by dailymuscle on March 12, 2010
As I was working with a client at one of the gyms in KL a couple of days ago, I bumped into another personal trainer (which doesn’t happen very often because there aren’t as many freelance trainers as you think!)
Today was different though - it was more than the feeling of just ‘bumping’ into another trainer, but this particular trainer happened to be someone I coached for a few classes a few months ago, and she then went on to complete her personal training preparation course, sit for her exams, and today, she’s out there working with a client as a certified personal trainer. [click to continue...]
by dailymuscle on February 11, 2010
This blog post is more on a personal note, but nevertheless, something I’d like to share because I think it speaks volumes about what a Personal Trainer-Client relationship can be. So, if you’ve been dreading your workout sessions with your trainer at the gym… I’d like to enlighten you that there’s actually light at the end of the tunnel. Read on… :-) [click to continue...]
by dailymuscle on January 5, 2010
2009 was a massive year for me – both personally and for my blog DailyMuscle.com. Many opportunities came along, and some of them really really promising - but as for how things worked out towards the end, I am very content with what I have right now - and I thank God for closing the wrong doors, and opening up the right ones for me. Here are some of my highlights for 2009;
Highlights for 2009
1. I launched my Online Community on 25 November - and it has been a great success so far, with people from all levels of experience coming together (many of them my faithful readers), to help each other out, and to be part of my dream to make this nation a healthier one. [click to continue...]
by dailymuscle on January 30, 2009
Just a short note to welcome readers from The Yoga Instructor - Ninie Ahmad’s blog!
Ninie just today mentioned me on both her blogs http://theyogainstructordiaries.blogspot.com and http://theyogainstructorfooddiaries.blogspot.com in her story “The Importance of Realizing Your Problem, Admitting It, Wanting To Get Better and Seeking Help“.
In her posts, Ninie, who is also the Official Ambassador/Brand Ambassador for the Adidas Yoga line ‘Stella McCartney’ talks about how she has over the past few weeks taken charge of her eating habits, physical activity, and is now enjoying the benefits of having a Professional Personal Trainer.
As Ninie also mentioned in her blog, we first met in early 2007 and we became instant friends immediately after. [click to continue...]
by dailymuscle on January 27, 2009
Just like how my pet Rottweiler, Troy, simply cannot be separated from his favourite toy…
He goes EVERYWHERE with it – even when I give him his bath or take him out!
So just like Troy, I too, have a few items that I almost cannot do without when I’m at the gym for my workout. Here they are, in no particular order:
Chewing Gum
My Ipod
My Harbinger washable leather workout gloves
And last but not least…
My Watch
Real Personal Trainers wear REAL watches ;), and not just Heart Rate monitors to ‘make up’ for their lack of exercise.
I also carry a bottle of water with me at ALL TIMES (not pictured here).
Don’t get me wrong – it’s not that I wouldn’t be able to carry on with my workout without the above, but I certainly would feel very different and ‘out of place’ if I were to forget any one of them.
Now it’s your turn - what are some of the things YOU just HAVE to bring along with you when you work out? A favourite towel? Your mobile phone? An MP3 player? Do share!
P.S. – And stay tuned for my write-up coming soon – “Things I can’t do without as a Personal Trainer” (would you believe it even includes an eyeliner pencil? Yes you read correctly!) Subscribe to my newsletter to be notified when its up!
