By Josh Henkin Being a fitness professional for the past 20 years, I have learned some valuable lessons. For quite some time I thought the only thing that really mattered was the results you got for the client. However, as more time has gone by I have learned that really the results are based upon […]
The Importance of a Prescreening Assessment by Personal Trainers
The Importance of a Prescreening Assessment Protecting yourself as a Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT) can be accomplished in several ways. Working as a personal trainer on your own requires that you purchase liability insurance, which is usually covered by a corporate gym. But insuring that you have a proper and thorough Health History Questionnaire (HHQ) […]
Goal Setting For Clients and Fitness Trainers
Change into Thin There are five areas I like to concentrate on when creating a weight management program: 1) Goals and Motivation, 2) Nutrition, 3) Strength Training, 4) Cardiovascular Training, 5) Feedback and Accountability. Why should you take the time to create a goal? Writing down a specific goal will help you stay focused. If […]
Pre and Post Exercise Nutrition
During my years as a trainer, the question often posed to me is “what should I be eating before and after my workouts?” This is a great question because it is important to fuel your body with the right nutrients to get the most out of your workout. In this month’s blog, I will tell […]
Stress Relief and Running
Cardio cardio cardio. Sometimes the thought of jumping on the treadmill for 30-40 minutes after a long days work is the last thing on your mind. But in reality, after a long days work or a stressful week cardiovascular training could be exactly what you need mentally. According to a study published in 2004 by […]