gym-time-cut-5-days-down-2-a-43205.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/fitness-ideas-43204.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:22:59 GMT i've been doing the same exact fitness routine for a while now...any ideas for new more exciting routine or just fun exercise to do at home or park? :)

usually i run an hour a day and do some sit ups, (not forgetting stretches)


thanks..:) ]]> Personal Training http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/fitness-ideas-43204.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/greatest-calorie-burn-43155.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:40:04 GMT *Question-* If you have *5* minutes, how can you burn the greatest number of calories? *ie:* a squat held at mid-way? an inverted plank? doing mutiple pullups? a 5 minute handstand? sex? sprinting? swimming? jump rope? the only rule is that you start cold- and you have 5 minutes start to... Question-

If you have 5 minutes, how can you burn the greatest number of calories?

ie: a squat held at mid-way? an inverted plank? doing mutiple pullups? a 5 minute handstand? sex? sprinting? swimming? jump rope?

the only rule is that you start cold- and you have 5 minutes start to finish.

What do you think is the best calorie burn you could get, and explain yourself.

and, how many cals do you think can be burned in 5 mintues? ]]> Personal Training flyinfree http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/greatest-calorie-burn-43155.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/boot-camp-pregnancy-43127.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:53:16 GMT I just found out that I am pregnant and it will be confirmed on Tuesday. Tomorrow Boot Camp starts and my PT runs it. Should I tell him about the pregnancy or wait till Tuesday during our PT session? It is only fitness testing tomorrow... I just found out that I am pregnant and it will be confirmed on Tuesday. Tomorrow Boot Camp starts and my PT runs it. Should I tell him about the pregnancy or wait till Tuesday during our PT session? It is only fitness testing tomorrow... ]]> Personal Training CypKitty http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/boot-camp-pregnancy-43127.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/virtual-gym-survey-school-project-43112.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:58:34 GMT First of all, I hope it's not a violation to post such message on this forum. If it is, please feel free to remove it and please accept my apology in this case.


hey guys,

My teammates and I are working on our business idea for a school project. Its possible that we may turn this into a real business when we graduate. In the meantime, I need research data to help me fine tune my idea and your support is greatly appreciated.

I am trying to figure out how feasible and the interest level of purchasing basic training services and nutritional advise via video conferencing technology. Basically, this can be a great way for people to get motivated by talking to a trainer online in the comfort of their own home. Then, hopefully, this type services will get people to exercise more on their own through simple exercise at home, outdoor activities or eventually make it to the gym.


Would you be so kind to spend a few minutes to answer a short survey? Your time is greatly appreciated and thank you for your help.

Here is the link to SurveyMonkey:
SurveyMonkey.com - Powerful tool for creating web surveys. Online survey software made easy!

Warm regards,
Eric ]]> Personal Training fogcity http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/virtual-gym-survey-school-project-43112.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/help-cardio-dislikes-me-greatly-43098.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:52:19 GMT Every workout routine/program I've gotten from the personal trainers at my gym involve A LOT of cardio. I'm a naturally thin person, and have been my entire life. If I do consistent cardio for a month, I drop about 10lbs. On a 5'5"/118lb frame - I look sick when I drop the 10lbs. And it takes FOREVER for me to gain it back. However, it's the only way I can keep that little "pooch" away that I've had my entire life. How can I keep a flat stomach without making myself look emaciated in the process? I'm not looking for clear "6 pack" definition, I'd just like to stay rid of the little bit of excess. ]]> Personal Training halikini http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/help-cardio-dislikes-me-greatly-43098.html http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/customized-workout-you-your-blackberry-43097.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:16:48 GMT There is a new fitness app of the blackberry app world called Pocket Trainer. After filling out a brief User Profile PT will create a customized workout for you and take all the guesswork out of it for you. It will tell you exactly what to do, how many times or for how long, it will tell you how... There is a new fitness app of the blackberry app world called Pocket Trainer. After filling out a brief User Profile PT will create a customized workout for you and take all the guesswork out of it for you. It will tell you exactly what to do, how many times or for how long, it will tell you how long to rest and progress you to new levels. It keeps track of your workout history, there is quality videos and descriptions of each exercise and it's very comprehensive yet user friendly.
Most fitness apps or website allow you to pick your exercises. This leads to an imbalance as people tend to pick their favorite exercises and/or they don't know what to do, they just do what they see someone else doing or what they think they should do.
It's a one time charge of $12.99 for a lifetime of personal training. Give it a try and let me know what you think. For more info you can go to the website for Pocket Trainer.
Good luck. I am a personal trainer, nutrition and corrective exercise coach and created Pocket Trainer and appreciate your feedback. ]]> Personal Training Robinlee http://training.fitness.com/personal-training/customized-workout-you-your-blackberry-43097.html