At the heart of my approach are five interconnected principles: high-intensity strength training, regular moderate to low-intensity activities, quality sleep, a healthy diet, and effective stress management. Together, these elements create a balanced framework for physical and mental well-being.
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How to find and evaluate a Personal Trainer. The top 5 (or so) things you should be looking for.
In a previous blog post we explored what personal training is and how it fits into the overall world of fitness to help you decide if this is a path, among many fitness options, you should take to help you reach your fitness goals. For those who have either decided or are heavily leaning toward personal training as their fitness path, this post is for you. In this post, we’re going to explore how you go about selecting a personal trainer.
Understanding personal training and if it’s right for you.
I distinctly remember a recent conversation with a long-time client about a new ‘fitness training’ watch he had just gotten as a gift for the holidays. We spent a considerable amount of time going over the features and all the ways it measures and tracks things about your body condition and movements. He seemed really excited about it. He then went on to say “I never thought I’d see the day where Adam Z is replaced by a watch”.
