When you engage in a personal training program with us, we provide you with 1) individualized one-hour, one-on-one resistance training sessions, 2) a written cardiovascular program, and 3) a detailed nutritional plan (i.e., diet). Our philosophy is built around the experience and academic research that suggests any training program absent (or negligent) in one of these 3 key areas will result in less than optimal fitness advancement.
The purpose of resistance training (i.e., anaerobic training or weight training) is to increase lean muscle mass (and to, correspondingly, decrease body fat), build muscle strength and endurance, and shape and separate muscle fibers (i.e., tone your body).
Our methods of resistance training involve the use of a resistance device (e.g., free weights, machines, or your own body weight) to exercise and challenge your musculoskeletal system in a manner that promotes increased muscle strength and development, while minimizing the chance of injury. If not done properly, and under the right supervision, weight lifting can result in injury or undue aggravation to not only your muscles, but also your joints, tendons, and connective tissues.
Form, load, range of motion, flexibility, angle of movement and exercise sequence are all critical considerations when performing resistance training exercises. Our training methodology recognizes and incorporates each of these considerations into our customized individual programs. In addition to our training techniques, we boast a wide array of smooth functioning equipment manufactured by Flex Fitness capable of accommodating each client's specific needs and minimizing agitation to the musculoskeletal system.
In the event you have a pre-existing injury or an on-going problem (e.g., such as, in the back, shoulders, or knees), we are (in most cases) able to work around the pain sensitive area and exercise the surrounding muscle in a manner that increases strength and muscle development around the sensitive or problem area.
The purpose of cardiovascular training (i.e., aerobic training) as a component of our overall fitness program is to increase the overall efficiency of your circulatory system and burn body fat. When done at the appropriate intensity, duration, and frequency (which we determine for you), cardiovascular exercise is the best means available to "burn off" unwanted body fat. During cardiovascular exercise, fat becomes the primary source of energy for sustaining your workout once carbohydrate stores are depleted. It is therefore optimal to perform your cardiovascular training when you know your carbohydrate stores are depleted or near depletion (i.e., on an "empty stomach") to maximize your use of fat as a primary energy source, and contribute to lowering your overall body fat mass.
We have invested in the finest cardiovascular equipment available from the leading manufacturers (e.g., Star Trac, Precor, and Stairmaster). Our personal training gym includes every major type of cardiovascular exercise equipment available, including:
- Treadmills
- Stepmills
- Ellipticals
- Recumbent Bikes
- Upright Bikes
- Spin Bikes
When you invest in a personal training program with us, you can use our cardiovascular equipment at any time during regular business hours for no additional cost. No appointment or notification is necessary. We will outline the cardiovascular program for you, and we want to make it easy and convenient for you to follow. We know how important this aspect of the overall fitness program is, and we want to provide you with every possible resource to ensure your success.
The purpose of Nutritional Planning (i.e., dieting) is to provide your body with the correct mix and quantities of nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water) to achieve your fitness goal (e.g., body fat reduction, weight loss). Proper nutritional planning also helps your body maintain high energy levels throughout your day and workouts.
We develop and document a full diet for you to follow. Your customized diet will include a daily caloric intake target, the breakdown of total calories by protein, carbohydrate, and fat, specific meals to be eaten, and the time each meal is to be eaten. Multiple meal plans will be provided for you to choose from to help keep the variety at an acceptable level.
For clients interested in weight loss, we promote a sustainable weight loss program versus a crash diet approach. Our weight loss philosophy is to build a program around keeping the weight off and increasing your metabolic rate so that you burn more calories on a daily basis. Crash diets are famous for lowering metabolism (due to lean muscle loss from improper nutrient ratios in the diet), and typically result in the weight being gained back and harder to take off the next time a diet is undertaken.
