Personal Trainer Tips that You Can Benefit From!

Here are a few of my favorite personal trainer tips you can benefit from!

Plus, one of the true blessings I found in being a personal trainer!

So, I started my own personal training business almost 8 years ago. As I have always loved learning about fitness, nutrition, and of course, I love to wear workout clothes too! Seriously, how many people do you know that can wear workout clothes to their job? I don’t think there are many jobs that you can! Well, actually I don’t consider being a personal trainer, as my job. Yes, I do know it is a serious job that takes certification; but when you love doing what you do, it does not feel like a job.

The Blessings of Finding Your Community

Now as you probably know, being a personal trainer is a great way to help other’s achieve their fitness goals. But the one thing I did not foresee was how much my clients would bless me with their amazing achievements, raw vulnerability, pure honesty and down right fun! As much as I thought I would be changing their lives, they change mine every time we are together. And through this, I have found we are truly a community of women supporting each other in all aspects of life! We encourage, motivate, & inspire each other every moment we are together. So, don’t miss out, look for a network of women to share in your journey; you won’t be sorry you did!

Personal Training Tips I Share with my Clients

So, first thank you to all of you amazing women who have let me be a part of your fitness journey. You truly inspire me and I just love watching you gain strength, confidence and learn more about health + wellness. Now, if you are not one of my personal training clients; I still consider you as one, as you are following my blog.  Therefore, I thought you might like to know some of the tips I share when I am with my clients.

Weights, Weights & More Weights!

Now when I “say” weights, I mean anything that can be used to strength train.  So, weights could be dumbbells, medicine balls, kettle bell, boxing, even your own body weight. But, whatever you do, make sure you do it! As when women incorporate weights into their workouts; not only do the muscles become stronger, but the bones do too! And if you are looking to lose some weight, strength training is the answer.  Also, it is very important to stay consistent, so I recommend weight training at a minimum of 2 times a week. But, the ideal would be 2 days a week of lower body & 2 days a week of upper body strength training, as thats when you will notice the most change. And if you need some workout ideas, link here on my FitFab Workouts.

Get Your Heart Pumping!

Now I am going to be very honest, as I am not a big fan of cardio workouts myself. But I do know that it is extremely important to get our heart pumping and our blood flowing. And yes that means sweating, heavy breathing and maybe getting a little uncomfortable. Also, if you asked my personal training clients, you do not need a space bigger than 6′ x 6′ to accomplish this. So, if you do not enjoy going to the gym, grab some weights, boxing gloves, etc. and get moving in your own home. And get your heart pumping!

Don’t Let Your Body Get Lazy!

Did you know your body can truly get lazy if it does the same thing over and over again? Yes it is true! So, it is very important to change up the type of workouts regularly. For example, instead of my regular weight training workout in the gym; I hit an outdoor yoga class. As change allows our muscles and our mind to get challenged the most. But there is another way to keep our bodies challenged.  As, one simple way is to change the amount of weight or the number of reps in a strength training workout; or maybe increase & then decrease the intensity of a cardio workout for HIIT. So look for ways to change it up & prevent boredom  and laziness with your body.

Just as Important to Stretch, Relax + Enjoy!

Furthermore, it is just as important to finish the workout and/or day with stretching, relaxing and then enjoying the moment.  As our bodies & our minds can get over worked, maybe over stressed; so taking the time to stretch out and relax the muscles is a must. Now I will do a quick stretch after my morning workout, but when I do stretch again at home at night, that is when I can truly get the most relaxed. And my mind is much more peaceful once I do it too.  Also, another way I like to relax is to drink a cup of chamomile tea at night. So, find the time each day to refresh, reflect & relax your body and mind!

in health + happiness, Christie